Florida’s indie-rock band KIDS (similar to Young The Giant, The Lumineers) has premiered their enchanting music video for “Second Star On The Right” exclusively onEarmilk! “Second Star On The Right” is the band’s second single from their highly anticipated debut albumRich Coast which is set for release on January 27, 2015. “Second Star On The Right” is an uplifting song that conveys youth, freedom, adventure and mystery, highlighted by the song’s native beats and joyous feel. Here is what Earmilk had to say about the video:
‘”Second Star On The Right” finds the band living up to their name, mixing nostalgia with fantasy and resulting in a feel-good song and video….In keeping with the majestic feel, the song’s hook-filled chant echoes throughout as a driven drum beat and wide-accompaniment of instrumentals provide momentum. As a whole, “Second Star On The Right” showcases many of the reasons that KIDS are a band to look out for and with an album due out in a few weeks be ready for this ensemble to pop.” – Aaron Thomas, Earmilk
The “Second Star On The Right” video (produced by KIDS and C&I Studios) transports the audience back as two young children explore a box of polaroids (photo cred. Julia Cox) and other memories from a time of carefree celebration. With images of native dance and liveliness, the video conveys the feel-good youthful emotion of the song. Also filmmakers by trade, the band KIDS capitalize on their creativity, setting a new standard for the relationship between indie songwriting and film by visualizing their music and bringing their listeners on a dreamlike journey.
Watch “Second Star On The Right” Video on Earmilk HERE.
KIDS is an eclectic four piece indie-rock band formed in 2012 by Josiah Sampson (guitar), Joshua Diaz (lead vocals, bass), Matthew Barrios (drums) and Christian Gonzalez (guitar). With their debut album, KIDS are reinventing the feeling of freedom that reminds us of wanderlust and adventure. KIDS strives to connect with listeners by evoking powerful emotions through vibrant sounds and passionate lyrics. Rich Coast unites vintage folk sounds with symphonic melodies and an array of unique instrumentals creating an original indie-rock album. Rich Coast features a wide variety of rare and distinctive eastern instruments, such as Gϋseng, Shruti Box, Zither, Melodica and Casinets, and western instruments Hammer Dulcimer, Ukeline, Banjo and Nashville Guitar to complete KIDS’ passionate tale. The album was produced by Jeremiah Dunlap at Emissary Studios in Orlando, FL, mixed by James Joseph Audio in Memphis, and mastered by Brad Blackwood at Euphoric Mastering in Nashville, TN.
“Life should be an adventure. Rich Coast is an album about many of those adventures. Love, inspiration, fear, aspirations, tragedy, betrayal; the chase for these things, the disappointments, the rewards…. The unknown.” – Joshua Diaz, Vocals/Bass
The band, KIDS is making their mark in the indie music with the well-crafted display of musical talent that isRich Coast. This sensational group is proving that they’re not just an indie-rock band, they’re an all-inclusive musical experience.
More About Kids:
KIDS (similar to Young the Giant, American Authors, Mumford & Sons) is an eclectic four piece American Indie-rock band formed in 2012 by Josiah Sampson (guitar), Joshua Diaz (lead vocals, bass), Matthew Barrios (drums) and Christian Gonzalez (guitar). Aside from their musical career, the band works in lead production roles at C&I Studios in Fort Lauderdale alongside Joshua Miller, who after hearing songs from the band’s debut album Rich Coast (to be released 1/27/15) got a creative itch; writing a series of trailers, music videos, and branding concepts that would ultimately set the release of Rich Coast on the map in the music and film industry and beyond. Together, setting a new standard for the relationship between indie songwriting and film, KIDS and C&I Studios are expanding their creativity and transforming music into short film, bringing fans on a journey through time as they tell their story. KIDS is not just an indie-rock band, they’re an all-inclusive musical experience.
In early 2013, KIDS released their debut EP Sink or Swim which had fans wildly raving about their musical craftsmanship and inspiring lyrics. The band also released a music video for the title track “Sink or Swim” produced by KIDS and C&I Studios (“The Distance,” “Grace from Above”). KIDS has shared the stage with bands such as Copeland, Parachutes, Go Radio, and The Rocket Summer. The band also prides themselves on giving back, they have headlined a rally for Invisible Children. KIDS’ thrilling performances made a lasting impression at Florida Music Festival and when they shared the stage with Surfer Blood and The Neighbourhood at Coastline Festival, featuring indie-icons Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, and Capital Cities. KIDS is licensed by C&I Studios and Hard Rock Energy, who featured “The Standoff” from Rich Coast and guitarist, Josiah Sampson, in their debut commercial.
Rich Coast is KIDS’ first full length album, artfully created while the band was camping and hiking the Appalachian Trail. The records’ melodies were written while watching classic Spaghetti Western films and Kung-Fu movies on silent, giving the album its otherworldly picturesque feel. Rich Coast was produced in Orlando, FL at Emissary Studios, mixed at James Joseph Audio in Memphis, and mastered at Euphonic Masters in Nashville, TN. The band finds their signature voice in this record; by adding a vintage cinematic edge to their popular indie style songwriting. KIDS’ highly anticipated debut album Rich Coast is to be released on January 27, 2015.
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