Kess is the rambunctious musical alter ego of Aaron Kessinger, a native of Wichita, Kansas. He grew up on a midwestern diet of biscuits and gravy and classic rock ‘n roll, and cut his teeth early on in high school musical productions and a slew of choir classes. Since trading the rolling plains for LA’s seedy underbelly, Kess has cultivated a soft-rock folk-pop sensibility. His warm speakeasy timbre, quippy lyricism, and comedic embellishment seek to honor his yearbook superlative of “Most Likely to Star in a Broadway Musical.” Kess’s musings on time, life, and pursuit of meaning may seem heavy, but they sound anything but.
“Be the One”, the latest single from Kess is a warm CA country rocker that fits snug on the first listen. While the track starts off simple enough, there are enough tricks up and hooks up its sleeve throughout the constant, patient crescendo that it makes an almost unnoticed transition from folksy Americana to shoegaze indie rock. Kess is preparing to release his freshman album Birthday Party in the near future.
“I’ve been kept awake time and time again by those nagging, often petty, late night thoughts. This song is a mantra about breaking those thought cycles. It’s a simple declaration about not needing to go it alone.,” adds Kess.
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Amazing love this guy