A Texas alternative rock group that built a catalog on personal lyrics and a consistent lineup through the 2010s.
For a good sense of their sound, start with 'Impossible' and 'Try Hard'. They frame what the band does well.
They carved out a space with songs like 'Impossible', which became their most recognized track after its 2018 release. Their work, including 'Try Hard' and 'Playing Through The Pain', blends alternative rock with electronic touches while King's lyrics keep things grounded in personal themes. It's the kind of steady, unflashy output that builds a real following.
I Am King formed in Austin in 2011, releasing 'Forever Yours' in 2014 and 'The Kids Are Alright' in 2016. Drummer Michael Pacheco left in 2013, replaced by Chris Smith, but the core lineup of King, Derek Smith, Andrew Thornton, and Chris Smith held firm for years. They kept putting out albums through the decade without changing their approach much.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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