King Park

"Stay" a song from King Park speaks about the heartbreak of losing a loved one. This song was originally inspired by Murphy from Interstellar when her Father is on the other side of the galaxy. The chorus in the song “I watch our clocks move further away, I asked you to stay” alludes to the conversation between Murphy and her father before he leaves.

"We are proud of the songs ability to capture aspects of the movie while maintaining the much more real emotion of loss. I think that the movie itself does an excellent job of this - being such a grandiose film while hitting people on a very raw and personal level, we like to think our song does the same thing."

"Stay" is off their upcoming album ‘The Light I Can’t See. - Sirens Sound

Emotive, angst ridden melodica abounds in King Park’s new bold track Stay. These Canadian natives have a heartfelt rawness to their sound that’s both refreshing and commanding. Check this puppy out and look out for the album The Light I Can’t See that drops on 3 November, 2017.



This from the band:
“One of the first songs we wrote in Nashville was ‘Stay.’ As our sound matured, the song underwent similar changes. By the time we came back home, the song, as well as our band, sounded very little like where it started. “Stay” speaks about the heartbreak of losing a loved one. This song was originally inspired by Murphy from Interstellar when her Father is on the other side of the galaxy. The chorus in our song ‘I watch our clocks move further away, I asked you to stay’ alludes to the conversation between Murphy and her father before he leaves. We are proud of the songs ability to capture aspects of the movie while maintaining the much more real emotion of loss. I think that the movie itself does an excellent job of this – being such a grandiose film while hitting people on a very raw and personal level, we like to think our song does the same thing.” - Thw Lowdown Under (Aza)

King Park – Stay

This is the song that tore King Park away from their old sound and pushed them into a heavier, more mature direction.



King Park moved to Nashville in September of 2015 to immerse themselves in the music industry – studying, recording, producing, putting on shows and playing with up to 5 or 6 bands a week.

Stay was one of the first songs they wrote in Nashville. However, as their sound matured, the song underwent similar changes. By the time they came back home, the song, as well as their band, sounded very little like where it started. It speaks about the heartbreak of losing a loved one. This song was originally inspired by Murphy from Interstellar when her Father is on the other side of the galaxy. The chorus in the song “I watch our clocks move further away, I asked you to stay” alludes to the conversation between Murphy and her father before he leaves. Check out the video of the scene if you’ve never seen it. - Our Basement

King Park – “Stay”

King Park released their new song—and the one that changed everything for their band—“Stay,” off their forthcoming album The Light I Can’t See. - Alt Press- Maggie Dickman

King Park release their EP ‘The Light I Can’t See’ on November 3 and we’re giving you the chance to stream the whole record now.

“The name of the EP comes from a line in ‘Stay'”, the band explain. “We like it because it captures a lot of the dark feel of the album and each song can really relate to that notion. We struggled a bit with releasing an EP with such a dark title but on reflection of each song – it is only fitting to have a bit of a darker title.

I prefer our music to be interpreted by the listener as opposed to them taking my version of the lyrics. I think that is the most beautiful thing about music. Patrick Rothfuss (writer of the kingkiller chronicles) once said this about interpretation and specifically explaining his own interpretation of his work “Please don’t feel like you’re doing it wrong – do it the way that makes you happy but heres how it is in my head, if you’re curious. Not trying to be prescriptive but just like, here’s a little something for those of you that want it.”

Stream ‘The Light I Can’t See’ below: - Punktastic - Mark Johnson

Originating in the Ancaster area as To Our Divide, King Park opted for a name change and to move away from their pop-punk roots. However I wouldn’t say that the pop-punk influences have completely gone away. “Stay” still has some pop or even emo qualities but is more melodic and intense. You can tell there is serious passion put forward into this song. The vocals strain as the guitars flow from hectic to almost atmospheric. The new album “The Lights I Can’t See” is available this week and the release party goes down at the Casbah in Hamilton on November 2nd. – Kris Gies - Deli Magazine - Kris Gies

Your heart is a ghost
It’s haunting this home
I first caught King Park on the bill at Basement Revolver’s album release show (which I was also happy to DJ!) and was taken aback by the heavy, emo, soaring rock sounds that blasted from the stage. Was not expecting that! The band has been through an evolution, moving away from their punk rock roots and maturing into a deeper, grittier sound. Along with some changes in the lineup, the band comes out stronger on the other side and is raring to go. King Park’s new EP The Light I Can’t See is out now. - I HEART HAMILTON

Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario is King Park, a hard-hitting rock band with their latest release, The Light I Can’t See. Over the course of its four tracks, the group’s EP is a firm affirmation in their modern rock creative direction.

Opening with “Stay”, The Light I Can’t See starts off on a sombre, dark, and explosive note. The song is above the heaviest and features the lyric in which the album is titled after. Reminiscent of post-rock pioneers Thrice, the track mixes ambient guitar work with metal-inspired songwriting. The same can be said for the record’s ballad, “Words”; an intense track that once again blurs the lines between soft and ambient with heavy and distorted.

“Grey”, the album’s second track, feels like the black sheep on the EP. It doesn’t quite fit with either the post-rock style that consistently pumps throughout the other three tracks, nor does it connect with the band’s pop-punk roots. Instead, it feels quite experimental with a lead guitar line that weaves nicely in and around the vocal melody in a very creative manner. The song is not only great, but it offers a wide range and sense of versatility to the record, something that is often absent from many EP’s especially ones with less than five tracks to them.

As a whole, King Park’s The Light I Can’t See is an excellent release that brings the alternative rock of the 2000’s into the modern sounds of today’s rock in a seamless manner that is both innovating and slightly nostalgic. Without a doubt, The Light I Can’t See will leave listeners with a feeling of excitement for what is to come from King Park. - Canadian Beats - Gerrod Harris

With all four bands competing extremely hard, it’s not very easy to pick a winner but the judges put their votes in and decided after contemplating all weekend. So without further or due the winner is…King Park! - Canadian Beats

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018 ROCKSEARCH CHAMPIONS: KING PARK! - IHeartRadio