(Animated and Fun Production in Time for Spring Break)
Today The Kings’ new music video, “Nowhere to Go But Gone” is officially out in support of spring break (March 11-April 8). Watch the video with the message, “There is no trip like a road trip.”
Lead singer/bassist
Dave Diamond says, “There’s
nothing like the feeling of freedom driving in your old set of wheels with a
couple of your best buds on spring break. Maybe somewhere out there you’ll meet
the one of your dreams that feels exactly like you do, maybe not. But things
always have a happy ending. That’s what spring break is about. Partyitis
all the way.”
“Nowhere
to Go But Gone” picks up where their recent production, “Always Off the Deep
End” left off with bandmates Diamond, keyboardist Sonny Keyes, drummer Todd
Reynolds, and guitarist Mister Zero in animated settings relevant to the songs’
stories.
In the
case of “Nowhere to Go But Gone,” the band’s taking an electrifying road trip
throughout North America in a van. We see humorous connection with sites
including the Pacific Coast Highway, Vancouver and even Mount Rushmore but with
the band members instead of Presidents! Plus the video features live performances of
the band. Peter Grecco handles the
creative production of the video animation and editing. Visit grecco.ca.
Written by
Diamond and Zero, “Nowhere to Go " is, according to Zero, “about a road
trip as a way to take a break from a relationship that is getting stale.” It
appears on the band’s new album, "The Longest Story Ever Told."
Rave
and Roll’s Miss Sparker
loves Diamond’s “purposely unique voice. There’s no question that you’re
listening to a Kings track when David revs up his vocal cords. It’s kind of
like being at a monster truck show and turning up the volume to eleven. This is
especially the case on the tracks that really rock out, such as on ‘Nowhere
to Go But Gone.’”
"The
Longest Story Ever Told" is The Kings’ 7th studio album with ten
tracks, that feature support from iconic music industry veterans handling the
mixing console, including Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple),
Terry Brown (RUSH). Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine) handles the mix
on “Nowhere to Go But Gone.”
Originally
known as Whistleking, The Kings formed in Vancouver, British Columbia and
Oakville, Ontario, Canada. In 1980, after signing with Elektra Records, The
Kings released the Bob Ezrin produced, platinum selling album "The
Kings Are Here." The single “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To
Glide” caught on all over North America, with huge airplay in every major
market. It stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for nearly six months, prompting an
incendiary appearance on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. Now certified
gold, “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ To Glide” was recently inducted into the
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has received other accolades including
the SOCAN Classic Award. The amazing video for it has over 5,700,000
views.
Now, in
2024, The Kings, with their history of hits, over 2000 North American shows,
and a devoted fan base, remain a hungry band with something to prove. "The
Longest Story Ever Told" reaffirms their status as a rock band with
songwriting depth. Writes Miss Sparker, “None of the lyrics are throwaway–the
songs are well-written, relate to the crazy world-at-large, and draw the
listener in by their relevance. If I’ve roused your interest, read up more on
The Kings at their website, and definitely consider adding their music to your
play list."
