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Today, New York City alternative rock band King Falcon officially announce their high-energy Bloom EP due out September 18. Alongside the announcement of the long-awaited project, the band share the latest taste with soaring track and video "Hourglass" out now. The band's signature blend of searing guitar riffs, introspective lyricism and fiery vocals continues to captivate listeners worldwide as they blaze a trail of their own.
The forthcoming 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. Frontman and primary songwriter Michael Rubin says, "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"
With the announcement comes the band's latest roaring track, "Hourglass." As the band reflects on the past, Rubin adds the pensive track is, "about looking back at certain moments in your life and questioning whether or not where you've ended up is actually any better than where you were before. Sometimes you lose a friend, and even though they're gone from your life, the empty chair at the table is hard to ignore."
Watch: "Hourglass" (Official Music Video)
Recorded in Fort Wayne, IN while the band was on tour, the video reflects the feeling of the electric live set. With about 40 shows in the rearview already this year, the live show is primed, and the band aimed to capture this raw energy and nuance in the video. Shadows were a direct target in the concept, as was a stage of simplicity, with lead vocalist Rubin's trademark vocal style piercing through it all.
Last month, 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. Praise for the track includes NYS Music who wrote, “The band dials in something a little more expansive..a natural visual pivot that underscores the band’s widening sonic palette without sacrificing their New York backbone.”
Expanding on the track, the outlet says it's,“hook-heavy, feel-good anthem that balances glistening guitar riffs with breezy, radio-ready vocals."
Listen: "Holding Out"
Watch: "Holding Out" (Official Video)
Formed in 2020 in the local Brooklyn music scene, King Falcon consists of 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 promises to expand their sonic world with additional electrifying shows and finally, a new scorching project on the way.
The newest sizzling collection from King Falcon, Bloom, is on the horizon alongside more New York live shows. Find more information here and connect with the NYC band on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
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