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Cold War Kids means International Blues. We began in August '04 with friends, jangly guitar, hand claps, and a Harmony amp in a storage room atop Mulberry Street restaurant in downtown Fullerton, CA. For the first practices, having instruments was secondary to stomping and chanting; Clanging on heat pipes, thumping on plywood walls. Hollering into tape recorders. Slipping and swaying into alleyways and juke joints of yesteryear. Tapping in to the American dustbowl and British maritime. On the restaurants roof the sound and feeling was cultivated and burned, built and hallowed out, painted and stripped to the primer. Almost three years have passed and we haven't let up since the starting gun fired. The album "Robbers & Cowards" was released in the US in October '06 on Downtown and the rest of the world in February '07 on V2. 'Why even have apartments?' We often ask ourselves as we have toured with the vim of a family reunion brawl across the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Japan. Cold War Kids strive to make honest songs about human experience in orchards and hotel rooms, laundromats and churches, sea ports and school halls. We love the songs of Dylan, Nina Simone, and the Velvet Underground and make our own, which we like to think, are pretty original.

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COLD WAR KIDS Kick Off Headline Tour & Share New Single 'Heaven In Your Hands' Photo COLD WAR KIDS Kick Off Headline Tour & Share New Single 'Heaven In Your Hands'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024

Clocking in at just under 3 minutes the song was produced and engineered by Casey Lagos and Photographic Memory, and marks their first new music since the release of their eponymous new album (AWAL). Written and recorded during the making of the album, the single is an extension of the album....

HOVVDY Release New Single 'Bubba' Photo HOVVDY Release New Single 'Bubba'
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

Hovvdy, the Texas duo composed of Charlie Martin and Will Taylor, release “Bubba,” a piano-driven new single produced by the band with Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Bon Iver, Dijon) and Ben Littlejohn, out now via Arts & Crafts. The track follows the release of “Jean,” the band's latest single. Plus, che...

Cold War Kids Share 10th Studio Album 'COLD WAR KIDS' Photo Cold War Kids Share 10th Studio Album 'COLD WAR KIDS'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023

COLD WAR KIDS share details about their 10th studio album and reveal a North American headline tour starting January 31....

Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1' Photo Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023

Recorded in Eastbourne in the UK and co-produced by Tim Fitz and Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee), Faith Crisis Pt 1 sees Joy and bandmates Fitz and Harry Day masterfully express the sensation of being overwhelmed, swept up and dragged down in songs brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightn...

COLD WAR KIDS Share Newest Single 'Blame' Photo COLD WAR KIDS Share Newest Single 'Blame'
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023

COLD WAR KIDS share their newest single 'Blame' ahead of their upcoming album release. Willett turned to a handful of new producers and collaborators, including Militarie Gun's Max Epstein, Casey Lagos (Kesha, Wrabel), Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer), Jenn Decliveo (Miley Cyrus, Hozier), and ...

New Album CALMING A PANIC From NYC Art Therapist/Musician Nicole Porter & Her Band Yo Photo New Album CALMING A PANIC From NYC Art Therapist/Musician Nicole Porter & Her Band You and Us Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Clinical art therapist, musician, and president of the New York Art Therapy Association, Nicole Porter, has released Calming a Panic, an exuberant healing arts album for children and families by her band You and Us....

Derrick Brown Drops Comedy & Poetry Album 'A Close Shave With Heaven' Photo Derrick Brown Drops Comedy & Poetry Album 'A Close Shave With Heaven'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

Derrick has performed opening for comedians and bands including Cold War Kids, Afghan Whigs, Rival Sons, Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Cross, Mirman, and more. Derrick has written 10 poetry books and can be found performing on stages around L.A. where he now calls home....

COLD WAR KIDS Share New Song 'Another Name' & Announce Headline Tour Photo COLD WAR KIDS Share New Song 'Another Name' & Announce Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

They further tease the LP with the release of a new song, the slow-burning, piano-dominated “Another Name.” The track was produced by Ethan Gruska (Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer) and on the day he and the band’s frontman Nathan Willett were scheduled to work together for the first time, Willett had his fi...

The Miraculous Love Kids Of Afghanistan + E From EELS Reimagine Journey's 'Only The Y Photo The Miraculous Love Kids Of Afghanistan + E From EELS Reimagine Journey's 'Only The Young'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023

Following the release earlier this month of “ATMOSPHERE / HEROES” featuring BETH  GIBBONS of PORTISHEAD comes another galvanizing MIRACULOUS LOVE KIDS collaboration – this time with E from EELs. Together, they have rendered a reimagination of the JOURNEY Top 10 hit “ONLY THE YOUNG.” ...

COLD WAR KIDS Announce 10th Studio Album 'Cold War Kids' & Share New Track Photo COLD WAR KIDS Announce 10th Studio Album 'Cold War Kids' & Share New Track
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

With its funky groove and huge chorus, “Run Away With Me” sets the tone for the LP as a whole - 12 high-minded, stylistically diverse songs referencing everything from Curtis Mayfield to the Pretenders and Elton John to Happy Mondays and Gang Of Four....

Arkells Fall US Tour On Sale Tomorrow; Headline Show in Jersey City in September Photo Arkells Fall US Tour On Sale Tomorrow; Headline Show in Jersey City in September
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023

There’s been no shortage of new music from Arkells over the last few years, having released their Blink Once and Blink Twice projects, featuring collaborations with the likes of Cold War Kids, K.Flay, Tegan and Sara, Aly & AJ and Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, ahead of the introduction to brand ne...

