KHAMSIN began as the reverb-laden solo project of Jacob Curry. After recruiting friends to flesh out his songs, the Nashville, TN-based band took a turn towards lyrically based, emo infused indie rock with jagged, linear guitar riffs and a rolling rhythm section. As a full band, including Cole Harrison (bass) and Darin Harger (drums), the group has shared the stage with a variety of acts including Pianos Become the Teeth, Delta Sleep, The Appleseed Cast, and Valleyheart.
Khamsin’s debut LP What’s Left of Life? is a deeply personal concept record that explores the aftermath of the sudden loss of Curry’s father. As a songwriter, Curry draws from both his upbringing in the evangelical church (‘I’ll stick to my sackcloth and ash/Won’t take down my harp and sing’) and his background in biochemical research (‘Dye front flows/Won’t you follow?’). The 9 tracks constructed from the artful, dynamic post-hardcore and impressionistic lyricism are stories detailing newfound anxiety, grappling with your own mortality, and relishing in the past to stabilize your future. What’s Left of Life? is available now!