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Kill Baxter
5+ albums
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Kill Baxter’s debut album “Kidnapped and Stolen” has been going strong since its release, showcasing the band’s sturdy and groove-laden, crunchy brand of rock-n-roll. Beefy guitar lines, tons of hooks and assertive and unique vocal performances pair up with solid songwriting to bring forth music that’s got its own distinct kick. It boasts the singles “I Think I’ll Try,” “We Will Fly,” “Testament” and “Gaping Holes.” For a sample of Kill Baxter’s rock chops, look no further than “Gaping Holes,” a song that demonstrates the kind of flow that drives the band’s singular songcraft. A bouncy, distinctive voice line rips and raves over the top of a soundscape filled with big guitar manifestations and a riveting rhythm section. The intricacies of the music are mirrored by the textures of the thought-provoking lyrics. Kill Baxter was begun by Brady Baxter in 2006; he performed all the instruments on the band’s seminal recordings – except for bass, which was contributed by longtime friend of Brady, Matt Kill (note the last name of the two people involved in these tracks). Matt moved on and new members joined the Kill Baxter family. Eventually, Baxter, Aaron Giere (percussion), Tom Lunde (guitar) and Brady’s sister Sadie (bass) coalesced into the creative unit that now performs under the Kill Baxter moniker. The album was produced, mastered and mixed by Brady Baxter on his Mac, using Garage Band software. Baxter is a college graduate who teaches Social Sciences (when he’s not busy roc