Middle Kids Release New Single 'Highlands' Photo Middle Kids Release New Single 'Highlands'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The band take the bare-bones of indie-rock (guitar, bass, drums) and elevate their songs with an astonishing and euphoric vocal performance, scorching production and an incomparable pop-sensibility. The result is a song which grabs the listener from the opening bars and doesn’t let go for a thrillin...

Arkells Fall US Tour Dates On Sale Tomorrow Ahead of Headline Show in Jersey City Photo Arkells Fall US Tour Dates On Sale Tomorrow Ahead of Headline Show in Jersey City
by Michael Major - July 20, 2023

There’s been no shortage of new music from Arkells over the last few years, having released their Blink Once and Blink Twice projects, featuring collaborations with the likes of Cold War Kids, K.Flay, Tegan and Sara, Aly & AJ and Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, ahead of the introduction to brand ne...

Arkells Announce 'At Your Service' 2023 US Tour Ahead of New LP 'Laundry Pile' Photo Arkells Announce 'At Your Service' 2023 US Tour Ahead of New LP 'Laundry Pile'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

There’s been no shortage of new music from Arkells over the last few years, having released their Blink Once and Blink Twice projects, featuring collaborations with the likes of Cold War Kids, K.Flay, Tegan and Sara, Aly & AJ and Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, ahead of the introduction to brand ne...

Arkells Release New Single 'Skin' Photo Arkells Release New Single 'Skin'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023

There’s been no shortage of new music from Arkells over the last two years, having released their Blink Once and Blink Twice projects, featuring collaborations with the likes of Cold War Kids, K.Flay, Tegan and Sara, Aly & AJ and Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, ahead of the introduction to brand ne...

COLD WAR KIDS Share New Single 'Double Life' Photo COLD WAR KIDS Share New Single 'Double Life'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

In 2023, nearly 2 decades after their inception and with 1 billion streams across their catalog, the California band remains an essential piece of the alt-rock ecosystem. Cold War Kids return with their newest single “Double Life,” their first release since their 2021 full-length New Age Norms 3. ...

Arkells Release Surprise New Single 'Floating Like' Photo Arkells Release Surprise New Single 'Floating Like'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022

Arkells release new single, “Floating Like”, as a surprise addition to their just-released album, Blink Twice. Also just released - live video cuts from Arkells’ hometown stadium show “The Rally” - a sight to behold, with over 25,000 fans packed into Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field. Listen to the new s...

Late Sea Share New Anti-War Protest Single 'Cover Up' Photo Late Sea Share New Anti-War Protest Single 'Cover Up'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022

Brooklyn-based indie/art rock band Late Sea share the poignant video for anti-war, protest track 'Cover Up,' out everywhere now. Late Sea is lead by composer and multi-instrumentalist Izzy Gliksberg (vocals, guitar, keyboard), along with Graham Dobby (drums), Clinton Greenlee (bass) and Kalen Lister...

Arkells Release New Album 'Blink Twice' Photo Arkells Release New Album 'Blink Twice'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022

As the band stayed busy making music during the last two years, they always knew they would come out of the pandemic with two distinct records - Blink Once and its companion, Blink Twice, which showcases a new collection of songs and collaborations. Blink Twice’s current single “Past Life (ft. Cold ...

Arkells Share 'Teenage Tears' Featuring Tegan and Sara Photo Arkells Share 'Teenage Tears' Featuring Tegan and Sara
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022

Arkells release new track, “Teenage Tears” featuring Tegan and Sara, ahead of their seventh studio record, Blink Twice, coming via Virgin Records / Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. “Teenage Tears” is the 5th track to release from Arkells’ forthcoming album Blink Twice. Pl...

Daredevil Falls Shares New Single 'Arms of Bliss' Photo Daredevil Falls Shares New Single 'Arms of Bliss'
by Michael Major - July 27, 2022

Daredevil Falls shares the single “Arms of Bliss,” the latest taste from the upcoming Kevin Augunas-produced (Cold War Kids, The Lumineers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Sinead O’Connor, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros) self-titled debut album. Kimberlin currently serves as as chairman of the advanced technolog...

Daredevil Falls Announces Self-Titled Debut LP Photo Daredevil Falls Announces Self-Titled Debut LP
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022

Daredevil Falls has announced a new self-titled debut album, produced by Kevin Augunas (Cold War Kids, The Lumineers, Needtobreathe, Sinead O’Connor, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros). Today Kimberlin shares the first taste of his kaleidoscopic songcraft with the single and visualizer for “4,444.”...

Arkells Announce New Album 'Blink Twice' & Share New Song 'Dance With You' Ft. CœUr d Photo Arkells Announce New Album 'Blink Twice' & Share New Song 'Dance With You' Ft. CœUr de Pirate and Aly & AJ
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022

Arkells announce the official release date for their seventh album, Blink Twice, via Virgin / Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The brand new companion album to the band’s current release, Blink Once, Blink Twice showcases a new collection of songs where Arkells continue t...

Mobley Releases New Single 'themesong' Photo Mobley Releases New Single 'themesong'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Multi-talented songsmith, record producer, filmmaker, writer, advocate, and one-man tour de force Mobley has released his new single “themesong” via Last Gang. Plus, watch the coinciding video which was directed, produced and edited by Mobley himself during a spontaneous trip to South Africa. Plus, ...

Arkells and Cold War Kids Team Up for 'Past Life' Photo Arkells and Cold War Kids Team Up for 'Past Life'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

Arkells share their brand new single “Past Life” featuring Cold War Kids, out today on Virgin Music Label. The release is accompanied by their brand new music video, featuring a hilarious guest starring appearance from SNL alum and MacGruber star, Will Forte. Check out the must-see video here....











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