KING VAGABOND

"Fiction is a lie that tells us true things, over and over." Fantasy horror writer Neil Gaiman perfectly captures the inspirational vantage point of King Vagabond, the supernatural avatar housing the consciousness of frontman, vocalist Joey Dean and guitarist, producer Niko Vaude. For Joey and Niko, fiction depicts not only King Vagabond's lyrics and visuals, teeming with literary allusions, but also the fantastical lens through which they craft a cutting-edge cocktail of sound, mixing alternative grit with ambient synths and contemporary pop hooks with innovative electronics... Home page of King Vagabond, an alternative, indie, pop group from New York. King Vagabond's alt pop soundscape skillfully balances the friction of opposing forces. The atmosphere of soft, ethereal synths meet the bite of hard-hitting solos, distorted bass