“Kukuni represents the latest wave of neo-psychedelia in all its glory.” -Grotesqualizer
The Mirror review by Grotesualizer
“A project with genre-spanning reach, satisfying with a uniquely invigorating sound.” -Obscure Sound
Sirens review by Obscure Sound
“Swirling and absorbing indie-pop.”-Glide Magazine
Authority Magazine Interview w/ Willy
Kukuni was conceived in late 2019…
…during a six month period of self-imposed writing isolation. Based in Los Angeles, Willy Christie claims to have “accidentally” sacrificed an entire summer to the project. Coming out of the cocoon in the winter of 2019, he vowed to never again stay inside for an entire summer. Then COVID happened.
After writing the bulk of material, Christie brought in the help of producer Tony Buchen (John Carroll Kirby, Sam Gendel, Smashing Pumpkins) and drummer Robby Sinclair (Chet Faker, Natasha Bedingfield, Linda Perry) to help take the tracks to the next level.
Kukuni is best described as psychedelic, indie, experimental art rock with pop sensibilities; wavy and groovy; dark but uplifting.
As a student of Jung and Jodorowsky, Kukuni’s lyrics are rife with symbols, myths and fables; the language of the subconscious. Kukuni takes you to into dark forest of the human spirit and shines a light on the path less taken.
Kukuni’s music represents the internal space we all return to when creating; the room in which our strangest ideas float around, waiting to be transformed into something beautiful.
After recording the debut album, a live group was formed. The band is Mauricio Cruz on bass and synthesizer, Neil Newton on guitar, and Willy Christie on vocals, saxophone, and synthesizer.
Kukuni is signed to Liquid Culture Records, a community of artists and creators dedicated to preserving and furthering the psychedelic experience.
Check out the Kickstarter that raised over $9000 to make this project happen:
