It's widely-acknowledged that Bent Knee are on the verge of a pop culture breakthrough. Following the strong critical reception to 2014's Shiny Eyed Babies, the Boston band is about to release Say So, its most intense, incendiary and enthralling album to date. Imagine 45 years of rock and avant music melted down into addictive, mercurial pop and you'll have an idea of how diverse and expansive Bent Knee is. Having road-tested the songs at dozens of shows, and collectively obsessed over every detail, the band is excited to announce its third LP Say So on 5/20 via the highly-influential and revered Cuneiform Records.
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Since its inception, Bent Knee has remained true to the incredible spectrum of its diverse musical personalities. Swain's riveting vocals lead the way through often dark lyrical themes, while guitarist Ben Levin sets the atmosphere, shifting seamlessly from melodic riffs to extreme dissonance, often in a moment's notice. Bassist Jessica Kion and drummer Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth contribute deep grooves, full of unexpected accents and ornamentation that glue the boundary-pushing work together. Violinist Chris Baum soars atop and through the material, further expanding the group's sonic palette, and producer/sound designer Vince Welch combines it all with understated brilliance.
The band has performed more than 300 shows across the US, Canada and Japan, including a recent showcase at Lincoln Center, and will soon embark on North American and European tours this summer. Stay tuned for more from Bent Knee coming soon!
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