The first Knee-Hi's show of the year coincided with the release of "For You," the final track before their upcoming album drops. It's a slower, more reflective song where Devyn's vocals take a subtle, sultry turn, beautifully adorned, and as powerful as ever.
Her voice seems to evolve with each performance, gaining clarity and carrying more emotion into both new material and longtime favorites.
No music critic here, just a fan who's been along for the ride for years, and watching their transformation has been something special. Their sound today is unpredictable and fresh, always taking real risks with where the songs go.
It's wild to think how far they've come, yet how unmistakably them it still feels.
A big part of that evolution has been the addition of keyboards, now woven into both old (originally on Darlin' Darlin') and new songs. This show marked a particularly exciting twist with the addition of Jaime Merikoski, keytarist extraordinaire from their alter ego band, The Jett Girls, joining them on stage. The Knee-Hi's universe keeps expanding, and it's all the better for it.
They've also continued their collaboration with The Ably House, led by guitarist Andrew Bock, whose melodic layers and dynamic riffs perfectly complement Alice Strider's original jangly guitar. Her voice and playing are what first drew me in years ago, and it's been amazing to see how this collective has grown into one of the most vibrant ecosystems in the scene today.
It was a shorter set this time, but so rich with internal influences and creative direction that it felt complete. A band that's already evolved, tight and visionary, poised to morph into something even bigger when they so choose.