Doomed Confessionary: Konrad Kisło (Red Pine Mushroom)

Red Pine Mushroom is a power trio from Głogów, Poland that masterfully blends elements of post-rock, psychedelic rock, and desert rock. The band consists of Konrad Kisło on drums, Michał Czarnecki on electric guitar, and Michał Kosałka on bass. Their musical journey began in 2018, rooted in a long-standing friendship dating back to their school years. During this time, they started performing their first concerts, laying the foundation for their artistic collaboration.

After a hiatus, the trio reunited in 2022, fueled by a renewed passion for creating original music. This led to the release of their debut EP, »Vagrant« – a project born out of pure dedication, featuring a cohesive sound while allowing each member’s individuality to shine.

Building on the success of »Vagrant«, Red Pine Mushroom embarked on a more introspective journey with their second EP, »Enki«. This release delved deeper into personal and artistic exploration, reflecting the band’s growth and maturity.

With »Mine Valley« EP, released in July 2025, Red Pine Mushroom continues to push the boundaries of their artistry. Their commitment to exploration and authenticity makes them a band worth following as they carve out their own unique space in the post-rock world.

Can you please say a few words about your band?
Red Pine Mushroom started back in 2018, when a bunch of friends from high school in Głogów decided to jam together. At first, we were more into alternative rock, just messing around with ideas and improvisations. Pretty quickly it shifted into something deeper and more atmospheric – kind of sad, kind of trippy. Fun fact: one of our very first songs was »William Blake’s Death«, and years later we decided to bring it back to life and put it on our debut EP.

What was the biggest challenge for the band?
It really depends on the time, but honestly one of the hardest things was finding a good producer. In our hometown there just weren’t any, so at some point we said “screw it, we’ll do it ourselves.” You can definitely hear that in our recordings. And in the end, it was the right move – the sound is better and we’ve got full control over everything.

What can you be most proud of so far?
We believe the best stuff is still ahead of us, but there are already some moments we’re proud of. Getting on Weedian’s playlist with top Polish underground bands was super cool. And then our first EP »Vagrant« really connected with a lot of people, which felt amazing – especially for a small band from a town where you can’t really find this kind of music.

What was your biggest regret?
We don’t really regret much. Every decision was made together, and it always felt right at the time. If we had to pick one, maybe wasting some money in the early days on crappy producers. But even that wasn’t so bad, because it forced us to learn production ourselves. So in the end it worked out.

What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Our first tour was really fun, we met so many great people – big shoutout to Tytus Długołęcki & The Lefthanders, and Salto. Hard to pick just one show, but playing with Acid Row was definitely special. It was the first time we shared the stage with a band that already had a strong rep in the Czech underground, and that felt huge for us.

What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
That people actually enjoy our music as much as we do, haha. But also how supportive the underground scene is. No matter where you play, you’ll always meet cool, open-minded people who want to hang out, talk about music, gear, or just life in general. That’s something we really love.

What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
I just got back from Brutal Assault, so my head is still full of heavy riffs. Bands like Cult Of Luna, Oranssi Pazuzu, Amenra, Mantar – those are on repeat. Back in April I went to Roadburn and saw Chat Pile and The Body & Dis Fig, and wow… both blew me away.

What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Don’t overthink it on stage – just go with the flow. As a drummer it’s not always easy, especially with clicks and samples in my ear. Sometimes I focus too much on playing perfectly instead of letting loose. But when I actually let go, it always feels way better.

Can you say something more about the current music scene in Głogów / Poland?
In Głogów the scene is basically dead, nothing really happens here. But in bigger cities around us it’s way more alive. Wrocław has a cool DIY vibe with places like CRK and bands like Spaceslug or MuN. Poznań has Tortuga, Aurora Falls and also collectives like Oramics pushing the underground forward. And of course Kraków and Warsaw are the biggest hubs – with festivals like Unsound and bands like Weedpecker or Sunnata. So yeah, there’s a scene in Poland, just not in our hometown.

Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
This year we’re not playing shows. We want to focus on writing and recording our first full-length album. Hopefully next year we’ll hit the stage again, but yeah – finding places to play in Poland as a small band is not that easy.

What are your plans for the future as a band?
Main goal – record our first full album, and do it properly, without rushing. After that, we’d love to hit the road outside Poland, maybe Czechia or Germany first. It’s a big challenge but a dream for us. We also want to keep experimenting – collabs, live sessions in weird places, just trying new stuff while keeping it fun.

How can people best support your band?
Listen to us on Spotify, YouTube, or Bandcamp, and don’t be shy to reach out. Come to the shows when we’re around – nothing beats meeting people face to face.

Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thanks a ton for all the support! It really means the world to us. We hope to see you at a gig soon, but until then just enjoy the music and keep sending us that good energy. Cheers!

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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well