The rock artist known as IID Empire has
released his debut full-length album, “Kast of Modern Empire.”
The LP contains 11 original tracks for an approximate total listening
time of a full hour, making for a round treatment of IID Empire's
repertoire. It has been published as an independent release without
the influence of the corporate music industry. Grooving, sex-charged,
and sharpened with balanced doses of audio aggression, “Kast of
Modern Empire” is easily one of the best independent rock releases
of 2015.
IID Empire (pronounced 2-D after the
artist's initials) cites as main music influences Noel Gallagher,
Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White and Richie Sambora. The
resultant sound is steeped in the Brit-pop subculture that stretches
from the 1960s to the year 2000 and beyond. Fans of groups such as
Pulp, Oasis and the Verve will be particularly enthusiastic about
“Kast of Modern Empire,” though the record has more than enough
meat for listeners with a penchant for classic British rock like that
of the Jam, the Who, or even the Animals as well.
The lush, expansive tones on “Kast of
Modern Empire” are all the more impressive because the LP has been
orchestrated by a single musician, IID Empire, wholly without
creative collaboration.
“I am a solo artist first and
foremost,” IID Empire writes. “I created the album entirely on my
own, playing every instrument on each track as well as adding
vocals.”
The achievement this represents doesn't
manifest until one hears the music. The impact is immediate and real.
It's hard to keep from seeing a live group behind the wall of sound
that is “Kast of Modern Empire.”
In fact, IID Empire is currently at
work assembling a live show. Fans will be duly excited to hear this,
but not surprised. The music practically leaps onstage every time the
music fan hits 'play' as it is. IID Empire describes the crew as a
four piece with himself playing guitar and performing lead vocals.
IID Empire writes and plays music in
his home city of Glasgow, Scotland.
“Kast of Modern Empire” by IID
Empire is available online worldwide at hundreds of locations. Get in
early, rock fans. Very early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“Kast of Modern Empire” by
IID Empire at iTunes –
Website –
2dempire.com
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