BIO
Denver-based King Cardinal has released their second full-length album, Land Lines, a project that showcases their DIY ethos and evolution as a band. Self-produced largely at their homebase studio, Clubhouse Recorders, Land Lines reflects the spirit of the Denver community with contributions from notable local artists like Anna Morsett (The Still Tide), Sarah Anderson (Heavy Diamond Ring, Paper Bird), Ben Wysocki (The Fray), Jess Parsons (Bluebook), and Chris Weist (Wood Belly). This diverse collection blends blue-eyed soul, Dad Rock, experimental synth, and folk into a cohesive musical journey.
The core trio of Brennan Mackey (vocals/guitar), Ben Waligoske (pedal steel), and Jonah Wisneski (guitar) forms the heart of King Cardinal's distinctive sound. Notably, King Cardinal has an impressive touring history, sharing stages with artists such as Ben Sollee, Darlingside, The Wallflowers, The Futurebirds, Sam Outlaw, and Israel Nash. Their music has even found a place in popular culture, being featured in the hit Netflix movie "Love Hard."
King Cardinal's journey began with early songs that earned Mackey an invitation to perform at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival alongside stars like Punch Brothers, Brett Dennen, Lake Street Dive, and more. Now, with their upcoming album "Land Lines," King Cardinal continues to evolve and showcase their musical prowess, promising an exciting next chapter in their musical story.
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“excellently crafted Americana”
-Marquee Magazine
“King Cardinal covers a range of musical and emotional territory. Brittle, brooding acoustic ballads like ‘Holy’ rub up against the jazzy heartbroken, R&B groove of ‘Better’ before veering off to the ambient country of ‘Chicago,’ a banjo-driven lament drenched in forlorn harmonies.”
-Relix Magazine
“King Cardinal draws from a natural palette, painting vivid sonic portraits with elements of folk, roots rock and cosmic country.”
-Impose Magazine
“There’s enough intrigue within these grooves to convince a more adventurous admirer to undertake a series of subsequent encounters.”
-No Depression
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