Kirkos is a dystopian jam band from St. Louis that is quickly making a name for themselves in the experimental music scene.
With a wide array of influences such as Primus, King Crimson, John Carpenter, Medeski Martin & Wood, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, and Umphreys Mcgee- the four piece experimental outfit bends genres resulting in a refreshingly unique sound.
Blending concepts of hauntology and retro-futurism, Kirkos conjures moody soundscapes with expansive terrainsĀ that reflect the decay of the modern age. From triumphant peaks to desolate valleys, each musical endeavor is an emotion-laden journey that takes listeners through the furthest reaches of the human experience.
Kirkos formed in the fall of 2021 after longtime friends and collaborators Jacob Brooks (keys) and Jordan Allen (bass) moved to St Louis to pursue a musical project with Myles Jaffe (drums) after meeting while all living in Colorado. After practicing as a trio for a short while, AJ Halcrow (guitar) came into the picture through mutual friends and shared musical interests. The first practice together really brought the vision into focus, and the music quickly followed suit- creating a raw and organic sound which continues to evolve each performance.
Since debuting in February of 2022, Kirkos has played a number of shows at historied venues such as The Nick, in Birmingham, AL; Stanley’s Pub, in Cincinnati, OH; The Empty Glass, in Charleston, WV; Astral Valley Art Park, in French Village, MO; Mulberry Mountain, in Ozark, AR; Pop’s Blue Moon and Old Rock House in St Louis, MO; sharing the stage with acts such as Cycles, Sunsquabi, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Papadosio, The String Cheese Incident, and many others along the way.
The band released their debut album, “UnEarthed”, in September 2023 and have continued to push the envelope in both studio and live settings, releasing subsequent live albums, “The Encore” & “Live From Lincoln”. As Kirkos enters their third year in 2024, their eyes are set on growth: with an aggressive touring schedule that will see them adding new markets to their already expansive territory (which already includes 14 states). Check out the events page to follow the journey and catch a live show in your area!
Relix Artist Sampler Jan/February 2024:
Jan/Feb 2024 New Artist Sampler
AboutTown Magazine Feature (Birmingham AL):
AboutTown | Kirkos Bringing Experimental Rock Experience To The Nick
The Subterranean Boat Show (performance + interview):
Magazine interview with VoyageSTL: