Tim Kile: The new album in the news
What people are saying about 'These Things Are Being Gathered for the Fire'
Tim Kile released his debut album, These Things Are Being Gathered for the Fire on Wednesday, April 28 — and so far, the press reaction has been positive. Below is an updating list of press hits, reviews, features, spotlights, radio spins, and more.
But first, listen to the new LP via Spotify.
June: Kurrent Music
Tim Kile Goes The Distance on New Release
"The indie rock-pop album is a true testament to Tim's careful lyrical consideration and musical skills on instruments such as piano, guitar and bass. ...though every song is distinctly different, there is a connecting underlying tone of romanticism and intrigue that connect all the pieces together in an addicting way. 'These Things Are Being Gathered For The Fire' [is] 44 minutes of pure aural ecstasy that make you want to listen again and again!"
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June 8: Tinnitist
71 Songs The Music Gods Want You To Hear
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June 3: The Music Bugle [interview]
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May 18: Independent Clauses [feature]
“Kile was frontman of the short-lived Wild Light, which produced an all-time-favorites-list song for me (‘My Father Was a Horse’), so I’m thrilled to catch up with new work from him. This track has all the arch, urgent intertwined neurosis and enthusiasm that I could hope for in an indie-rock track from Kile. There’s some lovely quiet/loud action here in the heartland-rock-meets-indie-ennui.”
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May 13: Dancing About Architecture [review]
These Things Are Being Gathered for the Fire – Tim Kile (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
“It’s a balanced album and a great one too. There are moments of upbeat energy and those of quiet introspection, sometimes the songs look you in the eye and speak to you directly, other times they feel like you have taken a furtive peek in someone else’s diary. But always the songs come cocooned in marvelous sonic packages, from the big and bombastic to the sensitive and subtle.”
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May 11: Independent Artist Buzz [review]
Tim Kile Flies Solo on New Release
“Elements of both bands [Arcade Fire, Wild Light] are totally there – the 2010s heartfelt vocals, banging drums, and beautifully powerful guitar shine through in Tim’s solo project. It’s so cool to be able to hear what he’s capable of when he has complete control over the sound.”
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May 10: Tinnitist [mention]
Indie Roundup | 30 Songs To Spin Your Turbines This Monday
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May 10: Vents Magazine [feature]
Tim Kile (Founding Member of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
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May 3: The Other Side Reviews [review]
“Austin musician Tim Kile has unveiled a boisterous, jovial sounding indie track decrying society’s downfall with amusement and lyrical wit… It is an addictive track that hides the singer’s cynicism behind driving retro guitars, big drums and unfolding, carefree melodies warping and distorting towards its finish. Elements of chaos and clashes give the song a sense of a record aged in a dusty studio, but it speaks to the generations of today.”
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May 3: PM Studio Co. Ltd.
Tim Kile Releases Debut Album “These Things Are Being Gathered For The Fire”: Streaming
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May 2: Drop The Spotlight [feature]
Tim Kile (Founding Member of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
“Tim Kile’s new album is a thing of beauty. Tim shares his artistic view of his musical emporiums with a map of filled with discoveries. You want to close your eyes and imagine the stories Tim sings to you while the fire crackles in the distance. …A detailed musical epiphany throughout this album that will have your imagination curated throughout the day.”
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May 1: Indie Criollo [feature]
10 Recomendaciones Diarias Del Under Mundial Para El Oído Exigente #137
“Tim Kile… arrives with one of those songs that releases all the bad vibes that you kept inside, with a proposal full of all the indie-rock passion that you needed. Wasteland is a fascinating proposal, which flies with all the emotions that can brighten the sunset of any day you live.”
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April 30: Blood Makes Noise [review]
Tim Kile: "These Things Are Being Gathered For The Fire" Review
"Overall a very solid album that references everything from the indie realm of the last 40 years. It never feels for a moment though that this is anything but a Tim Kile record."
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April 30: Blackbird News [feature]
Tim Kile (Founding Member Of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
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April 30: Slow City [mention]
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April 30: Skope Mag [mention]
Tim Kile (Founding Member of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
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April 29: With Guitars [feature]
Tim Kile (Founding Member of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
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April 29: Last Day Deaf [mention]
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April 29: Volatile Weekly [feature]
Tim Kile (Founding Member of Arcade Fire, Wild Light) Debuts Solo Album
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April 28: Modern Mystery Blog [feature]
Tim Kile Shines On Glorious Debut Solo Release
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April 28: The Indie Source [feature]
Tim Kile is Creating Music on His Own Terms with Debut Solo Release
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March 11: Middle Eight [interview]
“Tim Kile's song writing capabilities are undeniable; a unique ability to combine intelligent lyricism relating to important societal issues is paired with addictive feel-good indie pop.”
“'My Medicine' delivers dazzling indie-pop with a deeply honest and personal message at the roots... 'Witness' offers a melancholic approach and 'Nightbird' delivers a stunningly beautiful and atmospheric slow burner.”
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March 2: Blood Makes Noise [review]
More From Arcade Fire/wild Light Co-founder Tim Kile
“I love when artists can cull from all of their inspirations over the past 60 or so years of music and turn it into contemporary material.”
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February 28: Backseat Mafia [premiere]
Premiere: Tim Kile Releases The Affecting Indie Pop Of ‘my Medicine’
“With all its stilted piano, brushes of synth and wisps of backing harmonies, ['My Medicine'] manages to hit a spot where it’s instantly lovable and uplifting and yet, has just a little hint of the melancholy contained within... you need ‘My Medicine’ in your lives.”
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The music from Tim Kile’s debut album has been heard on:
Virtual Detention WZBC (Newton)
Only Rock Radio (Spain)
First Listen 88.1 FM KNNZ (North Dakota)
Breakfast of Champions WMBR (Cambridge)
Bay State Rock (Boston)
idobi Radio (USA)
Pop Radio UK (London)
Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood (Boston)
BumbleBee Radio (Boston)
Christian's Cosmic Corner on Mark Skin Radio (Massachusetts)
indie617 (Cambridge)
KOR Radio (Bath UK)
Remember Then Radio WRTR (New Jersey)
Tim Kile on the internet:
SPOTIFY . AUDIOMACK . BANDCAMP
WEBSITE . FACEBOOK . INSTAGRAM . TWITTER
Facebook Fan Group: KILE KIDZ