Sam Kogon: “Wake Up Your Kids // Sleeping Beauty”

05 Feb 2014 — Andi Wilson

Brooklyn's Sam Kogon is a bit of an old soul, venerable enough to compare his vocals and melodies to the dark ballads of Roy Orbison in addition to mod-harmonies that will melt your heart. While this matured sensibility shines through, Kogon's stylish guitar licks fused with contemporary sonance are taking me back to early 2009, honestly being one of my favorite years for experimental indie-pop. "Wake Up Your Kids // Sleeping Beauty" could have nicely fit in the realm of releases such as The Antlers' Hospice or Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest. What's most endearing is the fervor mixed with honest emotion, forming a craving to reiteratively keep these tracks on repeat. 

Kogon plans to release a full EP / LP in the near future and will be performing with a full band at Silent Barn with Montreal pop band Sheer Agony this Sunday, Feburary 9.

"Sleeping Beauty" was included on a compilation cassette titled Scrapings via Prison Art which you can order or stream here.

 

Album Artwork by Joel Jensen Heath.