Karaoke Mood Killer has got big band energy. The 6-piece is a little bit rock, a little bit soul, some Captain Beefheart, and a splash of cowbell. They’re the kind of band that could play to any audience, and have them liquored up and dancing by the end of their set. Frontman crooner, Franklin Ligh, shared more about the band’s dynamic, their favorite pre-show drink, and what they’re hoping to accomplish this year.
How did you all meet?
Doing K on the boat parked on Newtown Creek by Our Wicked Lady.
What bands inspire your sound?
Royal Headache, Minutemen, Mac D, Gal, Gil, Rita & the rest of the MPB gang.
What’s in the jug?
That’s straight MUD baby! I need my Q! Kratom makes me a superhuman & frees me from the shackles of my physical form.
What are KMK practices like?
Taylor is playing his own songs, Jim is drinking beer, Sean is looking for his juul, Olivia is hitting the missing juul, Kelsea is asking for a hit of the juul
Has the lineup changed at all from the beginning?
Not yet, i’m blessed with ride or die homies.
How’d you all get so good at dancing?
It is absolutely essential to maintain neutrality throughout the perpetual contention.
Are you guys in other musical projects?
Oh boy big time.
Kelsea & Liv – Come Softly*
Taylor – Abi Glass*
Jim – Swear Tapes & Bass Drum of Death
Sean – Otra Vez & Nadir Bliss
(I also play in * as well as Heat Death, Garçon no. 1 & SHOULD’VE)
Organizing practices is a total blast.
Any band goals for 2020?
I’m trying to make this new record for y’all & play a bunch in the summertime. come hang out, come see me, see us in the season of sweat its gonna be healthy.
What other band would you want to go on tour with?
Holy shit so many, Tredici Bacci, BAD KISS, Ritual Boys Club, and Erica Eso, among others. Or any of the other 5 bands I play in.
Any pre-show rituals?
Drinking MUD!
You can catch Karaoke Mood Killer on 4/23 at Purgatory (more details to come) and listen to Demo 2019 out via Spirit Lust.
All photos taken by Dalton Patton at Bohemian Grove.