Jun 11 2008
Abandon Kansas - Indie Rock with Heart
Abandon Kansas is one of those young Pop/Rock/Indie bands that you hear and can’t believe is not currently signed to a strong Indie or Major Label. I think a Label like Fueled By Ramen would be very wise to check out Abandon Kansas. They are a five-piece band from Wichita, Kansas. With 300+ tour dates under their belts and a brand new full-length record…2008 is going to be a big year for this rock band.
Abandon Kansas reminds me of bands like The Killers and Mute Math. They also have hints of some of the great 70’s rock bands in their melodies. I also love their production. For example, on the song ‘Minutes’ they have a great modern rock sound with throw back handclaps that Elvis Costello or Joe Jackson would have used in their hay-day. With the release of their new full-length record ‘You Build A Wall, I’ll Build A Ladder’ Abandon Kansas is getting a lot of buzz in the industry and is doing very well on iTunes. Besides record sales, I think this is a band who could have great success with film and TV placements.
Abandon Kansas - When Did We Change…
It is no wonder that Abandon Kansas has shared stages with some pretty big bands like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, As Cities Burn, Sleeping At Last, The Classic Crime, A Change of Pace, and many more. Currently, they are on a nationwide tour through November 2008. This band definitely has a lot going on and is a band to watch over the next couple of years. Check them out now on their Myspace page and hopefully see them when they are in your town this summer.
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July 24th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I love Abandon Kansas! they are awesome, i have seen them 2 times and a 3rd here in Aug. and i cant wait. i own plenty of their band merch with a female Jacket and there cd that is playing in my sterieo now and with “what if its all in my head” as my default ring tone on my phone. And i would agree, these guys will go far!