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For Immediate Release:
September 18, 2026
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NEW YORK CITY ALTERNATIVE ROCK TRIO
KING FALCON
SHARE SIZZLING, LONG-AWAITED EP
BLOOM
OUT NOW–LISTEN
& TURN FRUSTRATION INTO MOMENTUM ON FIERY
"HUNGRY DOG RUN"
OUT NOW–LISTEN / WATCH
EXPERIENCE KING FALCON LIVE AT SELECT DATES THIS FALL
NYC EP RELEASE SHOW AT BOWERY PALACE OCTOBER 7–SEE DATES
NEWLY PRESSED VINYLS AND BUNDLES–SEE MORE
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"They're very much in the New York tradition of spiky, guitar-led bands – fans of The Strokes or the much-missed Ambulance Ltd will feel immediately at home – but there's a frisky, power-pop side to this band that marks them out as more than just another bunch of Williamsburg wannabies."
- Classic Rock, Louder
"One of NYC's most exciting indie rock bands" - Guitar World
"King Falcon make numbness sound exhilarating on 'Nothing Feels Amazing,' an infectious alt-rock jam that barrels straight through despair with charging drums, churning guitars, and roaring, full-bodied vocals...dramatic, buoyant, propulsive, and hard-hitting – the kind of track that grabs the room by the shoulders and refuses to let its heaviness sit still." - Atwood Magazine
"'BLOOM' feels less like a band searching for its sound and more like one showing exactly what it can do with it.” - mxdwn
“A breath of fresh air in the current rock landscape..A mature and confident sound..If this is a prelude to what the guys have in store for us, the rock world is going to be hearing a lot more from them." - Fotos Blues Rock and More Netherlands
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Today, New York City alternative rock band King Falcon share their long-awaited EP, BLOOM, out now out now with exclusive new vinyls and merch bundles here. The band's signature blend of searing guitar riffs, introspective lyricism and fiery vocals continues to captivate listeners worldwide as they continue sharing their music with electric live shows. Next month, the band will kick off a fresh North American tour on October 1 in Philadelphia and an EP release show at Bowery Palace on October 7–see dates below and more information here.
Listen: BLOOM
Plus, on their latest track, they air out frustrations with power imbalances with fully-charged track, "Hungry Dog Run" out now with a matching music video.
"Hungry Dog Run" gives a voice to the overworked and underpaid. It's rebellious, steadfast and incisive. King Falcon frontman Michael Rubin says, "‘Hungry Dog Run’ is about what happens when frustration turns into momentum. It comes from the sense that a lot of ordinary people feel ignored, overworked, and backed into a corner while those in power remain untouched by the consequences. How long can we keep getting the worst end of the deal before something gives?"
Listen: "Hungry Dog Run"
Watch: "Hungry Dog Run"
Last month, the band showed their versatility with a stripped-back, acoustic version of fan favorite, laid back tune, ""Holding Out" (Acoustic)."
Listen: "Holding Out" (Acoustic)
Watch: "Holding Out" (Acoustic)
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The new EP from King Falcon pushes the band's sound to new territory while maintaining their singular sonic identity and foundation over six eclectic tracks. With its irresistible, anthemic choruses and searing guitar riffs, the band dives head-first into a more refined, self-assured sound. Rubin shares, "These songs have new sonic elements beyond what we’ve done in the past and we’re really excited about that. This EP is the bridge between our first record and more music we’re currently working on for 2027."
Listen: "Hourglass"
Watch: "Hourglass" (Official Music Video)
In June, leading rock publication, Louder's Classic Rock wrote, the band's recent single "Nothing Feels Amazing," "explodes into a chorus that's both fast and frothy." The outlet continues, "..fans of The Strokes or the much-missed Ambulance Ltd will feel immediately at home..there's a frisky, power-pop side to this band that marks them out as more than just another bunch of Williamsburg wannabies."
Listen: "Nothing Feels Amazing"
Earlier this year, the band shared a thunderous plea for forgiveness with "Wait." The Honey POP named it one of their 5 Hard-Hitters You Should Be Obsessed With Right Now. The tastemaker shared,“We just can’t ‘Wait’ for you to hear this one! Starting rather calmly, the track builds up as it paints a story in our minds, as well as through its music video.”
