“Ever since I started making my own music, I think I’ve been searching for what became Everything Except Desire,” says Key about the new EP. Textured with multi-layered soundscapes that incorporate pastoral washes of piano, strings and synths, the music from Everything Except Desire evokes emotions through complex song structures that show Key’s passion for experimentation.
A sonic exploration of emotions and the journey to find inner peace, the five-track EP delves into difficult topics and struggles for Key. The first single “Face In A Frame” (listen here) dives deep into the emotions of loss and confusion. “’Face in a Frame’ started with one simple piano loop and ended up opening the door to one of the most creatively inspiring sessions of my career,” he explains. “I tried to stay lyrically honest, while building a track that takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery.” Watch the animated video here.
Having forged his music career in seminal alt-rock band Yellowcard with eight albums, Key began his solo career, releasing two critically-hailed EPs Thirteen and Virtue in 2018.
Everything Except Desire was conceived and produced by Key on a month-to-month basis through Patreon at the start of Summer 2020. Key enlisted Ryan Mendez from Yellowcard, Erich Talaba, and Mike Kalajian for mixing and mastering and set the release plan in motion. With a new label and forging down a new path, Key is ready for what lies ahead in 2022. “I took a risk and created something completely unlike anything I’ve released in the past,” he beams. “This record felt like a big step for me both as a writer and a producer.
Pre-ordere/pre-save at https://wrk.lnk.to/desire
Track listing:
01. The Swim Back
02. Face In a Frame
03. Brighton
04. Heavens
05. Union Chapel
Photo courtesy Reybee PR
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