Australian electro-pop duo Kingdom are releasing their debut single this week. KALTBLUT is proud to host the video premiere of their first single, also called “Kingdom”. It comes with a wonderfully spheric, as well gloomy as graphically playful music video. The two Australians are releasing their debut EP this spring.
“Kingdom” was formed in Sydney in 2013. A chance meeting between old friends Baulch & Milne led to a collaboration which saw their musical backgrounds combine and gave birth to the moody soundscapes and engaging melodies they have become known for. Kingdom’s sound is drawn from two conflicting genres, combining their strengths to result in a hauntingly resonating body of work. Baulch’s previous work could be described as “haunted folk”. His low brooding vocals and romantically tragic lyrics have a dark reflective nature, his lyrics poignant yet almost casually cruel. He has toured his original work through Europe, as well as working as a session musician in Germany. Milne’s previous work has been described as “gritty electronic punk”.
His love for synths and electronic music production creates the foundation for the genre transcending melodies, which could be best described as an atmospheric dreamscape. Milne’s talents are honed daily as professional sound designer, DJ and producer in Sydney’s burgeoning electronic scene. Kingdom is inspired by bands such as The XX, Moby, M83, Chris Cornell, Massive Attack and many film scores. Kingdom has recently been signed to Berlin’s most exciting Independent Label, Motor Music. Check the band´s webpage HERE
