Artist description King Radio is currently climbing fast on the college charts. Started in 1993 by Scud Mountain Boys bassist Frank Padellaro, Atomic Pop describes King Radio as, "sexy, masculine, muscular and as cozy as a well-worn pair of Levi's."

Music Style Combination of Britpop and American roots-rock.

Musical Influences King Radio wear their influences refreshingly loud and proud: late-'60s/early-'70s pop from across the pond, '80s new-wave, and the clean edgy singer-songwriter rock of Elvis Costello, all commingled with the off-kilter roots of today's countrified post-alt rock.

Similar Artists This organ-driven pop is companion music for that of their brilliant contemporaries The Lilys, while the thrashing surfer no-wave of "Flagrante Diligente" summons "Mars Needs Guitars"-era Hoodoo Gurus

Artist History Started in 1993 by Scud Mountain Boys bassist Frank Padellaro.

Group Members Frank Padellaro, David Trenholm, Jim Smola, Michelle Aguilar, Ken Maiuri

Instruments Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Drums, Bass, Percussion, Analog Organs, Bells, Samples, Harmonica, Mandolin, Piano, Horns…

Albums Mr. K is Dead, go home - 1998

Press Reviews “…the disc is built on the creative tension between McCartney-via-Monkees melodies and weepy slacker ballads…” - Boston Phoenix " "Mr. K is Dead,Go Home" is sexy, masculine, muscular and as cozy as a well-worn pair of Levi's. It is also one of 1998's great sleepers, a secret gem of a record. " - AtomicPop " "...these folks can rock with the best of them. On the other hand, they know their way around a soft ballad." - VMAG

Additional Info Pernice Brothers and other nationals have proved King Radio can stand up under the scrutiny of demanding audiences, and send the big boys packing. But the key is in the song writing. Song writing, song writing, song writing. Oh yeah, and Frank's sense of humor. Weird bunch of guys.

Location Northampton, MA - USA

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