The Kickback (band)

The Kickback
Background information
Origin Vermillion, South Dakota, USA
Genres Indie, Alternative, Rock,
Years active 2008–Present
Labels Jullian Records, In Store Recordings, Spat! Records
Associated acts Catfish Haven
Website www.thekickbackband.com
Members Billy Yost
Jonny Ifergan
Daniel Leu
Ryan Farnham
Past members Eamonn Donnelly
Danny Yost
Tyler Zee
Noemie Yost
Peter Alexander Szczypinski
Zachariah Verdoorn
Cody Raterman
Mark Something
Hardcore Steve

The Kickback is an American indie rock band currently based in Chicago, Illinois. The quartet consists of lead Billy Yost, guitarist Jonny Ifergan, bassist Daniel Leu, and drummer Ryan Farnham. They have released a clutch of EPs and recently released their debut LP, Sorry All Over the Place, on September 18, 2015 via Jullian Records.[1] The album was recorded by Jim Eno (the drummer for Spoon) at his studio Public Hi-Fi in Austin, Texas. Rolling Stone says The Kickback "conjures the very best parts of The Veils and The Walkmen and The Killers, writing lean, nervy songs that snarl and snap."

History

The group was formed as singer/guitarist Billy Yost's "first attempt to get a 'college band thing' going" at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota.[2] The band name was chosen after Billy's readings on the Enron scandal while attending the university.

Early Years

The story begins in 2009 when Billy, a recent college graduate, decided to leave his rural South Dakota home and move to Chicago. “I was terrified about making the move,” Billy confides. “I loved where I grew up. I spent a lot of time there writing songs for this record, and figuring out what I had to offer. But I needed a bigger pool of musicians who I had things in common with musically.” Upon arriving in Chicago, Billy assembled the band through Craigslist ads, weathering a series of changes until the band solidified with the current lineup. Despite Billy’s status as the founding member and primary songwriter, The Kickback is a truly collaborative effort built around each member’s artistic vision.[3]

A Handful Of EPs

After releasing "Great Self Love" in 2010 and "Mea Culpa Mea Culpa" in 2011, they received attention from Rolling Stone's Hype Monitor blog[4] as well as Chicago music critic and Sound Opinions contributor Jim DeRogatis.[5] After a few years of writing and recording demos, the band was ready to record their debut LP. A milestone moment came when the band, with humor and bravado, sent their demos to Jim Eno from Spoon (one of Billy’s primary modern artistic inspirations). Jim responded favorably and got in touch with the band.[6]

Sorry All Over The Place

The Kickback's debut LP was released September 18, 2015, on Jullian Records.[7] It was recorded and produced by Jim Eno at his studio Public Hi-Fi in Austin, Texas.[8] Consequence of Sound announced the album and premiered the track "White Lodge" on June 15, 2015.[9] Grantland called the track "a witty, nervy, and melodic dagger that exudes dread without completely giving up on the possibility of transcendence."[10] The Nerdist premiered the full album and said "[The Kickback's] extremely competent, catchy debut effort Sorry All Over the Place belies how nimbly the group is able to transition from ballad to Smashing Pumpkins-esque rock outbursts, to extended instrumental jams."[11]

Touring

The band has developed a reputation for their live performance. The Kickback have toured nationally on multiple occasions and are known for their energy and Yost's aggressive interaction with audiences.[12] Bands they have supported previously include White Rabbits, Smith Westerns, Manic Street Preachers, Here We Go Magic, Tapes n Tapes, Telekinesis, Ringo Deathstarr, Miracle Legion, and The Districts. The band has also performed at South by Southwest, North by Northeast, Canadian Music Week, 80/35, and CMJ music festivals.[13]

Podcast

Starting in December 2010, The Kickback began hosting their own podcast, Disas-tour,[14] which features discussions and segments centered around the band and its current activities.[15] The episodes originate from on-the-road locations as well as at the band's rehearsal space in Chicago. Yost cites the podcast as an effort to convey "what it's really like to be a band that can't afford to be making music 24-hours of the day" as well as "things that sort of influence the band's direction (Michael Keaton movies, the Muppets, manic-depression, etc.). Since 2010, the group has aired over 100 episodes of the popular series.[16]

Discography

LPs

EPs

Singles

References

  1. ↑ http://nerdist.com/premiere-the-kickbacks-debut-album-sorry-all-over-the-place-is-a-tapestry-of-references/
  2. ↑ Daggy, Zack. "Artist Spotlight - The Kickback". Retrieved 25 April 2010.
  3. ↑ http://thekickbackband.com/bio/
  4. ↑ Burrish, Sam (18 October 200p). "The Kickback cracks into Chicago scene, earns Rolling Stone Praise". The Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 24 May 2010. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ↑ DeRogatis, Jim (14 January 2010). "Demo2DeRo: The Kickback". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
  6. ↑ http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2013/06/video-premiere-the-kickback---please-hurt.html
  7. ↑ http://jullianrecords.com/tag/the-kickback/
  8. ↑ http://www.public-hifi.com/update-from-public-hi-fi/
  9. ↑ http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/06/the-kickback-announces-new-album-premieres-lynchian-song-white-lodge-listen/
  10. ↑ https://grantland.com/tags/the-kickback/
  11. ↑ http://nerdist.com/premiere-the-kickbacks-debut-album-sorry-all-over-the-place-is-a-tapestry-of-references/
  12. ↑ http://wpgu.com/boycut-the-kickback-and-elsinore-at-cowboy-monkey/
  13. ↑ http://www.sxsw.com/music/news/2015/what-does-it-take-play-sxsw-kickback’s-journey-fest
  14. ↑ thekickback.podbean.com
  15. ↑ "DISASTOUR w/ The Kickback » Episode 1: Home". Thekickback.podbean.com. 2010-12-21. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
  16. ↑ Frank K (2011-06-01). "Check this out: The Kickback's 'Diary of a Disas-tour' | Windy City Rock - Chicago Music News". Windy City Rock. Retrieved 2014-02-19.
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