Reviews on my debut album "Exile"
Review from Dan Kimpel
With Exile, Los Angeles based composer / songwriter / guitarist Kole paints a wide screen sonic panorama in vibrant colors framed by dazzling light and deep shadow. His technical prowess as a multi instrumentalist notwithstanding, his emerging sensibilities as a composer are at the forefront of the opulent "Fuguish," the alternately edgy/aching "Restless Nights," and the Opus triad that occupies the center of this presentation. From reverent classicism to soaring electric guitars, his palette is engrossing and endearing as it points to the emergence of a compelling new talent.
Dan Kimpel - Feature Writer/Columnist, Music Connection Magazine
Review from Francesco Fareri
I really like the cd! The artwork is GREAT and the music is GREAT! Very melodic, personal and introspective playing. A truly great album! You should be proud of your release!
Francesco Fareri - Professional Guitarist/Lion Music Recording Artist
Review from UG.com
Emotionally evocative, occasionally gut-wrenching, occasionally exuberant, always intelligent, this record is splendid.
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Review from Shredaholic
The album has an overall calm, relaxed style, with occasional distortion on the guitar — but not much. Kole's playing stays very focused with the backing chords and not going over the top for the sake of it, a very controlled playing style.
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Interviews
Shredaholic Web Interview
In this web interview with Richard Baines of Shredaholic.com, Kole discusses his early history with music, how he finds inspiration from everyday tasks, recent projects and more.
Music Industry Interview
What is the state of the music industry today? Where is it likely to head in the future? See Kole's viewpoints of these questions and more in this music industry interview.
Radio Interview
Learn where Kole based the concept behind his debut album "Exile" in this radio interview with Eliza Erxleben from WIUX LP 100.3 FM.
Newspaper Interview
Kole discusses writing his first song and what being an artist means to him in a newspaper interview with Allie Townsend of the Indiana Daily Student
