| FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN 7 YEARS ALL WE ARE, OUT THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025, VIA SCI FIDELITY RECORDS KYLE’S BREW FEST SEPT 6 AT WIBBY BREWING – LONGMONT, CO |
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| Photo Credit: Tobin Voggesser “character-driven storytelling” – East of 8th “deeply personal and experimental new project” – Hops & Spirits “Introspective” – JamBase “‘Colorado,’ the lush track pays homage to his native space through reflections of the sun-casted landscape, evoking the brightness of foliage against the crisp Rocky Mountain air, and functions as a celebration of the state’s natural abundance.” – Relix Kyle Hollingsworth has released “Waiting on Time,” the final sampling of his new album All We Are, out this Friday, August 1, 2025. “This was an organ based tune,” Hollingsworth says. “I was thinking about Greg Allman when I was writing it. Some of the imagery came from that style. The lyrics speak of the struggle with addiction and staying on track. Falling down and getting back up again.” All We Are marks a bold new chapter in a career defined by creative risk-taking. With more than 20 years of solo work, seven solo albums, and over three decades with The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth continues to push boundaries, delivering a sound that’s fresh, unexpected, and uniquely his own. “Waiting on Time” follows the release of two earlier singles: “Colorado” and “All We Are.” “Colorado” is a song that was inspired by mountain living. “All the images come from above 9,000 feet,” reflects Hollingsworth. “From the fall colors to the sparkling snow and spring flowers, these mountains fill my spirit.” “All We Are,” the title track to the album, is a shimmering, alt-rock-leaning single that trades extended solos for song-focused structure and lyrical introspection, yet remains undeniably funky in true Kyle fashion. Pre-save the new album now. Alongside the new release, Hollingsworth has teamed up with 4 Hands Brewing Company (St. Louis, MO) to craft the perfect beer pairing to complement the music. Look for the collaboration beer this fall in the Midwest near Kyle Hollingsworth Band tour dates at select retailers and taps. In support of the new album, the Kyle Hollingsworth Band will play a number of dates throughout Colorado, the Northeast and the Midwest. Including a fun-filled album release party at Kyle’s iconic beer festival, Kyle’s Brew Fest, hosted at Wibby Brewing Co in Longmont, CO, on September 6. Stay tuned for beer collaborations, the brewery lineup, special guest musicians including Jennifer Hartswick, exciting activities and more at Kyle’s favorite event of the year. For all news and up-to-date tour information. Please visit kylehollingsworth.com. Kyle Hollingsworth Band on Tour Sept 06 – Kyle’s Brew Fest at Wibby Brewing Co. – Longmont, CO Sept 18 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY* Sept 19 – StageOne at FTC – Fairfield, CT* Sept 20 – Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA* Sept 21 – Annapolis Baygrass Festival – Annapolis, MD Oct 24 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI^ Oct 25 – Howlin’ At The Moon – Naperville, IL+ Oct 26 – Riverside Theater (outdoors) – Milwaukee, WI# *w/ The Jauntee ^w/ Neighbor +w/ Family Groove Company #Free Widespread Panic pre-party in the street About Kyle Hollingsworth: “I feel like I’m bolder and braver right now than I’ve ever been with my music,” Kyle Hollingworth asserts, as he considers the scope of his expansive new studio album All We Are. “It begins with my songwriting, where I’m better able to express what I’m experiencing in the moment, while my willingness to explore continues to grow.” This is a striking statement from the accomplished keyboard player and vocalist, as it comes more than two decades after the release of first solo album, and well over thirty years into a vibrant musical career. Then again, given the propensity for chasing new sounds that has been his hallmark, Hollingsworth’s latest creative progression is equally invigorating and inevitable. The title track, which opens his fifth full-length record, sets the tone for the wide-ranging artistic expression to follow. “All We Are” presents a guitar-driven sonic landscape in which Hollingsworth’s signature keyboards play a compelling support role yet are not the focal point. The lyrics are atmospheric and evocative, touching on the themes of life experience and transformation that recur throughout the release. While the self-produced All We Are explores new terrain, the songs inhabit Kyle Hollingsworth’s vivid and bright-hued environs. “Carnival” is inspired by his touring with the String Cheese Incident, the group he’s animated since 1996. The composition began as a bluegrass-infused instrumental inspired by Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby’s collaborative studio record, then took on new colors after Hollingsworth fashioned lyrics to reflect the “traveling circus” of the String Cheese experience. The keyboardist has long demonstrated his affinity for the live setting both with SCI and his own Kyle Hollingsworth Band. He’s adept at pushing musical bounds, yet his contributions are often blithe and buoyant. While touring the globe, performing in some of the world’s most prestigious arenas and amphitheaters, he’s endeared himself to audiences through his absorbing technical flourishes and stirring improvisational flair. Hollingsworth moved to Colorado over 30 years ago due to a yearning for the outdoors, which he evokes in a song named after the Centennial State. “Colorado” depicts the physical surroundings that ground his work, even as he keeps his eye on the horizon. The tune also speaks to his songwriting process, as he notes, “I get a lot of my creative energy when I’m biking, paddleboarding or skiing. Something will come to me and I’ll sing it into my phone.” However, he adds, “I respect how the song wants to be written. I don’t force it. After I get home, I’ll live with it a little bit and purposely let it breathe.” This deliberative approach allows him to nurture material that draws from a panorama of genres and reference points. On All We Are Hollingsworth embraces his instincts for utilizing a rich musical palette yet infusing it with new shadings and shadows. This encompasses “Tee’s Strut,” which offers a nod to funk-fusion progenitor Richard Tee, as well as “Lost in the Mirror,” which employs an Afrobeat style while Hollingsworth muses on his 13-year-old daughter’s newfound fixation with her image. “Waiting On Time” was initially inspired by the music of Gregg Allman yet it also represents a new narrative songwriting technique for Hollingsworth, who frames the composition in the third-person to share an account of a man’s addiction. Hollingsworth also applies this method to “Coming On Strong” in which the female protagonist rides her motorcycle through a hurricane and away from personal strife. The album concludes with a reprise of “All We Are,” which serves to underscore the ideas that inform the release. Hollingsworth explains, “There’s a throughline of how we are able to live in this universe. I’m in constant amazement and wonder of humanity, life on the planet and the beauty of nature all around me. I also continue to be a searcher, looking for challenges that may present themselves. I’m always experimenting musically and trying to stretch beyond what people expect of me, while continuing to examine what I expect of myself.” KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH ALL WE ARE (SCI Fidelity Records) Release Date: August 1, 2025 |
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