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JD Kucharik rekindled the soul of blues rock with ‘Leavin After Midnight’

JD Kucharik deserves to be placed on the same pedestal as Santana after releasing his INCEPTION EP, featuring the standout single, Leavin After Midnight, which delivers a sound rich in vintage blues rock reverence.

Hit play and encounter a deft evocation of classic blues rock soul that JD Kucharik has meticulously honed over decades. The release is the epitome of aural alchemy; the otherworldly presence comes as a result of the arcane electricity of its instrumental arrangement with Kucharik’s commandingly charismatic vocal presence. The narrative woven through the tune—a story of a fugitive seeking transient solace—adds a compelling lyrical depth to the rich instrumental backdrop.

With a career spanning over 50 years, Kucharik’s roots in blues and rock are evident as he plays the B3 Hammond, piano, guitar, or drums. His approach to music remains steadfastly organic, eschewing auto-tune and computer-driven edits for real-time, hard-earned sound craftsmanship. His dedication to traditional recording methods ensures that each release, whether from his extensive archives or fresh from the studio, resonates with authenticity and passion.

Leavin After Midnight was released as part of JD Kucharik’s EP, INCEPTION, on April 20; stream the release on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

New Jersey’s JD Kucharik doesn’t want that special heart to disappear on ‘Maybe You’ll Never Know’

Born from his brand new 4-track EP called ‘Passages‘, the underground legend JD Kucharik returns with a grateful-laced track that shows his true love for the kind person who causes him to glow like the summer night’s sky on ‘Maybe You’ll Never Know‘.

JD Kucharik is an experienced New Jersey, USA-based indie-rock singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.

Some decades ago, I built my home studio which has always allowed me to write, create and record all these years.” ~ JD Kucharik

Leaving us in no doubt that he is one of the most self-aware musicians of our time, JD Kucharik drops this real gem that is a really impressive single that will have you smiling for days on end.

Maybe You’ll Never Know‘ from much-respected indie-rock singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer JD Kucharik, shows us into the mind of a man who sends us a nostalgically incredible release that is so high in class and style. He sends our earlobes into absolute bliss with a truly honest daydream, that will have you thinking deeply about the people who you ultimately respect. Leaving their side is the furthest thing on his mind, as he shows that rare loyalty that is severely lacking in modern society.

Hear this super new single on Spotify and check out the IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen