Kaki King

What’s the ‘00s without Kaki King? Not much. Steely shoegaze, sultry post-rock and smooth jazz is made exciting by multiple tunings on an acoustic and lap-steel guitar, with dazzling live performances often built on narrative arcs. King has paraded as an artist devoured by her instrument since her arrival in the early 2000s – that observation of which was cemented by admittance in the 2006 issue of RollingStone’s ‘New Guitar Gods’. A signing with Velour Records in 2002 resulted in the release of King’s de but album, Everybody Loves You, incorporating flamenco percussion and demonstrating an astonishing dexterity in her fret tapping techniques. Despite the success of this release, King soon moved away from a solo acoustic sound, concerned she would be pigeonholed by her initial material.

There’s been nothing but stylistic growth and development from King since. The remainder of the decade saw her expand into more full-band recordings and performances, her third studio album …Until WeFeltRed praised by critics and peers alike for its rich chemistry and the distinguishable personification of the guitar. Moving even further into the creative realms of her musical mind, King’s next album, Dreaming Of Revenge, was coveted for its melodic pop persuasion.