The Kindest People are a four-piece indie/garage rock band from the mountains of Johnson City, Tennessee. The band combines slick, catchy melodies with a large variety of instrumentation to Frankenstein their own unique sound of rock and roll. Walking a line of modern pop sensibilities with a reverence for ’60s garage and 90’s alternative, The Kindest People have created a sprawling catalog of music in the short span of five years. Releases that all carry unique identities self-contained within each record. From their sun-soaked surf rock on 2016’s Versions to the rowdy garage rock of 2018’s Versions II to the Appalachian and blues-inspired songs of 2020’s Companions, you’ll always be looking forward to what’s coming next from this prolific East Tennessee band.
The Kindest People continue their prolific 2024 with the murky yet soaring single “Lap Dog.” The band continues to dive into the nuanced rock sub-genres and blend their influences into an unrecognizable yet enticing sound they can call their own. “Lap Dog” has the band’s jovial vocals navigating bluesy guitar solos and jangly melodies for a complex yet digestible listen. The song sounds like an exercise for the band. How off-kilter can they make a song while still keeping it catchy? The answer is hidden in the nuances of “Lap Dog.” The dramatic tempo shifts can’t deter the melodies from creeping into your ear and attaching to your brain, proving The Kindest People’s songwriting prowess. “Lap Dog” is a phenomenally intricate single that shines a light on The Kindest People’s masterful ability to build worlds within their songs.