Listen: "Wait"
Watch: "Wait" (Official Video)
The previously released buoyant track "Holding Out" looks toward the future with a hazy optimism, exploring the conscious effort to believe in brighter days. mxdwn wrote the track is, "familiar, restless and effortlessly catchy. It is the EP’s clearest radio-ready moment, with the kind of hook that makes it easy to imagine King Falcon breaking through to a much larger audience.”
Listen: "Holding Out"
Watch: "Holding Out" (Official Video)
Formed in 2020 in the local Brooklyn music scene, King Falcon consists of Michael Rubin (vocals, lead guitar), bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty. Since before their 2023 self-titled debut album, the trio has cut their teeth in the live space across the country, playing over 150 shows in the last two years alone. With over 1.5M streams and 900K in 2025 alone, King Falcon have cemented themselves as a band to watch. The 2025 single “Plastic Crown” rose to #1 on Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist for multiple weeks and landed at #45 on MediaBase Radio in its first week. MXDWN named King Falcon “Best New Artist,” and Guitar World praised the group as “one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands.” The group has since shared stages with The Struts and Sublime with Rome and is only just getting started. Now, after a North American tour with Des Rocs and several additional dates with Cinema Stereo, the trio expands their sonic world with new catchy hooks, shredding guitar riffs, electrifying live shows and finally, a new scorching project finally out now.
The newest sizzling collection from King Falcon, BLOOM, is out now. See the band live across North America next month with more information here and connect with the NYC band on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
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KING FALCON LIVE OCTOBER 2026
Oct. 1 - PHILADELPHIA, PA @ The Grape Room
Oct 3 - ASBURY PARK, NJ @ Wild Air Brewing (w/ Stop. Drop. Rewind.)
Oct. 7 - NEW YORK, NY @ Bowery Palace (w/ Gwen, The Forty Two's, Television Skies)
Oct. 14 - SUDBURY, ON @ Townehouse Tavern
Oct. 15 - TORONTO, ON @ Bovine Sex Club
Oct. 16 - SARNIA, ON @ RUSTR
Oct. 17 - OTTAWA, ON @ Rainbow Bistro
Oct. 27 - MADISON, WI @ Gamma Ray (w/ The Forty Two's)
Oct. 28 - ROCKFORD, IL @ The Music Box (w/ The Forty Two's)
Oct. 29 - CHICAGO, IL @ Liar's Club (w/ The Forty Two's)
Oct. 30 - CHAMPAIGN, IL @ Cowboy Monkey (w/ The Forty Two's)
Oct. 31 - MOLINE, IL @ Rascals (w/ The Forty Two's)
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BLOOM EP tracklisting
1. Holding Out
2. Nothing Feels Amazing
3. Hourglass
4. Hungry Dog Run
5. Wait
6. Holding Out (Acoustic)
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ABOUT KING FALCON
King Falcon are an alternative rock band from New York City, blending vintage guitar grit with modern 21st-century alt-rock attitude. Founded in 2020, the band is outfitted with lived-in and undeniably analog tools of trade; tastefully channeling the raw emotion of classic rock legends while delivering a fresh, contemporary edge. Frontman Micheal Rubin (vocals, lead guitar), bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty craft hook heavy anthems built for both the stage and the streaming age. Their sound sits at the intersection of The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters-authentic, guitar-driven, and packed with energy.
The self-titled debut album King Falcon (2023) broke out with millions of streams on Spotify, fueled by fan favorites “Ready Set Go”, “Cadillac”, and “Everybody’s Down.” In 2025, King Falcon’s explosive single “Plastic Crown” became a breakout hit, soaring to #1 on Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist for multiple weeks and landing at #45 on MediaBase Radio in its first week.
Critics and fans alike have taken notice. MXDWN named King Falcon “Best New Artist,” and Guitar World praised them as “one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands.”
Louder’s Classic Rock Magazine wrote, “Fans of The Strokes or the much-missed Ambulance Ltd will feel immediately at home..there's a frisky, power-pop side to this band that marks them out as more than just another bunch of Williamsburg wannabies."
The group has since shared stages with The Struts, Des Rocs, Sublime with Rome, and more, earning a reputation for their electric live shows and undeniable New York swagger.
In 2026, King Falcon has delivered a new slate of singles, including “Holding Out”, “Wait”, “Nothing Feels Amazing," “Hourglass," "Hungry Dog Run," and now, a full EP, BLOOM, out now. With every live show & music release, the band continues to sharpen their signature alt-rock sound while delivering the same unapologetic spirit that defines them.
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