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Austinot Music Podcast, Ep. 9: Daniel (Kai) Kalin

June 7, 2012 by Dustin Vegas 8 Comments

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Kai Daniel Kalin master of experimental rock in AustinClick the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Music Podcast.

For today’s Austinot Music Podcast, we are featuring local musician Daniel Kalin…but you can just call him Kai. He is originally from the Northeast, and has brought to Austin a truly unique blend of classic rock. It’s safe to say that Kai truly makes his music his own, blending genres left and right.

Sometimes you’ll catch him heavy into country sounds, like in his song “Heart of Fire” that I use in the intro to this week’s episode. At other times, Kai blends so many different styles together and creates something wholly individual. That’s why I love Austin music. You get a little bit of everything here.

Kai has a large presence in the local music scene in Austin. You can catch him playing solo acts or collaborating with other musicians at venues across town. I have spoken with him at multiple shows, and his personality is as eclectic as his music. In short, Kai is a poet – with or without his guitar.

Pay close attention to Kai’s lyrics and you’ll hear strong themes of nature and emotion. Aside from his genre bending, my favorite thing about Kai’s music may be his ability to convey layered meaning through clever use of metaphor and simile. His complex lyricism and musicality work hand-in-hand.

You can find some of Kai’s music online at his ReverbNation page, including a few songs that are not featured on the podcast episode today. Check ’em out!

In the meantime, tell us what you think of Kai’s music. Leave a comment down below and tell us your thoughts. Musicians like Kai work hard to hone their craft, and I know he’d love to hear that you enjoyed it.

 

@DustyVegas asks:

What band would you compare Kai with?

 

Want to be featured on an upcoming episode of the Austinot Music Podcast? Send Austinot Dusty a quick note using our Contact form.

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Anne
Anne
10 years ago

This was fantastic! Thanks so much for highlighting this truly talented local voice.  Look forward to hearing more from him in the future.

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Brittany Highland
Brittany Highland
10 years ago
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Thanks for the comment and support, Anne! Are you a friend of Kai’s? Have you seen him play live? 

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Harveyo
Harveyo
10 years ago

Unique music,voice,arrangements,and lyrics all in one.
An original musician/poet-thanks for featuring his work.

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Brittany Highland
Brittany Highland
10 years ago
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Sure thing, @25a26577fdacf9ebfeb779eed70a2381:disqus ! We’re always on the lookout for talented Austin musicians. Anyone can use our Contact form if they have ideas. Thanks for the comment!

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Theartofcure
Theartofcure
10 years ago

He’s the best!!!!!!!!

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Theartofcure
Theartofcure
10 years ago

God can I come sing with you again? Please..

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Ron Kewin
Ron Kewin
10 years ago

Hi this is Ron Kewin – I’ve heard Kai play many times at the open mics here in Austin. He is really a great musician – he does not shy away from creating new sounds, he can play up and down the scale, he can identify styles and chords, he is open to listening to a variety of other musicians – and his energy comes out not only in his singing and playing but in lyrics too.

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Brittany Highland
Brittany Highland
10 years ago
Reply to  Ron Kewin

Hi, Ron! Glad you were featured on our Austinot Music Podcast this week. Thanks for taking the time to comment with the kind words for Kai.

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