The Sunset Kings is an American indie rock band in the post-Frank Ocean era. Their cinematic lyrics are inspired by beat poetry and the Boston poetry scene, and their unique blend of music incorporates jazz, pop, soul, and prog influences to create forward-thinking alternative fusion.
The band has two concept albums out now: Debut LP "The Ballad of Bella Fury", and their newest release, "Shadow Work In Technicolor" which follows the band into 2020, two years after the death of their original bassist Shag. "Shadow Work In Technicolor" is the joint effort of vocalist Star and saxophonist Neumi as they go through the fire of grief and loss to forge forward as a band.
In 2021, The Sunset Kings are rediscovering a new sound driven by heartfelt songwriting, defined well by Star's understated torch vocals, Neumi's polyrhythmic horn playing, and the gospel and jazz-inspired piano playing of R.D. Salomon.