If some of you became a bit disheartened upon news of TV on the Radio hiatus, know that Kyp Malone’s (vocals/guitar) debut solo album, released under the Rain Machine moniker, sounds and feels like a genuine TVotR record. Sure, it’s a deeply intimate and personal record, packed with influences and issues addressed by Kyp, but the vibe while spinning it is so strangely familiar that there isn’t any doubt in my mind – it’s TV…
Pictured above is the ACTUAL cover art for “Rain Machine”, the upcoming debut by Kyp Malone, TV on the Radio’s vocals/guitar/keys/beard man. The childish-like, crayon rendition will undoubtedly stir up some sweet memories from one’s grade school days. Yup, those were the days. No worries, no stress, just play, rainbows and naked chicks on lions. Oh, and you guessed it – Kyp drew this one with his very hand. Rain Machine gets out September 22…
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