Whatever 'Kota' means, the six-song mini-LP takes off like QUEEN on a skateboard, featuring Hawkins on lead vocals and nearly every instrument, with help from a few comrades in arms. From the hypnotic groove of opener 'Range Rover Bitch' through the closing rave-up 'I've Got Some Not Being Around You To Do Today', 'Kota' mixes Hawkins' chops and influences with a true-to-life cast of characters to create a meditation on life as a rock star stranded in the suburbs. It's a short, sweet series of vignettes, but one that still strives to honor the tradition of BLUR's 'Parklife' and THE KINKS' 'Are The Village Green Preservation Society'.

 

Pre-orders and first single 'Range Rover Bitch' are available now at this location.