Article Contributed by Big Hassle Media
Published on 2026-04-29
Photo: Courtesy of Xander Strohm
Today, New York City alternative rock band King Falcon confront the weight of difficult decisions with smooth track and music video, "Wait" out now. The band's signature blend of vintage guitars, NYC grit and 21st century attitude continues to captivate listeners worldwide as they blaze a trail of their own. On May 12, the band will support NYC rock band Added Color at Mercury Lounge ahead of a new string of dates across the U.S. and Canada this June. See all dates and information here.
"Wait" is an emotional moment of reflection and a plea for forgiveness over thunderous drums and energized guitar riffs. Frontman and primary songwriter Michael Rubin (vocals, lead guitar) says, “Wait” is about the weight of choices and their consequences. We all mess up, but growth happens in those moments. This song is about confronting mistakes and realizing that sometimes you can’t fix the past."
LISTEN: "Wait"
The moody black-and-white video bounces between a studio session and a 1959 Corvette on the streets of Los Angeles. Rubin adds, "It was so special to spend an entire day driving a 1959 Corvette because I'm a huge car guy and that’s been a life-long dream car." The shoot proved to be hectic, however, due to the LA wildfires.
WATCH: "Wait" (Official Video)
The previously released buoyant track "Holding Out" looks toward the future with a hazy optimism, exploring the conscious effort to believe in brighter days. Praise for the track includes Mystic Sons who wrote, “US outfit channel a rich and lofty atmosphere for this breezy indie-rock groove." Comic Crusaders added, “New York City just bottled up optimism, plugged it into a vintage amp, and sent it blasting down Venice Beach...it’s gritty but hopeful. Laid-back but locked in.”
LISTEN: "Holding Out"
WATCH: "Holding Out" (Official Video)
Formed in 2020 in the local Brooklyn music scene, King Falcon consists of Rubin (vocals, lead guitar), bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty. Since before their 2023 self-titled debut album, the trio has cut their teeth in the live space across the country, playing over 150 shows in the last two years alone. With over 1.5M streams and 900K in 2025 alone, King Falcon have cemented themselves as a band to watch. The 2025 single “Plastic Crown” rose to #1 on Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist for multiple weeks and landed at #45 on MediaBase Radio in its first week. MXDWN named King Falcon “Best New Artist,” and Guitar World praised the group as “one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands.” The group has since shared stages with The Struts and Sublime with Rome and is only just getting started. Now, after a North American tour with Des Rocs, the trio promises to expand their sonic world with additional electrifying shows and all-new music to come.
"Wait" sees King Falcon face the past and look towards the future over roaring guitar riffs, out now. Catch the band live this summer across the Midwest and Canada. Find more information here and connect with the NYC band on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
KING FALCON LIVE 2026
May 12 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (w/ Added Color)
Jun. 3 - Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
Jun. 4 - Oshawa, ON @ The Atria Bar (w/ Nerima + Black Paint)
Jun. 5 - Hamilton, ON @ Ridiculous (w/ Carousel + Stella Rain)
Jun. 6 - Sarnia, ON @ RUSTR (w/ Leadfoot Granny)
Jun. 10 - Ottawa, ON @ House of Targ (w/ Sun Dried Flies / FEMM)
Jun.11 - Toronto, ON @ Handlebar (for NXNE)
Jun. 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn (w/ Cinema Stereo)
Jun. 17 - Detroit, MI @ Small's (w/ Cinema Stereo)
Jun. 18 - Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Music Joint (w/ Cinema Stereo)
Jun. 21 - Madison, WI @ Gamma Ray Bar (w/ Cinema Stereo)
Jun. 24 - Syracuse, NY @ Funk n Waffles
