Cold Blue Kid

"Igniting this spellbound sense of psychedelic dream-love is singer/song writer Alex Longoria and Elizabeth Burchfield whose dreamy, sensual voice delivers the chills. Cold Blue Kid is on their way to the top." - Addicted Chicago

Cold Blue Kid’s new video for “Now You Wake” shows their masterful style at the experimental. The smooth vibe and dual vocals play perfectly together and make you want to know more about this band from Chicago. Track them down. It’s worth the trip. - The Daily Krapht

" Cold Blue Kid brings back the sounds from the early ’90s shoegazer and dreampop genres on their EP Mimic. They deliver the psychedelic shoegazer package in predominantly chill downtempo manner. All in all a pleasant sounding EP from Cold Blue Kid.We look forward to hearing from them again." - Rock In Chicago Magazine

Their music, which they would place on a playlist with Midlake, Emmylou Harris, Talking Heads, Bob Dylan, and the National, is a collaborative indie rock that is really the sum of its parts. Longoria would compare it to paint-by-numbers; he writes songs on guitar and introduces them to the rest of the group to add their own parts and ideas. - Chicago Monthly Magazine

"Atmospheric. Hauntingly mesmerizing. Cold Blue Kid's music has a unique, innovative sound, but also one that is also grounded in stability. The dreamy, fuzzy backdrops combined with darker rock elements and experimentation with different instruments leads to the culmination of a soothing soundtrack featuring all that is good in the world of indie folk rock. Songs range from introspective, comprised of languid beats, to summery, synth-induced rock." - Gapers Block

Longoria would compare it to paint-by-numbers; he writes songs on guitar and introduces them to the rest of the group to add their own parts and ideas. Finishing up a residency this month at Lincoln Park’s Ace Bar, Cold Blue Kid is shifting their focus towards a follow up EP to their February release, Mimic, and then taking their show on the road – they have quite the following in eastern Europe. But until then, they took some time to talk to us about favorites and first CDs in the back of their van.
- Chicago Monthly Magazine

Longoria would compare it to paint-by-numbers; he writes songs on guitar and introduces them to the rest of the group to add their own parts and ideas. Finishing up a residency this month at Lincoln Park’s Ace Bar, Cold Blue Kid is shifting their focus towards a follow up EP to their February release, Mimic, and then taking their show on the road – they have quite the following in eastern Europe. But until then, they took some time to talk to us about favorites and first CDs in the back of their van.
- Chicago Monthly Magazine

Cold Blue Kid is scheduled to perform at the Metropia Experience. - Chicago Sun Times

Cold Blue Kid delivers something new and out of the ordinary for indie pop lovers out there. Mimic is a masterfully crafted record filled with a wave of indie shoegaze rock and punctuated with hazy 80s synth. It's a record that grows on you; forcing you to take a few steps back in hesitation at first listen, yet eventually wooing you in like a long lost lover holding their arms wide open. Step forward and embrace it fully. - Frost Click

Okay, let’s talk about today’s Pick Your Poison. I’ll recommend tracks from Andrew Johnston, Black Twig, Breton, Cold Blue Kid, - Faronheit

Speaking of Canadians, I was somehow brought to Broken Social Scene senses tonight thanks to this good discovery from Chicago: Cold Blue Kid - Oochy Woochy Studio

All similarities aside, the occasional and unexpected launch of drifting guitars lay claim to a rare sweet spot in the ear, leaving our minds on the sun-drenched lawn of an imaginary summer music festival. Impressive new music from a band we hope to follow up on. - Milk Milk Lemonade

Emotionally charged dream pop. That is what I would define Cold Blue Kid’s, Mimic, as being. It’s very atmospheric and vivid. Each song radiates a glimmer that is absolutely mesmerizing. A treat echoing from the streets of Chicago. - Dingus

"Just in time for this un-expected heat wave we’re having, CBN got a dope dose of summer rather early when the five-piece band, Cold Blue Kid, reached out to us to give their new EP titled, “Mimic,” a listen. And I have to say, on first listen, “Mimic” had me head bobbin’. This EP takes each listener on an atmospheric wave ride above the clouds." - Chicago Blogger Network

Maybe Town is a loose and unhinged track that glides along on a menacing vocal and dreamy guitar line before the addition of female vocals in the chorus takes the track somewhere new and unexpected. We like it a lot. - Gold Flake Paint

