(Taken from www.myspace.com/allthesekings) All These Kings came together in May 2006 when Aaron Marks (vocals) joined his high school friend Brad Teitelbaum (guitar) in Boston where Brad was attending Berklee College of Music. Aaron and Brad sought out other talented musicians at Berklee, and Marie Kim (keyboards/vocals), Chris Bookhout (bass) and Dan Barnett (drums) rounded out the lineup in March 2007. The band began writing new material and performing heavily throughout Boston, with several additional shows in the NYC area. Over the summer of 2007 they wrote the majority of the tracks for their self titled release (July 2008), and toured throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Aaron describes their sound as "an emotional rollercoaster with heartfelt lyrics pushed forward by an eclectic mix of intense rock and beautiful melodies.” Based out of Boston, their sound is influenced by many of the rock bands from the U.K. like Radiohead and Snow Patrol. It is alternative rock with meaningful lyrics. All These Kings is one of the most sought-after bands from Boston, and reviews of their shows have been positive. "We’ve made it clear that All These Kings are one of our favorite bands (singer Aaron Marks, for example, appeared on our cover). We also hosted them at the Harpoon Summer Session in June. By the time ATK were headlining the indoor stage, it had gotten so hot they asked if they could play without pants. We thought sure, why not. They came onstage in just their underwear and sneaks. Baller. They’ve been responsible for the fun Compound parties held around Allston, Boston and Cambridge, and now ATK finally have a CD to sell and celebrate. It of course includes live hits like “Moths” and ballads like “Suburban Love Song.” -The Weekly Dig "All These Kings is certainly worth checking out, and could be one of the better local bands I've seen in awhile." Dave Anastasi - East3rd Blog ATK are an Allston band that has no member carrying each other as they are effortlessly working upon the same upper plain. Their songs are catchy and carried by tighter-than-spandex drums and goose-bump-giving harmonies... it's really good shit. Brenda from Great Scott
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