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Kiev

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The best kept secret in music

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"The Expensive Demo E.P. SELF-RELEASED"

I love this band, there's no other way of saying it. This CD rocks my body, heart and soul. Every single song on this CD will have you singing along with its catchy tunes and very well done vocals. You'll find yourself swaying with the piano parts and tapping your foot to the amazing percussion. This is progressive-indie rock at its very best. Even if progressive-indie rock isn't exactly your thing, you'll still find yourself loving this CD. -Manda-Dex-Punk - Skratch Magazine CD Review


"June 3, 2005 @ Chain Reaction (Anaheim, CA)"

Kiev puts on a show that is inspiring and moving in every way imaginable! I was incredibly impressed with this Orange County outfit. After blasting their CD from my car for about a week now, I'm realizing just how versatile they are. However, their live show was completely different from their CD. At this particular gig, many new songs were being tried out. Tunes like "The Dog" and "Whale", which are not even on their CD, were quite impressive. Moreover, the whole set was stuffed full of groovy bass lines galore. I was so into it. Check Kiev out-it's worth it! They'll be back at Chain Reaction in July, which no one should miss. If you can't wait, jump on over to My Space and take a listen to some of their tunes. - Skratch Magazine Live


"Online Press"

Myspace.com featured artist; OC Weekly featured artist; Over 50,000 plays on Myspace.com; Featured in the top 10 songs of Nextbighit.com for Bam You Betta, of The Expensive Demo E.P.
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Discography

2005 The Expensive Demo E.P.
Track list:
Puerto Rico
Don’t Lie
This May Be

2006 Cabin of Lights “Demo”
Track list:
The Light You'll See
Just Like Humans?
Roman Numeral 3 Was Here
It’s The End Of The World

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Feeling a bit camera shy

Bio

“Wait, out beneath the sky, and listen for a voice; a quiet tone that speaks (but only to me). The warmth that it brings, running through me, is all we’ll ever need.”

This quote runs deeper within the members of Kiev than Robert Brinkerhoff had originally imagined before committing it to a song. There has to be a certain enlightenment that overpowers rational thought, and asks you to abandon stable and familiar life paths in order to try something new. Why take such a risk? The best way to answer this question is to complete the lyric above:

“Not everyone can love the way this feels.”

Robert, Grace, Zachery, and Brandon definitely love the way it feels.

Surprisingly, the four members of Kiev actually have quite a short history together. Upon forming in late 2004, they recorded and released a 7 song EP with producer/engineer Noel Golden (Matchbox 20, Willie Nelson, Meatloaf, The Exies). Only weeks after completing the recording and without ever even playing a show, Kiev found themselves asked all around town: bouncing from office to office, then from coast to coast to be formally introduced to the industry. Though this was Kiev's first major encounter with the music biz, the individual members themselves were no strangers at all. The members' past projects include national and international touring acts Saosin (Capitol Records), Fairview (Side-Cho Records), Open Hand (Trustkill Records), Ashlee Simpson (Geffen records), and Seattle's EWI.

If the band is not performing within the bustling Orange County/Los Angeles music scene (or occasionally stepping out of state to perform alongside the likes of Secret Machines, Autolux, and Moving Units), Kiev can almost always be found locked up within their secluded 1920's avocado warehouse-turned-practice-space. Here, the band is constantly writing, producing and recording. They are relentlessly exploring new music, sounds, and ideas, intending only to be undeniably honest, creative, and accessible to anyone that wants to be moved.

Although the members of Kiev delight in the future of their career, the present is equally as inviting. Never have they felt more creative, and never has the need to share their music ever been so strong. An upcoming Fall tour may not be enough. Kiev is ready to show everyone how they feel.