Kendall Street Company is proud to release radio and television’s pop-country number-one hit of the summer, “Some Kind of Party (In Here).” Inspired by artists like Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé, the band explores their love for country music with their next two singles. A full album is expected in the fall. This song is about enjoying life's simple pleasures like cold beer, pickup trucks, disc golf, and fishing. You will love it.
Here’s what guitarist Ben Laderberg has to say:
“It’s quite obvious we love Phish, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles. But what the general public doesn’t know is that we also have a healthy respect for the schmaltzy theater production of the modern pop-country greats. So as we were listening to the radio in Charleston, South Carolina, we thought, ‘They’re only playing three chords, it’s catchy, and a lot of people love it… so why can’t we dip our toes in this massive enterprise?’ On stage these country-pop artists are basically cosplaying and having fun with their gaudy outfits and silly lyrics about beer and pickup trucks. How different is that from the jam-band world that has nurtured us for the past ten years? Instead of tie-dye, Birkenstocks, and incense, it is cowboy hats, blue jeans, and bolo ties. Fans, regardless of genre, want to get in the zone and escape from their daily routines for the night. We hope our fans who are into all of our songs about ephemeral love, sea creatures, foodstuffs, Daddios, and outer space can see this pop-country phase as part of our general philosophy of exploration and play rather than a total departure from who we are.
“As for the specific origins of the chorus, I was installing a bidet at my neighbor’s house when their five-year-old walked in and exclaimed, ‘Wow, it’s some kind of party in here!’ It quickly entered my scatterbrained notes app to be scavenged for another day. Fast-forward to St. Augustine, Florida, last year for a show at JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue. The band had some off time at the beach and brought a mini Yamaha guitar to work on the tune. It basically started as a list of country tropes, and the full story developed into what it is now.”
Kendall Street Company has also released the official music video for their latest single, “Some Kind of Party (In Here),” and, true to the name, it’s a wild ride.
To capture the energy of the song, the band threw an actual party — and invited fans to be part of the experience. Tickets were sold through the band’s website for a secret-location show, with one key instruction: come dressed in cowboy attire. What followed was an unforgettable night of music, dancing, hot dogs, and beer-fueled fun, all captured through the lens of Richmond videographer Aspen DeRosa.
Fans who showed up were treated to two high-octane sets from Kendall Street Company, cartwheel competitions, Miley Cyrus-style lip-syncing, and an all-around good time that perfectly mirrors the upbeat, infectious vibe of the new single.
“It felt like everyone in that room knew they were part of something special,” said the band. “We wanted to throw a party — and film it — and it turned into one of the most fun nights we’ve ever had.”
The “Some Kind of Party (In Here)” music video is now live on YouTube and streaming across all platforms.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBjAGxgpgLA
Listen to the single: https://ksc.ffm.to/skopih
