Kendall Street Company – I Rly Luv U (2021)
Fusing elements of funk, jazz, folk and rock, Kendall Street Company drags you into a super-sweet and smooth swirl of sound. Known for their high-energy performances, the US-based quintet have performed at various festivals including Domefest, Roosterwalk and Floydfest sharing their distinct sound with a raptured audience. With several albums and singles to their name, it is madness if you haven’t come across their awesomeness before now. We want to introduce you to KSC with their double-single release ‘I rly luv u’.
Nodding to the funk-rock sounds of Chicago with folksy influences of America, Kendall Street Company brings you groovy vibes in a chilled-out package. The dual-single ‘I rly luv u’ begins with a heartwarming combination of dynamic instrumentation and warm vocals. With upbeat joviality, ‘I rly luv u’ places you in a warm sea of emotion – they really just want to say they love you! Once you are in the comfort zone of Motown-esque melodies, KSC takes a turn with the acoustic-inspired ‘Ths ones 4 u’.
Playfully weaving witty lyricism with eclectic instrumentation, especially the percussion elements in ‘Ths ones 4 u’, Kendall Street Company showcase their innovativeness as artists. With its buoyant manner, the double-sided single could be considered merely toe-tapping; however, there is a delicate intimacy shining through the summery song reaching out to say they care. Add Louis Smith’s rich, bold vocals and you have a sensual slickness to the sweet songs.
With a sound that would make Robert Lamm grin with joy, Kendall Street Company lays out contemporary funk-rock in all its glory. Wrapping you in a hug with a cheeky wink, KSC has you twirling about singing along at the top of your lungs. I love it!!
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