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About the music.
Once and Future Kings blend hook-laden, anthemic rock with a twist of dystopian lyricism. They are often said to sound like Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, Muse, Cold War Kids (and others), with nods to 60's rock. Still, there is something distinctly original about this act that tingles the tip of the tongue.
Once.
Originally founded in Nashville, TN by vocalist/songwriter Jess Edison, vocalist/keys player Justin Henderson, and drummer Jason Hutchings, the lineup has taken a few forms over the years. Their debut EP, Emergent Sea, was recorded with Jess Edison, Justin Henderson, Jason Hutchings, and Josh Petty on bass. Notably, David Banuelos took the bass reigns beginning in late 2007. In the summer of 2008, a supernova burst these stars to separate corners of the States, and it seemed like checkmate.
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During the one year hiatus, Jess Edison continued his songwriting and jumpstarted Once and Future Kings in the summer of 2009. Edison's musical gravity pulled new talent into the mix. Rush Enterline is providing the band with meticulous guitar work, Matt Austin is adding perceptive rhythms, and Matt (the bearded) Robinson is punching chests with bass.
Future.
OFK has a number of exciting shows around the Triangle. They plan to run the bases" this fall, playing Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill equally. Dual CD releases are planned for Raleigh and Chapel Hill in October--the band will set the Emergent Sea dove free for the Triangle to see. Also, a special Halloween show is planned for Durham at Broad Street Cafe. In the winter, Once and Future Kings will travel west to Asheville, Knoxville, Nashville, and in between. Recording for a new record is expected to follow, with a release date in summer 2010 and a northernly summer tour (The Somewhere Summer) as far as Montreal.
