New York City’s favorite rock band Sunflower Bean – comprised ofJacob Faber (drums), Julia Cumming (vox/bass), and Nick Kivlen (vocals/guitar) – just released their latest EP – King Of The Dudes – and we’ve got some thoughts. (Yes, we understand the level of our claim, but try them on for size if you haven’t yet and you just might agree!) Starting with the title track, the EP introduces some pretty great guitar parts before the vocals are even introduced. As the song sets the tone to the EP with its badass edge, the fact that it serves as such strong social commentary is simply entrancing. “Come For Me” is no exception, and preceded the release of the EP with flying colors, attracting the attention of the music industry in an intense and fun way.
“Fear City” has more of a 90s rock feel to it instrumentally, a sunshine-y disposition to start. but delves into nooks and crannies of vocals that don’t necessarily reflect that positivity. And that’s OK, because this band has somehow mastered a heightened use of distraction with their soundscapes, intricate and beautiful in their existence. Of course, Sunflower Bean pulls off a vintage flare with last track “The Big One”, leaving us all tapping our toes and feeling like we can take on the world.
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