KAWALA follow last year’s successful run of sold-out UK date with a slice of indie-pop optimism to start 2024 in ‘American Adrenaline’.
Back with their infectiously sounding harmonies blended seamlessly with mixtures of buoyant soundscapes, the North London five-piece yet again spotlight a signature sound that earned them an inundation of praise for their debut album Better With You.
Harmonising over sleek production with an overtly energetic chorus, accompanied with lines such as “I want the sun-kiss, overhead, high speed, mindset…” ‘American Adrenaline’ sets the scene as a glorious refresh for the band, and fans agree by instantly connecting with the track at live shows and furthering it as a bonafide crowd pleaser.
It sees the band’s distinctive song writing qualities shine in ways they haven’t before, marking a new and improved version of KAWALA; one that’s ready to take the new year by storm.
Listen to ‘American Adrenaline’ by KAWALA on our West Ham United Fan Playlist on Spotify.
“We wrote American Adrenaline about the constant struggle we all face every day chasing this mythical unreachable idea of what often gets described as the ‘American dream’” they explain. “The glitz, the glamour & in reality it all feels miles away… but maybe that’s okay.”
Since releasing their debut album Better With You in 2022, KAWALA have seen praise from the likes of The Independent, describing the record as “a confident debut, the ideal summer-ready soundtrack”, Dork who claim “KAWALA step onto their own feet … their most self-assured” plus acclaim from CLASH “Consistent and fluid harmonies” and Far Out Magazine “Pocket-sized anthem after pocket-sized anthem”.
Containing a spectrum of thoughts, feelings and observations Better With You, is driven by golden melodies, danceable afrobeat-inspired rhythms and immediate harmonies that create a truly encompassing atmosphere across its ten songs. The album followed a series of acclaimed EPs and live shows from the band, who over the two years previous to its release established a community focused fanbase across the country. Better With You was a celebration of this communality, with a lyrical thread running through its songs charting the band’s growth as people and as artists.
