Kississippi on Audiotree Live (Full Session)

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Kississippi members discuss influences like The Killers and Cat Power, with impactful records shaping their music. They share anecdotes of challenges on tour, a young fan's connection to a song, and perform autobiographical songs during the session, wrapping up with "Cheekbones" and updates on their upcoming album and show.

Insights

  • Band members of Kississippi draw inspiration from influential artists like Brandon Flowers and The Killers, fostering a shared passion within the group for specific music records that have shaped their creative journey.
  • Kississippi's music is deeply personal and reflective of their own lives, with each song serving as a window into the band members' emotions and experiences, akin to journal entries woven from raw personal narratives.

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Recent questions

  • Who influenced Kississippi's music?

    Various artists like The Killers and Cat Power.

  • What role did Slingshot Dakota play for Kississippi?

    Mentored on professionalism and punctuality.

  • What challenging experience did Kississippi face during a tour?

    Starting a tour during a hurricane.

  • What is the lyrical content of Kississippi's music?

    Primarily autobiographical, akin to journal entries.

  • What is Kississippi currently working on?

    Recording a new album, halfway through the process.

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Summary

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Kississippi: Music Influence and Hurricane Tour

  • Audio Tree Live session on Monday, March 6th, 2017, featuring Kississippi.
  • Band members express admiration for Brandon Flowers and The Killers, with a mutual obsession growing within the band.
  • Influence of music records on band members, such as "Hot Fuss" by The Killers and "Moon Pix" by Cat Power.
  • Impactful records like "Execution of All Things" by Rilo Kiley and Jeff Rosenstock's work mentioned.
  • Mentoring role of Slingshot Dakota on Kississippi, emphasizing professionalism and punctuality.
  • Kississippi shares a story of starting a tour during a hurricane, leading to canceled shows and challenging experiences.
  • Band members recall driving through a hurricane, witnessing burning buildings, and facing unexpected challenges.
  • Anecdote shared about a young fan's love for a specific song by Sam's Town and its impact.
  • Performance of songs by Kississippi during the Audio Tree Live session.
  • Conclusion of the session with a performance of "Cheekbones" by Kississippi.

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Kississippi: Autobiographical Music and New Album

  • The music performed by Kississippi is primarily autobiographical, with the songs being akin to journal entries that are pieced together from personal experiences and emotions.
  • Kississippi is currently recording a new album, halfway through the process, with updates available on their website or Bandcamp, and they have a show scheduled at Subterranean tonight.
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