“Stunning compositions…really great songwriting…really great stuff!” – Valida Carroll, KCRW
FOR RELEASE February 10, 2021
BEND, OREGON (January 25, 2021) – Kolby Knickerbocker announces the release of the single “Over and Over” on February 10. A modern take on the 50’s doowop of Otis Redding and Ben King, the song is dedicated to his wife as a reminder that his love will not waiver. Mixed by Sean Moffitt (Mat Kearney, Josh Groban, Ingrid Michaelson), it’s the title track off the upcoming mixed EP due out April 2.
Commitment. Stability. Love. A testament that no matter how difficult it gets, no matter how strong the emotion, no matter the challenge, he’ll always be there. That’s the message Knickerbocker wanted to send to his wife in the song, “Over and Over.” To reinforce the message, he recorded 15 separate vocal parts to recreate a gospel choir effect. The result is intimate, raw, and powerful.
Knickerbocker says, “This song is very special to me as I think of my daughter and son when I hear the lyrics. Knowing that they will one day feel the emotion that I have for their mother, my wife, and knowing that they will one day be able to really hear the dedication that we had as a couple is very personal and special to me.”
While the title track is about coming back to love and relationship “Over and Over,” the EP’s title has a double meaning behind it. The EP is a nod to Knickerbocker’s feelings about being a musician. He says, “It can be draining, with long nights and lots of hard work, but I always come back to it because it is something that I love to do. It is endlessly challenging and endlessly fulfilling, so I will come back to writing songs and being a musician Over and Over, no matter how challenging.”
On and On EP Track Listing
- Prayer
- Over and Over
- Everything I Am
- Grace
About Kolby Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker started his professional musical career early on, releasing his first album with Kitty’s Musicbox (2004) as a sophomore in college. He has since released an additional full-length album Red Dust (2015) and two EPs, Rodello’s Machine (2012) and Animus (2016). Nate Donnis who’s received industry attention from the BBC’s series “Skins” and the PBS series “Roadtrip Nation,” appeared on Rodello’s Machine. Knickerbocker has received critical acclaim from industry tastemakers including Indie Shuffle and KCRW. His music has been featured in television shows like MTV’s Degrassi High, 90210, Heart Signal, and Barely Breathing.
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Praise For Kolby Knickerbocker
“Stunning compositions…really great songwriting…really great stuff!” – Valida Carroll, KCRW (89.9 FM)
“Good lord, [it] had me hooked from the word go!” – Jason Grishkoff, Indieshuffle.com
“If you want peace of mind, after a heavy Monday, Kolby gives you the reason to have it.” – Indiecriollo
“powerful” Rob Ross, MusicTAP
