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Indie outfit Lone Kodiak unleash new single “Reptilian” ahead of limited edition EP “No Receiver”

  • May 15, 2025
  • Sarah Wagner
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Los Angeles-based post-rock/alternative trio Lone Kodiak emerges with “Reptilian,” a gripping and immersive new single that dives headfirst into themes of instability, obsession, and psychological fragmentation. Serving as the first release from their forthcoming EP No Receiver, the track sets an audacious tone, one that blurs the lines between chaos and control. Produced by longtime collaborator Rob Daiker, No Receiver is slated for release on June 20th as a hand-numbered, limited run of just 200 7” vinyl records.

Opening with a hypnotic synth line that lulls the listener into a deceptive calm, “Reptilian” quickly erupts into a storm of tension and raw emotion. There’s an undercurrent of urgency, frantic and magnetic, that pulses beneath every layer. Vocals shift from whispered phrases to chant-like refrains and full-throttle battle cries, creating a kaleidoscopic vocal landscape that disorients as much as it draws in.

Lyrically, the song reads like a dispatch from the edges of reason. Fragmented messages hint at cryptid mutation, emotional isolation, misfired signals, and delusions of control. “For the vocals, I wanted to try something different,” explains vocalist and guitarist Dainéal Parker. “I was weirdly inspired by the Danish band Heilung, with their use of multiple vocalization styles—chants and whatnot. I’m sure it exists somewhere, but I had never heard whispers laid over a punk beat. When we swapped out my voice for [our bassist] Alden’s on the first and third lines of each verse, that’s when it really came together and became something special.”

While “Reptilian” may evoke feelings of paranoia, cryptic warnings, or unseen forces, its true meaning is left deliberately vague, inviting listeners to interpret it through their own lens. Following the acclaim of their 2021 debut album If We Have a Future, the band continues to evolve with No Receiver, a bold, experimental EP that challenges the boundaries of the genre. The 7” vinyl pressing will be the only physical release, offering fans a rare artifact to mark this distinct era of Lone Kodiak’s sonic journey.

The band will celebrate the release with an EP launch show at The Echo in Los Angeles on June 20, followed by a second performance at Kelly’s Olympian in Portland, Oregon on June 28.

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