Next

Description

With her fourth full-length album of original material, idiosyncratic singer/songwriter Kendra Morris invites you to join her in the DIY kaleidoscope world of Next. Morriss latest record for Karma Chief strips away the veneers of layered production andslick sounds to create an album that may be Kendra at her most authentic, one inwhich the creative process is vibrant, beautiful, and messy, buoyed by heart and the imperfectly perfect now.

A concept album in reverse, Next ties Kendras cast of characters to a vintageboard game in the spirit of Milton Bradleys finest retro dice-rolling moments. Travelalong Nexts block-to-block journey, and this universe reveals itself. You can hearthe sonic palette resonate with Morriss influences and inspirations. Decades ofNew York sounds and voices bend and blend at the seams of these tracksaworld where the Brill Building and Warhols Factory thrive on the same block while Blondie and the Frightnrs explore rocksteady sounds. Doo-wop and boom-bapsoundtrack a UHF networks worth of cut-and-paste stylings, all the while paced by Morris, an artist equally at home behind the lens as she is in front of a microphone.

Kendra Morris and Karma Chief Records invite you to play along with Next, a sonicjourney where the roll of the dice means excitement and adventure. Its Next,complete with 10 tracks and hours of fun for the whole family. Some assemblyrequired. Turntable, CD/cassette player, or streaming service sold separately.

Co-produced by Leroi Conroy (Terry Cole) of Colemine Recordsand Kendra Morris.

Album features Jimmy James (Parlor Greens, Delvon Lamarr OrganTrio) and Ray Jacildo (Black Keys, Jr Thomas & The Volcanos).

Recorded in Loveland, Oh with all vintage gear. Tracked through Tascam 388.

Album housed in a gatefold tip-on jacket. Inner gatefold features playable board game. Each record includes die-cutinsert with playing pieces and game cards to punch out.