King Leisure Announce New Album ‘Les Cats’.
King Leisure, the duo from Southern California, has just released their first album, Les Cats, which is a 10-track mix of acoustic harmonies and Americana, country, and folk styles. Matt Samia and Matt Bailey are a duo that perform together in the band Mojave Ghost.
The album started off with songs written by Samia for a style that Mojave Ghost didn’t feel were a good fit. The duo became more acoustic and country-influenced, and these tracks continued to build as the duo found a rhythm and harmony-focused sound of their own. Eventually, the two creative directions came together to form Les Cats.
The album was recorded in their own Studio 2 and delves into the musical legacy of Lucinda Williams, Dave Rawlings Machine and David Bowie. Its sound has a Southwestern Americana feel to it, drawing listeners into a music world of open space, conscious song writing, and friendly acoustics.
With songs like “Water Off My Back”, “No Time”, “Still Waters” and “Miss Your Touch”, Les Cats help to define King Leisure’s unique musical voice and provide a lively collection for those who enjoy acoustic and roots-oriented fare.
