The Burying Kind
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Looking for our self-titled, debut EP? Want to check out some of our brand new merch? Or maybe you just stopped by to drop us a note? Then scroll away, because everything you need can be found right here!
-Scott-David & Dan
News
May 6, 2021
TBK featured on "Broken Hearts & Robot Parts" from COP International!
We are thrilled to announce that our song, Falling Over, has been chosen to appear on the very first volume of "Broken Hearts & Robot Parts"...a compilation series from one of our favorite labels, COP International! It's available right HERE, so smash this link, name your price, and enjoy the music!
March 12, 2021
Our debut EP is out now!
Our debut, 5-song EP has officially been released, and it's available HERE!
Music & Merch
The big news is that our self-titled debut EP is finally out, and available to stream right here! So, if you're looking to grab a digital copy, or get your hands on one of the extremely limited-edition CDs, just click HERE!
(Click HERE for TBK apparel or accessories.)
"The Burying Kind" is the self-titled debut EP by Chicago-area shoegaze/dream pop duo, The Burying Kind.
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Falling Over 4:330:00/4:33
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Blur 3:450:00/3:45
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Rise 2:580:00/2:58
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Horizons 5:160:00/5:16
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Dusk 7:200:00/7:20
Bio
The Burying Kind is a two-man band from outside of Chicago that consists of Scott-David Allen (A Covenant of Thorns), and Dan Milligan (The Joy Thieves/Drownbeat). The band combines aspects of dream-pop, darkwave, and new wave with more traditional guitar-driven alternative and pop rock.
The shimmering guitars, and ambient atmospheres may remind some of bands such as Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, The Sundays, and Cocteau Twins; but TBK's tight song arrangements, walls of fuzz-laden guitars, memorable vocal melodies, and lush vocal harmonies are much more akin to pop-rock bands such as The Posies, Tears For Fears, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. The result is a surprisingly modern sound that is drawing comparisons to bands like The National, Drab Majesty, Choir Boy, White Rabbit, and Editors.
Deeply layered, but still powerful.
Beautifully textured, but driving.
Darkly romantic. And eternally hopeful.
The Burying Kind.
Scott-David Allen & Dan Milligan: The Burying Kind
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“The music of The Burying Kind is powerful and strong, yet delicate and beautiful. Catchy hooks, memorable melodies, and haunting vocals will hang around in your head long after the songs have ended.” - Krissy Vanderwoude
“A true masterwork of dark emotional beauty and textured imagery. This is an exciting synthesis of talent breaching new ground for both artists.” - Ken Magerman
“The entire album is an effortless blend of almost every -wave genre you could imagine, combined to build an initial outing that is wholly unique in sound and scope.” - Robert Rodgers
“The Burying Kind creates a mesmerizing sense of timelessness. If you find yourself longing for the past but also wondering about the future, this album is for you.” - Adrian Halo
“Although comparisons to notable names such as The National, Interpol or The Killers could be drawn, their music comes close to the sentiment of Ride or Strangelove. I can highly recommend the newcomers to the alternative rock music fans.” - Marija Buljeta
“This record strikes an emotional & spiritual transcendent tone that is hard to put into actual correct English. A single word does come to mind though, goosebumps.” - Michael J. Carrasquillo
“There is an epic, wondrous joy to be found within the music of The Burying Kind, a resplendent and delectable taste of hope exuding in ripples of what can only be described as healing salve for the soul. ” - Dana Culling
— Firefly Mouth
“Riding a hazy alt-rock wave and meshing it with Joy Division-esque vocals and sonic textures straight out of New Order and classic Depeche Mode, the band's sound is familiar but new. It's engaging and exciting, like a fresh retelling of a favorite and comfortable story.” - Brian Shamie
“ The perfect blend of my two most beloved music genres- but I don't want to reduce it to just the terms ‘shoegaze’ and ‘goth.’ It's got a melancholy dark ache but without being over the top or in danger of being ‘cheesy.' I want to spin it, sing along to it, and dance to it!” - DJ Scary Lady Sarah
— Legendary Chicago DJ and owner of American Gothic Productions
“When I heard that Scott-David Allen (A Covenant of Thorns) and Dan Milligan (The Joy Thieves) were working together, the first word that popped into my head was 'GIMME!' The Burying Kind is unlike anything from either band, yet exactly what I would expect from this pairing. I cannot wait to share TBK with our listeners!” - DJ AsuraSunil
“I was expecting great music. What I was NOT expecting was to be absolutely transfixed for the entire time I was previewing this EP. And while I tend to play shorter songs, this track had me! It had me for seven whole minutes, and every time I listen to it, it grabs me and does not let me go. It is absolutely, hands down, the best song on what is an utterly transfixing EP.” - Pat 626
