Kinch (surname)

Kinch is a surname, and may refer to:

Kinch

Kinch is an indie pop band from Phoenix, Arizona. Their sound has been described as "an alt-rock pop style reminiscent of a few Brit bands, hearkening back to the sensibilities of '60s garage rock." The band's debut album, Advances, was honored as the Best Arizona Album of 2008 by the Phoenix New Times. Their pop sound has drawn comparisons to Coldplay and The Strokes, while others have likened them to Ben Folds, Rick Ross and Blur. The name 'Kinch' is a reference to the character Stephen Dedalus in the novel Ulysses by James Joyce.

History

Kinch was formed when cousins Andrew Junker and Brian Coughlin began playing music with their childhood friend, Jake Malone, in high school and college. In April 2008, following in the footsteps of Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead, Kinch self-released their debut album, Advances, for free download. Advances was recorded at home with Kinch's frequent collaborator, Producer/Engineer Alex Pasco (French Kicks, The Little Ones, Ra Ra Riot). The album's sound has been described as a "Spector-ish Wall of Sound with great vocal melodies." Another reviewer writes, "each tune brims with Beatles-esque melodies, lush keyboard and guitar soundscapes and a deft touch for catchy song craft."Advances was honored as the Best Arizona Album of 2008 by the Phoenix New Times.