Hailing from Manchester, Kaiden Nolan is a rising solo artist with a socially-conscious approach, crafting funk-infused indie rock to offer an original and engaging sound. Since making his entrance in 2022 with the debut single “Move,” he’s been on a thrilling journey that’s seen him go from strength to strength and make a significant impact in such a short space of time.
Having played prestigious festivals like Liverpool Sound City and Glastonbury, Kaiden Nolan recently celebrated a triumphant hometown headline show at The Deaf Institute, playing to a packed sold-out live audience. Last year he dropped three well-received singles with his most recent, “Build A Fire,” being labelled Track of the Week by XS Radio.
Showing now signs of slowing down, he’s just performed live with SHADE at Academy 3 in his hometown of Manchester and is set to play The Victoria in Birmingham in May as well as a second consecutive slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. With plans to release his debut EP titled The Thought Of U And I this summer, he now brings us his latest release with the brand new single and first track lifted from the upcoming EP with “Undersold.”
With this single, Nolan tackles the theme of social inequality, crafting an epic anthem that speaks to the disillusionment of a generation promised dreams built on falsehoods. Stunningly produced and delivered with pure musical panache, “Undersold” offers a thoughtful distillation of his experiences wrapped up in a gripping sonic ride.
Opened by Kaiden’s smooth vocal leads that channel Alex Turner’s swaggering aesthetic while presenting a sound that’s unmistakably his own, soft guitar tones glide in before the snap of drums and deep pulse of bass guitar lines inject a laid back groove. Launching into an instantly catchy indie rock jam capped by infectious melodic leads and profound lyricism, the chorus delivers a hook-driven sound lifted by lush backing vocal swells.
Peppered with intricate layers of funky guitars and grounded by the steady chords of piano, the rustling shuffle of drums and bass maintains a swaying rhythms throughout as Kaiden Nolan lays down a sensational vocal performance that brings to life his memorable and meaningful songwriting to life in spectacular fashion. With yet another incredible showcase of his stellar sonic vision and an exciting year ahead, Kaiden Nolan is sure to become a leading name in the UK music scene and beyond.
Commenting on the single, he shares, “Undersold is an anthem for working people enduring the current cost of living crisis and all the strife that’s come along with it. It’s an ode to longing for more than your lot in life. A rallying cry to the millions like me all over this country grafting to climb out of a council estate in search of a more exciting and prosperous future.”
Adding, “It’s about coming of age and realising how much stock is put in material wealth at all levels of society, especially in places like the UK. There’s no doubt in my mind it makes for a more selfish place to be. Just look around. We’re really seeing the effects of that at the minute.”
Listen to Undersold below
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