Sunkisst Share Single ‘Amplifier’ From Self-titled Debut Album
SUNKISST
‘AMPLIFIER’
FROM SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
RELEASE DATE 29 MARCH 2024
Sunkisst are a 4 piece band hailing from the North East of Scotland.
RYZY (Ryan Mackay) and Freddy (Kieran Mitchell) met while playing in Kyle Falconer's (The View) solo band.
The two began sharing demos and decided to embark on a new project, each bringing together their closest musical allies Jack Franklin and Robbie Young.
The variety of inspirations between the 4 was clear from the very beginning, producing a sound that echoes that of an old school rock n’ roll vibe with a modern twist. As a group of multi-instrumentalists the group arrangement varies from track to track with different members taking on the lead role and switching instruments, providing a captivating experience for any audience.
RYZY is perhaps best known for his DJ and Producer works previously having reached no. 3 on the Billboard Breakout Chart and no. 31 on Billboard USA (where he spent 9 weeks on the chart) and most recently for his collaboration with the Still Game and Chewin’ The Fat Star Ford Kieran (whom Kyle Falconer introduced to one another at his songwriting camp in Spain; ‘La Sierra Casa’ ) for the dance track ‘Coffee Man’.
‘Coffee Man’ was well received earning RYZY coverage across the press including, The Daily Record, The Scottish Sun, The Herald, The Courier, The Independent, The Standard and on Scottish TV.
RYZY’s latest project Sunkisst are now set to release their self-titled debut album on the 29th March, the first single from which ‘Amplifier’ will also be released on the same day. The track was initially part of a previous project that RYZY and producer Ryan Enockson were working on remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic and was originally penned by RYZY, Kyle Falconer (The View) and Matthew Hickman (Brownbear).
The track was completed when Sunkisst headed out to Bryan Adams Warehouse Studio in Vancouver to record their debut record. ‘Amplifier’ was in fact a last minute change out by Producer Ryan Enockson. Ryan suggested the band switch out the track ‘Nothing To Hide’ for ‘Amplifier’ to give the record more edge, challenging the band who had never played it before to track it live. After 32 takes they had it!
The lyrics weave a tale of love's complexities, the challenges of maintaining integrity within a relationship, and the inevitable realisation that sometimes, despite best efforts, love alone is not enough to overcome personal flaws and mutual grievances. The use of ‘Amplifier’ as a metaphor for the voice and true emotions underscores the power of honesty and communication, suggesting that these elements are essential for understanding and possibly reconciling the relationship's inherent contradictions.
‘Amplifier’ was tracked at Bryan Adams, Warehouse Studio in Vancouver BC, was Recorded, Produced and Mixed by: Ryan Enockson (Michael Bublé, Bryan Adams, Motley Crüe, Mumford & Sons, Dolly Parton, Muse, Richie Sambora). Studio Engineer: Annie Kennedy Mastered by: Robin Sutherland, Esko Mastering, Finland and is being released on Sound Town Records.
SUNKISST are
Ryan Mitchell Mackay (RYZY) - Guitar, Vocal, Drums
Jack Robert Franklin - Bass, Backing Vocal
Kieran Mitchell (Freddy) - Drums, Vocal, Piano
Robbie Young - Guitar, Vocal, Piano
SUNKISST - ALBUM TRACK LISTING
I Feel Love
Won’t Go By
Looking At The Sun
Amplifier
Mystery Man
Tomorrow Will Come
Meet Me in Tangier
Unwind
Seeds To Sow
Ain’t Gonna Change
What Would I Do
Beechwood Blues
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