New KCene drop: We go deep with [SPACE] Jockey, the Kansas City shoegaze/rock band crafting hazy textures, melodic vulnerability, and raw emotional punches. Fronted by Cheyenne's vocals (joined by Chris Swartley on guitars, Kevin Ingraham on drums, and Matt Tuttle on bass), they formed officially in 2023 after years of friend-jams—and their debut album Modern Comforts (Nov 2024) is earning love as 'all killer, no filler' earnest punk for late nights and loud speakers.
In this episode:
How the band evolved from creative hangouts to locked-in lineup and signature sound (Deftones intensity meets Paramore emotional edge)
Songwriting layers: Starting with personal vulnerability, building confrontation through riffs and atmosphere, and Chris's wild ideas turning into great songs.
Behind-the-scenes on Modern Comforts—tracks like 'Brain Dead,' 'Treading Glass,' 'Terminal Boredom,' 'The Well,' and what makes the record hit so cathartic
Live fire: Energy at Sk8bar, VooDoo Lounge, and connecting with KC crowds in the heavier shoegaze lane.
We also touch bigger questions bubbling in the scene:
AI's role in music/art—does it clash with the human vulnerability at the core of their work?
KC's underground potential— what's fueling the rise of alt/rock acts, and where could more support (venues, promo, community) help bands push further?
Thanks to the band for the honest vibes. And this is Julianna McCarroll's first episode co-hosting—welcome to the crew!
Stream Modern Comforts: Bandcamp / Spotify / Apple Music
Follow [SPACE] Jockey: @spacejockeyband on IG
KCene: @kcene_official FB/IG/TikTok
KCene fam—drop in the comments: Go-to track from Modern Comforts? Thoughts on vulnerability in shoegaze? What's next for KC's alt scene?
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