about king of foxes
ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE, WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS, 2022
”King of Foxes is the real deal.” (Cups ‘n Cakes)
When you turn on a King of Foxes tune, it's a safe bet that the skies will open and alien aircraft will appear, the ark of the covenant will descend before ye, and all of your childhood pets will arise from the dead. Also, you'll probably hear an indie alternative artist whose undeniably catchy tunes earned her a Rock Artist of the Year nomination at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards and the #11 record on CKUA Radio’s Top 100 Albums of 2022 list. Fronted by singer-songwriter Olivia Street, King of Foxes has released three critically acclaimed albums. Her third full-length album, titled Twilight of the Empire, was released in September 2022, and quickly rose to #1 on the CKUA charts. Recorded over the course of the pandemic, in a basement with beige shag carpet on the walls and a Wurlitzer in the closet, Twilight of the Empire represents a clear evolution in her incisive creativity. Street’s music has been described as being full of “purpose and understanding.” It’s a thread she continues to weave into her latest work. She was recently honoured with a Top 3 placement on the Edmonton Music Prize shortlist.
Other career highlights include a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2022 Alberta Film and Television Awards (AMPIA’s Rosie Awards) for “Only Here on Loan” and an official screening at the Edmonton Short Film Festival; Salt & Honey earned the #42 spot on CKUA's Top 100 albums of 2019; an Artist to Watch nomination at the 2018 Edmonton Music Awards; Top 3 placement in the Bent River Records recording competition (2019); two music videos among “Canada’s Top 100 Independent Music Videos of the Year” (Dropout Entertainment, 2019); and consistent radio play on college, community, and satellite stations. Salt & Honey spent 29 weeks on the Earshot! charts and was the #22 Most Added at NACC in the first week of its US release and went on to chart on 14 stations across the US.
press clippings
“King of Foxes’ set was notable for the extremely tight performance and the refined arrangements; each song is just so plainly pleasant and enjoyable to listen to, it’s impossible not to feel better as soon as they start playing. Not to mention front woman and songwriter Olivia Street; she’s one of the best front people I’ve seen, and is so completely magnetic in how she draws the crowd into her songs.”– Cups ‘n Cakes, review of Winterruption YEG performance, 2022
“Actually King of Foxes is mainly one person, guitarist and vocalist Olivia Street, who works with multi-instrumentalist Stew Kirkwood. Her stock in trade is catchy melodies with an alternative edge, with often clever lyrics…Their music can run from retro, evoking pre-rock styles to some punk rock. The writing is first-rate with not only tunes you can go around humming, but also compositions that take interesting melodic or stylistic turns.” – “George Graham's Best of 2022 Albums List,” WVIA Radio (NPR)
“Twilight of the Empire is an album that works hard to win you over and does a truly awesome job in the process. This is a charming, soaring indie record that feels like it's punching above its weight in all the right ways, so I highly recommend it.”– If It’s Too Loud
“King of Foxes has always been one of my favourite, YEG bands. Their music is reminiscent of the female rock-punk bands I adore. “Laundry List” is currently on repeat in my house, but the whole new album, Salt & Honey, is quite delicious.“ – Celeigh Cardinal, JUNO-winner
“Swoon! Her lyricism is purposeful; sharp-witted; easy to appreciate.”– The Permanent Rain Press, 2022
“Wrapped up in steady rhythms and dreamy vocals King of Foxes music has developed as a blend of lively pop and hook-laden rock…Having established a place in indie-rock with two previous critically acclaimed albums, King of Foxes makes another foray into intricate indie-rock driven by storytelling and sonics that are delicate but empowering.” – Earmilk, 2022
“Waves of bewitching indie-rock crowned by the deluxe voice of Olivia Street.” – Celebmix, 2022
“A mix of dreamy and subdued before bursting with infectious melodies that effectively straddle the line between pop and indie rock.” – Edmonton Journal, 2020.
“Safe to say we are fans of the texturally rich, sonically pleasing, hip-shaking sounds that Street is making.“ – Cups ‘n Cakes (Jan. 2020)
King of Foxes’s sound is highly polished, using colourful lyrics and richly textured musical arrangements. Fronted by songwriter Olivia Street, the band’s creativity both honours and reinvigorates the indie-rock genre.” – The Gateway
“The album floats through dreamy melodies and sleek guitars, transporting listeners somewhere you’re content to never leave. Street’s vocals rise and soften at just the right moments. With themes of introspection, growing up, and wonder- Salt & Honey is equal parts dreamy, quirky, mellow, and intriguing.” – Canadian Beats
“The record has britpop, indie rock vibes, but a mind of its own with layered textures that don’t play to a specific ‘stereotypical genre’ sound. I like the poetic, personal lines. Street’s words have purpose, and understanding.” – The Permanent Rain Press
“Equal parts pop and rock, salty & sweet, hunter & hunted… It's many things - but accidental is not one of them. Every calculated move that Olivia Street & co put forth walks a tightrope between rock and pop music that you didn't even realize was there, mainly because so few acts are able to find that line between the two. Salt & Honey proves you can choose both with delightful result." – The Edmonton Muse
"I fully expect Golden Armour to catch the attention of alternative rock stations across the country. It’s definitely an album Canada can be proud to call their own. If you love indie rock, strong female vocals, and just rocking out to great music, you will love Golden Armour. If you aren’t familiar with King of Foxes I suggest you take a listen, you won’t be sorry." – Canadian Beats
"King of Foxes' Golden Armour shines as brightly as its title suggests. The Edmonton band's debut LP has a tough outer shell that glistens with a delicious combination of slick pop hooks and leader Olivia Street's captivating vocals... If Golden Armour is any indication, the future looks bright for King of Foxes." – Exclaim
"Golden Armour has no shortage of high-octane anthems that land comfortably in the garage-rock sphere, accompanied by Street’s infectious, pop-tinged vocals." – Vue Weekly
"Olivia Street’s predominantly sweet, sometimes spunky vocals are a highlight, with playful garage rock hooks and a pop-driven appeal that would fit right at home on your next fave indie film soundtrack." – The Permanent Rain Press
"King of Foxes is an awesome indie-rock band with a lot of great originals and personality. If you like rock and roll, you will love these guys!" – The Edmonton Muse
"A powerful blend of garage rawness and alt rock influences, capped off by a lo-fi production aesthetic... A compelling EP that takes the listener deep into the music, with radio ready tracks that are not afraid to retain their edgy persona. This sterling debut from the band is the way rock is meant to sound." – Floorshime Zipper Boots
"Instant indie-rock cred, led by seeing-eye guitar hooks and Olivia Street’s incredible voice, elegant and soaring but restrained enough to stay within the music instead of catapult over top of it." – New Music Michael
