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FutureKind

About Me


Debut Album:
CD Press / Reviews:
Creating beautiful electronica that is sometimes experimental and always ethereal, combining downtempo, lounge, trip-hop and ambient.
- Java Magazine
Fans of Electronica music are in for a real treat when they heard the unique sounds of FutureKind. A mix between pop, trip-hop, jazz, dub, and world music, the four-piece band has created something that fans will soon not forget!
- Junior's Cave
Available Online Now @:
(buy) CDBABY
(buy) Amazon
(buy) Itunes
FutureKind "Hideaway" Music Video
Futurekind "Love Can Wait" live performance
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F u t u r e K i n d
Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, FutureKind heralds a new era of Electronica music. Drawing equal inspiration from pop, trip-hop, jazz, dub, and world music, the four-piece band has been compared to Massive Attack, Portishead, and Zero 7, though none of these comparisons accurately describe FutureKind's unique sound. Gabriel Santa Cruz's rhythmic, percussive programming provides excellent counterpoint to his soaring guitar work and Thalia Williams' subtle yet alluring vocals. This infused with Frankie Escalante's deep basslines and Ben Dumbauld's dynamic, jazzy drumming makes FutureKind's music innovative and experimental, yet at the same time organic and melodic. Live, FutureKind seamlessly mixes warm sequences with multi-instrumental performance, utilizing keyboards, vibraphone, and percussion to provide an experience that lovers of all types of music will enjoy. Futurekind has shared the stage w/: International & National Acts: Husky Rescue, Asobi Seksu, Mosquitos, Oppenheimer, Judah Johnson, Maria Taylor, Six Parts Seven, Voxtrot and Au Revoir Simonee
Media Says:
If you've ever read author Tom Wolfe's seminal classic "Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" you'll love FutureKind.
- URB Magazine
They're innovative and experimental, yet at the same time, they strive to be organic and melodic.
- Electronic Musician Magazine
Music Featured on:
*TuneTank ElectroDance Express Compilation CD
*Trance Fury Radio (www.trancefuryradio.com)
*Well Rounded Radio
*Indie Life Radio
*Radio Phoenix
-Sonicbids Press Kit Here-
Booking Contact:
[email protected]
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/10/2004
Band Website: www.futurekind.net"www.futurekind.net
Band Members:
Thalia Williams
Vocals

Gabriel Santa Cruz

Guitar,Programming

Ben Dumbauld

Drums,Vibes

Frankie Escalante

Bass Guitar

Influences:Massive Attack, Venus Hum, Shannon Wright, Hooverphonic, Tricky, Baxter, Pixies, Lamb, GusGus, Yan Tiersen, Dead Can Dance, Thievery Corporation, Air, Portishead, Cibo Matto, Niobe, Cocteau Twins, Radiohead, Garbage, Goldfrapp, Morcheeba, Prince, Genesis, Neil Finn, Aphex Twin, Erik Saie, St Germain, Stereolab, Everything But The Girl, Curve, Ride, Lush, Bauhaus, Depeche Mode, David Sylvian, Peter Gabriel, Catherine Wheel
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Find us at:
Purevolume.com

Reverbnation.com

Thesixtyone.com

Sounds Like: An elegant blend of electronic and organic
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

D.A.M. Magazine/Underworldmixradio

Hello!Check out Futurekind's new interview with D.A.M. Magazine: http://www.thedammagazine.com/DAM%20June%2009-.pdfAlso, we've just been selected to be played on Underworldmixradio.com.  The channel s...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:33:00 GMT

Junior's Cave Online Magazine Interview

Hello Everyone,Please check out our new interview with the very cool Junior's Cave Online Magazine:http://www.juniorscave.com/FutureKind.htmlThanks!FK
Posted by on Fri, 08 May 2009 17:20:00 GMT

Television Noir

Watch Episode 11 of Television Noir- a local TV show that covers the best of the Phoenix art, film and music scene.  Our video for Hideaway is featured. www.myspace.com/televisionnoir &...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:02:00 GMT

Java Magazine cd review!

  Please check out the great review of our ep 'Surround' from Java Magazine: http://javamagaz.com/Page34and35.html Futurekind Surround EP By William Reed Java Magazine   Another up and comin...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:58:00 GMT

Local places to buy cd for $5

Hello, Our new ep is available in several cool shops and hangouts in the Phoenix area for $5.  You can find it at: 3 Roots Cafe: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewpro file&f...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:37:00 GMT

New song mixes

Three posts in one day.  That's a record for us.  :) Anyway, please check out the new, mastered song mixes from the ep 'Surround', and let us know what you think. Thanks, FK
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:53:00 GMT

New cd available for sale!

Hello, You can purchase our new ep, 'Surround' on the following websites: www.cdbaby.com www.amazon.com www.itunes.com We would love it if you left a review! Thanks, FK  
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:37:00 GMT

New Times Cd Release Party Review!

Check out a review of our cd release party from Phoenix New Times' blog, Up on the Sun:Futurekind at Last ExitSun Oct 05, 2008 at 02:33:07 PM By Jonathan McNamaraLast Wednesday, Music Editor Martin Ci...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:01:00 GMT

Hideaway video details

Just a few details about the Hideaway video: Director and Producer: Nicol Eilers Production company: D+NA Films The influences were steampunk, vaudeville, and the Arizona Surrealist painter Philip C. ...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Featured Article: Electronic Musician Magazine

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Posted by on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:36:00 GMT