Cold Blue Kid is a project worth keeping an eye on. Their sound has the depth to fill a large ballroom and the intimacy to rock a campfire. - Thought on Track

En este 2012 la banda ya mostró su segunda entrega y se trata precisamente de su nuevo Mimic EP lanzado el pasado 12 de febrero y compuesto por seis canciones que siguen en la misma línea sonora, añadiéndose un poco de distorsiones y un sonido más shoegaze entre ecos y sombras. - Sound & Vision

En este 2012 la banda ya mostró su segunda entrega y se trata precisamente de su nuevo Mimic EP lanzado el pasado 12 de febrero y compuesto por seis canciones que siguen en la misma línea sonora, añadiéndose un poco de distorsiones y un sonido más shoegaze entre ecos y sombras. - Sound & Vision

Over the last year Cold Blue Kid has transformed from the solo thoughts and tunes of Alex Longoria into full-bodied musical exploration of this six-piece band. The group played their first show back in March 2011 and began working the follow up to Alex's debut album back in November. The result is a 6-track ep that is a force in melodic guitar rock. - The Deli Magazine

Cold Blue Kid is a unique creation of frontman/guitarist Alex Longoria and their songs range from electronic synth pop to rock to summery love songs. All around, the EP is a stunning DIY effort considering the variety of sounds and instruments. - Tour de Vaap

Unlike most tunes lately, “Mimic” does not force itself on you interest-wise. Starting off with a “The Smiths/We Are Scientists-like” strum. A smart progression to the gentle vocals of front-man Alex Longoria. - The Venom Blog

"Cold Blue Kid...have proven that they have enough music, source material, and creative inspiration to make a significant mark on our sonic landscape. / "Cold Blue Kid have a whole lot to offer the indie music world, and it should only get better from here. Keep your ears open for this group. - Indie Music Reviews

Fearless Radio had Cold Blue Kid in the studio on January 24, 2012 to discuss their pre-show rituals, their upcoming EP, their dream interviews, and more. - www.fearlessradio.com

Singer/songwriter Alex Longoria took a year in his study in a tiny Chicago apartment to write and record ten songs about life. Later joining forces with five like-minded musicians resulted in an ever-expanding song book of reflective, affirming, good-timin' music. - WNUR 89.3

Cold Blue Kid are sure to rise in success this year. Their sound differs from much of their folk neighbours, but the step outside the ordinary is far more of a ‘hit’ than a ‘miss’. Their enjoyable, yet emotional music needs attention. - Noize Makes Enemies UK

This cohesiveness helps the record tremendously as a whole. It seems as if each of the chilled out tracks features very strong guitar work surfaced with floating synths, a simple bassline, and piloted by impressive percussion. This is certainly headphone music yet songs like "Maybetown" could certainly impress a crowd with a diverse musical taste. - The Blue Basement

Cold Blue Kid does a pretty good job at emulating a sound that has been long gone from what’s considered “fresh” to the radio. - 402 Productions

"one thing is for sure, and is that they do really awesome music that probably, will make your day one way or another." - Skope Magazine

"one thing is for sure, and is that they do really awesome music that probably, will make your day one way or another." - Skope Magazine

Chicago's Cold Blue Kid features shimmering hooks, fuzzy arrangements and hazy vocals that all help disguise what is in essence relatively generic but otherwise unobjectionable indie rock. - Time Out Chicago

Now that we have gotten our dirty mitts on the whole EP we can tell you that it’s the perfect way to kick off 2012 for fans of dreamy synthesizers and guitar work that makes you melt in your desk chair. Other than the two aforementioned songs, Mimic includes four other tracks all of which I wouldn’t be surprised to hear on my BSS or The Cure Pandora stations. Of the two middle tracks on the EP, “Setback” offers a pulsing tempo under a simple yet elegant melody while the title track propels the pace of the record, driven by a vigorous display of drumming.

The official release for the new EP is set for February 12, 2012, but until then you can check out a live video of “Violent Affair” below and head over to their Facebook page to hear “Maybe Town” while you lick your lips in anticipation of Mimic - Maimed and Taimed

Now that we have gotten our dirty mitts on the whole EP we can tell you that it’s the perfect way to kick off 2012 for fans of dreamy synthesizers and guitar work that makes you melt in your desk chair. Other than the two aforementioned songs, Mimic includes four other tracks all of which I wouldn’t be surprised to hear on my BSS or The Cure Pandora stations. Of the two middle tracks on the EP, “Setback” offers a pulsing tempo under a simple yet elegant melody while the title track propels the pace of the record, driven by a vigorous display of drumming.

