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Beauty Kills
PO Box 2347, Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Beauty Kills sound is a blend of Foo Fighters rock intensity and Incubus like hip hop acoustica, mixed with the electonica of Garbage and NIN. Front that with a future blues female singer and you have a sound that is at once unique and familiar. This blend of influences charts unique sonic territory, forging memorable songs and passionate performances with heartfelt creativity and aggressive originality.
Originally a five piece, the current lineup solidified when the departure of their fifth band member caused the remaining members to regroup and redefine themselves and their music. At a very memorable rehearsal, they searched for a way to fill the sonic void when inspiration and ingenuity struck. On that same night the bands dabbling into computer based sounds came together along with the emergence of piano and keyboards. The right blend and mix was complete as well as a clear musical direction. The current lineup is Kelly Morris (vox & piano), Aaron Kaai (guitars & electronica), Jon Hughes (Bass/Guitar) and Jason Fernandez (drums & electronica).
Currently Beauty Kills is finishing up the final mixes for their as of yet untitled debut release. A diverse set of songs, the music will range from the angry “Stressed Out†a song about being pushed to far, to the introspective “Under the Influence†which deals with the struggles of alcoholism, and the unrequited love of “X-Ratedâ€. Also in the works are a video release and summer tour. Stay tuned!
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Fronting Beauty Kills, Kelly Morris finds inspiration from the same bluesy singers that influenced Amy Winehouse, Pink and Joss Stone. While there have been comparisons drawn to these neo retro soul singers, Kelly sets herself apart by defiantly embracing her edgier rock and hip hop tendencies. Her aggressive emotions and future blues melodies meld with her love of urban hip hop rhythm to create a unique lyrical vocal style that is anything but retro.
Agile at creating aggressive guitar riffs and/or trippy guitar soundscapes, Aaron Kaai creates many of the shades and colors of Beauty Kills music. Aaron’s perspective draws much inspiration from a love for many styles of music. From world beat and electronica to alt/rock, retro and beyond, he is a musician always looking for new sounds with which to paint.
As the foundation and driving rhythmic force in the band, Jason Fernandez deftly balances between hip hop groove and alt/rock punch bringing kinetic energy to both the studio and the stage. Live, Jason’s stage presence and command of the groove consistently push his band members to rock with upbeat intensity.
Anchoring the low end is Jon Hughes unique dual bass/guitar style. Early on when a replacement could not be found for a departing guitar member Jon modified his rig and style to combine the roles of bass and rhythm guitar to fill the void. Running two separate rigs Jon is a dynamic powerhouse rhythm section unto himself. Also his keen sense of melody has helped bring the low end sound to the forefront of Beauty Kills music.
Photos by:Paul Fernandez http://www.paulfernandezphoto.com & Sara Liechty Sara's Photo Myspace
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