Similar Kind
Esmer, Brooke Dougan
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SIMILAR KIND
Similar Kind is an indie pop band from Norwalk, CT. It originated as just a few friends jamming in a garage and has blossomed into a five piece band playing shows all over the US. Similar Kind has played with acts such as Sunflower Bean, Bad Bad Hats, Hot Flash Heat Wave, No Vacation & more. The band is currently working on a follow up EP to their debut "Faces & Places" a project chock-full of indie pop, reminiscent of The Cure and Talking Heads, described as "dance-ready synth-pop. equal parts R&B, pop, and indie rock, the EP is a highly-polished, thoroughly-confident release".
The band has a pair of new singles "I Don’t Wanna Fight Anymore" and “ There She Was” their latest releases.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify
ESMER
Esmer is the primary alias of 19 year-old vocalist and producer, Justin Esmer. A native to New Haven, Esmer combines wit-peppered lyrics and smooth baritone vocals, blurring the lines between alt rock, r&b, hip-hop, and jazz. His writing reflects on vulnerability, relationships, and depression. Led by Esmer, he fronts his band with dreamy electric guitar and harmonies. He is backed up by Mekhi Banks (bass), Brooke Dougan/Cam Hall (guitar), Ben Bailis (keys), and Joe Bruno (drums).
L inks: Official Website | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify
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