Chicago’s own Kid, You’ll Move Mountains has had quite a year , from the release of a new album to the influx of media exposure that took place for them in 2009. The band self-released their first album, Loomings, last January with a reception nothing short of miraculous for a debut album. If you haven’t heard the album yet, shame on you, because it was dubbed the Best Chicago Release of 2009 as well as the #9 Album of the Year over all by the RedEye newspaper.
It was also reviewed and adored by Reviewsic’s very own Telegram Sam, whose thoughts you can read here. Reviewsic wasn’t the only blog to applaud Loomings, as it was featured on Best Of lists on sites such as Can You See the Sunset from the Southside? and Avant/Chicago. Loomings can be downloaded for free by visiting greatestshowever.com along with a number of local artists music.
The band has been making appearances in a big way, playing both Milwaukee Summerfest as well as the Taste of Chicago, and will be performing live on WGN TV December 31st.
Telegram Sam had the chance to chat with Jim Hanke, a member of the blossoming band, who was kind enough to answer a few of her burning questions via email.
Telegram Sam: Where does the Metro rate on your scale of venues to play?
Jim Hanke: Number one, absolutely. I’m a guy who never ever thought I’d play there and now it’s our second time, so I’m just blown away. The staff is so incredibly nice and pretty much anyone I look up to as a musical hero has graced that stage. It’s nervewracking, but the good kind of nervewracking, I guess. It’s hallowed ground and no matter how many times you get to play there, I could never understand how someone could take that for granted.
TS: Any music resolutions for the New Year?
JH: Just to keep writing more and playing further outside our Illinois/Wisconsin treks, I think. It took us two years to write and record this album, so we definitely don’t want to take that long next time.
TS: What are your top 5 bands/albums of 2009?
JH: In no particular order: Dinosaur Jr. - “Farm”; AA Bondy - “When the Devil’s Loose”; P.O.S. - “Never Better”; Fable & The World Flat - “Ladies & Gentlemen”; Wilco - “Wilco the Album”.
TS: What’s in store for your music in 2010?
JH: I figure we soundtrack an ad for Ambien, which leads to us doing intro music for some pro wrestling superstar, which inevitably spills over to the cast of “Glee” recording one of our songs for their season finale, where Sue and Will tie the knot (spoiler alert!).
Kid, You’ll Move Mountains will be playing at the Metro this Saturday, January 2nd with:
Venna Picture Books Crayolala
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www.kidyoullmovemountains.com
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