The official release for the new EP is set for February 12, 2012, but until then you can check out a live video of “Violent Affair” below and head over to their Facebook page to hear “Maybe Town” while you lick your lips in anticipation of Mimic - Maimed and Taimed

Hearing Kevin Drew say that Broken Social Scene would be on hiatus for “many, many years” back on a rainy night in September was devastating. It has taken us a couple months to start filling the void left by one of our favorite bands, but recently we had a glimmer of hope delivered to our inbox. Cold Blue Kid is the Chicago based brainchild of Alex Longoria, who recorded the first CBK album on his own along with his “guitars, laptop, mics and whole lot of imagination.”

One listen to Cold Blue Kid and the BSS influence is undeniable. This is especially prevalent on the track we have chosen to feature below, “Stay Alive” which was part of CBK’s eponymous debut. Longoria is also quick to credit other M&T favorites as influences on his music, “I love all the ’90s indie bands like Pavement, Sebadoh, Wilco and Smashing Pumpkins before Adore.”

Now Longoria has enlisted 5 other musicians to fill out the band and they are currently wrapping up work on their sophomore effort at Handwritten Recording Studios in Chicago. The album, entitled Mimic, has a tentative release date of January 12, 2012 and promises to bring a smile to the face of those saddened by the loss of BSS. - Maimed & Tamed

This month, Wiles Magazine is paying tribute to artists, professionals and every day people who have made it a priority to stay true to their independent spirit in everything that they do!

In keeping with that theme, we’re proud to salute some of the world’s top indie musicians, rappers, singers and songwriters for their individuality, creativity, and commitment to their craft. Through extensive research, we’ve identified talent we consider some of the leading indie artists who should be in your playlist this summer. We’re proud to present this diverse list of voices from all over the world whose substantive music truly speaks to the soundtrack of our lives, passions and concerns of us all. - Wiles Magazine

Filter Magazine is excited to introduce our next installment to the Discover The Undiscovered family; please meet Cold Blue Kid. Hailing from Chicago, the 5 piece band fronted by Alex Longoria creates a beautiful blend of guitars, effect pedals, drum machine beats, with a collection of poetry and a whole lot of imagination. Since Cold Blue Kid’s opening show at the Double Door in March 2011 they’ve grown as artists and continue to strengthen as a band. Cold Blue Kid draws upon various influences from: Fleetwood Mac, Joy Division, Wilco, Broken Social Scene, Cure, Neil Young, Smashing Pumpkins to name a few. - Filter Magazine

“Cold Blue Kid's dynamic and captivating sound could be categorized as indie/pop/rock/shoegaze. They are known to mix straightforward alt rock / pop with dense layers of atmosphere and noise to create an ethereal, yet somehow familiar sound. Since the release of “Mimic” in 2012, Cold Blue Kid went through a transformation, a hiatus, and a number of other personal obstacles that Alex Longoria had to endure before he could commit to giving this album the attention it deserved, but thanks to the collaborative efforts of the talented musicians he surrounds himself with, including Jessica Hay, who provided the female lead vocals, “Way Out” was finally able to come to fruition for Spring of 2016. And it has been worth the wait.” - Chicago Music Guide

"Way Out,” starts out like a peppy surf-punk number but quickly turns into something understated and warm. Eventually the song turns crunchy in a muddled, 90s-influenced fashion (and who can argue with the 1990s?).'' - BuffaBlog.com - Nick Sessanna

“Let’s get right into today’s Pick Your Poison, which features some quality downloads from American Monoxide, Cold Blue Kid......” - Faronheit | A Chicago Centric Music Blog

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"Way Out is a wonderful indie rock journey of passion, creativity and sound. The title track Way Out feels youthful and infused with sunny hope and optimism. " - WeeClaire.com

"This track represents a slice of the music that I listened to in middle school, transitioning to high school. From the blissed our vocals to the simple yet catchy instrumentation reminds me so much of Peter Bjorn and John. The female vocals give the song such a lovely ring and plus, the track is free!" - Abduction Radiation

"Chicago, experimental indie-rockers Cold Blue Kid click best when they’re subverting styles without totally falling off the ledge. Their latest single, “Way Out,” plays like a J Mascis dream-pop fever dream as ethereal harmonies fly all around the room. I’d recommend giving it a play or four." - Speak Into My Good Eye