New York City alternative rock band King Falcon has released an acoustic version of their single “Holding Out” alongside an accompanying music video filmed on the Coney Island Boardwalk. The stripped-back track presents a different sonic texture for the group, which traditionally performs high-energy rock arrangements.
The release serves as a preview for the band’s upcoming six-track collection, titled BLOOM, which is scheduled for release on September 18. Frontman and primary songwriter Michael Rubin noted that “Holding Out” was the first song in their catalog designed to lend itself naturally to an acoustic arrangement, serving as a bridge toward future music planned for 2027.
Formed in 2020 within the Brooklyn music scene, King Falcon consists of Rubin on lead vocals and guitar, bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty. The group released their self-titled debut album in 2023 and has played more than 150 live shows over the past two years, sharing stages with acts such as The Struts, Des Rocs, and Sublime with Rome.
The forthcoming BLOOM EP features previously released tracks including “Nothing Feels Amazing,” “Wait,” “Hourglass,” and the original electric version of “Holding Out,” alongside the new acoustic rendition and the track “Hungry Dog Run.” The releases follow their 2025 single “Plastic Crown,” which reached the MediaBase Radio charts and spent multiple weeks atop Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist.
Publications including Guitar World, Classic Rock, Atwood Magazine, and NYS Music have documented the group’s evolving guitar-driven sound and live performances. King Falcon’s new acoustic single and music video are available now across streaming platforms ahead of the full EP launch next month.
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