About Us
Kirkos is an experimental groove trio that is charting a new course in the world of progressive music.
Defying the boundaries of conventional genres, the trio combines elements of jazz fusion, post rock, doom, prog, punk, jam, electronic, and industrial music to create a refreshingly unique sound that is all their own.
Based in St Louis, MO, Kirkos channels inspiration from their post industrial environment to conjure cinematic soundscapes with expansive terrains that reflect the decay of the modern age. Taking audiences from desolate valleys, through melancholic hills, to exhilarating climbs with triumphant peaks- each musical endeavor is an emotive journey that explores the furthest reaches of human consciousness.
Band Members:
- Jacob Brooks – Keys
- Jordan Allen – Bass
- Myles Jaffe – Drums
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 mountain towns in the years prior.
Since debuting in February 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” [2023] & “Late Night At The Nick” [2024]. As Kirkos enters their third year in 2025, 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 16 states). The band plans to expand their discography as well with several studio projects scheduled for release in the coming year. Check out the events page to follow the journey and catch a live show in your area!
Media Appearances:
Prog-Sphere Exclusive Interview 2025:
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: