Jimkata

Wild Ride

Comprised of childhood friends Evan Friedell (vocals / guitar), Aaron Gorsch (synths) and Packy Lunn (drums), Ithaca-based Jimkata is heavily rooted in 80s culture, from their synth-focused sound, to their name, which offers a playful nod to the so-bad-it’s-good 1985 film Gymkata. If you’re not familiar with that one, just know it involves a gymnast who must combine his gymnastics skills of the west with fighting secrets of the east. Make sure you queue it up for your next movie night.

February brings us the band’s third album, In Motion, which happens to be funded fully by their fanbase. We had the chance to preview it and now have the ultimate pleasure of bringing you a first listen at “Wild Ride.” Calling on associations of both modern acts like St. Lucia and classic acts like Peter Gabriel, this tune builds in an anthemic fashion, boasting an iconic bassline, multiple layers of gorgeous synths, and set of lyrics that will have you singing along in no time.

If you dig this tune, we highly recommend noting the February 12th release on your calendar. While you’re at it, find a show that’s close to you and mark that down too. If it happens to be their Denver show, you can count on seeing us there.

Tour Dates

Feb 19 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

Feb 20 – Albany, NY – The Hollow

Feb 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy

Feb 26 – Manchester, CT – The Main Pub

Feb 27 – Syracuse, NY – The Westcott Theater

Mar 01 – Richmond, VA – The Camel

Mar 02 – Greenville, NC – Crossbones Tavern

Mar 03 – Live Oak, FL – Aura Music Festival

Mar 05 – Savannah, GA – Barrelhouse South

Mar 17 – Washington, DC – Gypsy Sallys

Mar 18 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Saint

Mar 19 – Hamden, CT – The Outer Space

Mar 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe

Mar 25 – Harrisburg, PA – Abbey Bar

Mar 26 – Buffalo, NY – Iron Works

Apr 01 – Rochester, NY – Flour City Station

Apr 02 – Oneonta, NY – Oneonta Theatre

Apr 07 – Boston, MA – Middle East Upstairs

Apr 08 – Ithaca, NY – The Haunt

Apr 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade

Apr 13 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Tavern

Apr 14 – Columbus, OH – Woodlands Tavern

Apr 15 – Kalamazoo, MI – Shakespeare’s

Apr 16 – Chicago, IL – Tonic Room

Apr 21 – Fort Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note

Apr 22 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge

Apr 23 – Boulder, CO – The Lazy Dog

Apr 27 – Iowa City, IA – Yacht Club

Apr 28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Founders

Apr 29 – Lansing, MI – The Loft

Apr 30 – Erie, PA – Kings Rook Club