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Raw emotions drive Abbot Kinney's latest EP, "The Night" [Premiere]

  • April 22, 2016
  • David Sikorski
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The alt rock group Abbot Kinney bare their emotional prowess through this latest EP, The Night. The six track collection testifies as a clear representation of the bands musical influences developed from being in both the San Francisco and Los Angeles music scenes. 

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The first two tracks and subsequent singles from the EP, "Can We Become," and "It's the Middle of The Night," provide scattered elements of piano chords and fast-paced percussions, alongside endearing vocals. The track "Let Me In" contains visceral tones softly crafted to create a much more intimate setting — reminiscent of a 1993 Radiohead. 

"I’m excited to share this collection of songs that traveled with me from Los Angeles to San Francisco. "Right before we started recording it, I was hit with a pretty frightening realization that I no longer identified with the "get rich or die famous" mentality but I had this collection of songs and co-writes. I was literally and metaphorically in the dark coming up with parts while simultaneously trying to connect with who I really was and I think that rawness is packed in there."

Comparably, the track, "We Can't Stop Now" presents this uplifting chorus combined with charming vocals and neon colored guitar hooks. It becomes this optimistic road trip anthem for cruising down the coast line. 

 "It was produced at my father Brad Swanson's studio Swansound Music which afforded all the musicians the ability to experiment freely. Our only goal was to celebrate the gift of music even if we got a little lost along the way." 

When listening to the vocals carefully, you find that the EP also leaves lead singer Jared Swanson exposed and in a place of vulnerability. This is made evident in the track, "I Get Lost," which weaves soft-vocals with melodic piano play and a tender guitar riff that gently draws out these raw, buried emotions into the spotlight.  
 
If this EP is any sign of the continuously evolving sound that's coming from Abbot Kinney, then fans can expect a plentiful future of honest indie and alt rock songwriting. 
 
Abbot Kinney have an upcoming show in San Jose with Curious Quail, Puppy Feet and Travis Hayes on Saturday April 23rd https://www.facebook.com/events/191604821207294/
 
The official EP release show will take place on Friday April 29th at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco, CA. https://www.stubmatic.com/bottomofthehill/event/8985

Connect with Abbot Kinney: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud

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David Sikorski

David Sikorski is a San Francisco-based writer and Senior Editor at EARMILK. He has also been wildly acknowledged for his engagement to a burrito.

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