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Montreal, QC – April 14, 2026
LITTLE KING Posts New Studio Video “Keyboard Soldier” + “Lente Viviente” Tour Recap
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L-R – Tony Bojorquez (Drums), David Hamilton (Bass, Cello), Ryan Rosoff (Guitar, Vocals)
Hitting the road with three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic evolution behind them, Phoenix’s Little King spent this past March bringing their “Lente Viviente Tour” to stages across New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and even a surprise pop‑up show in Mexico. Now, the band is offering fans a deeper look behind the scenes.
Little King has published a full tour blog with videos, sharing first‑hand accounts of life on the road, the shows, the fans, the chaos, and the gratitude, along with live performance clips captured throughout the run.
The tour diary is available now at https://littlekingtunes.com/2026/03/little-king-march-2026-tour-diary-power-shortages-ibuprofen-and-gratitude/
Alongside the blog, the band has also released a new studio video of “Keyboard Soldier,” recorded live to tape at Strange Daze Studios in El Paso, TX, during a March 5 rehearsal. The track originally appeared on their 2021 album “Amuse De Q.”
Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDSUpl6PW8
Formed in 1997, Little King’s recent tour showcased material from across their eight‑album catalog, over 30 years of music defined by thoughtful lyricism, dynamic arrangements, and a deeply emotional core that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
Their latest album, “Lente Viviente” (released September 2025), has quickly become the most critically acclaimed release in the band’s history. Featuring new members Dave Hamilton (bass) and Tony Bojorquez (drums), the record explores themes of memory, identity, aging, addiction, resilience, and the human condition through tightly crafted “micro‑epics” that balance complexity with accessibility.
Frontman Ryan Rosoff describes the album as “a short, mind‑bending journey, like Musical DMT,” emphasizing its wide dynamic range and emotional depth. Tracks such as “Catch and Release,” “Dawn Villa,” “Pass Through Filters,” “Kindness for Weakness,” and “Who’s Illegal?” highlight the band’s ability to move from intimate reflection to bold social commentary with precision and heart.
Rooted in the American Southwest but shaped by global influences, Little King continues to evolve with confidence and creative fearlessness. With over 65 songs penned by Rosoff and influences ranging from Rush and Porcupine Tree to Pink Floyd, The Muse, and Night Verses, the band remains a staple for fans of art‑driven, progressive‑leaning rock.
As Little King looks ahead, they are actively seeking a new label home to support the next chapter of their career, including plans for their next tour to be announced in the near future, recording, and expanded creative projects.
“Lente Viviente” (released Sept 26th, 2025) is available on digital platforms.
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/3a3zhTxNkC6u9xaD5gytJe
Music Video – Who’s Illegal? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTh1THFdij4
Lyric Video – Dawn Villa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksxlb2ekYIM
Lyric Video – Catch and Release – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgt9U547jbw
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Track Listing:
1. Catch and Release – 3:22
2. Dawn Villa – 3:42
3. Who’s Illegal? – 3:56
4. Kindness for Weakness – 3:21
5. Sweet Jessie James – 2:42
6. Pass Through Filters – 4:50
7. The Living Lens – 3:37
Album Length: 25:34
For more info: https://littlekingtunes.com/
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“Overall, this band showcased a sophisticated sense of melodies that were not overly complicated, but easy to assimilate as well. Not being familiar with them, I am surprised to learn of their longevity, and you wouldn’t know this was their eight album, because the drive and fire in them is very much alive in their music. 8/10” – Metal Temple
“Little King maintain high intensity from start to finish, achieving a rare balance between complexity and immediacy. Each track has its own identity and emotional range, and the musicianship and production are consistently top-tier. According to Rocky, Lente Viviente is essential listening for prog and heavy-rock fans who miss the spirit of Saga, Rush, and King’s X.” – Metalized
“Seven songs, clocking in at just over twenty-five minutes Little King pack a powerful and melodic cocktail of prog, rock and alternative. If Rush jammed with REM and King’s X it would sound a little like this. Impressive.” – Get Ready To Rock!
“Little King hasn’t just released an album; they’ve crafted an immersive, emotional journey that rewards every listen.” – Jace Media Music
“Long-running Progressive Rock outfit Little King is unveiling “Dawn Villa,” the second single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Lente Viviente! A sonic time capsule wrapped in staccato riffs and melodic crescendos, “Dawn Villa” is a heartfelt tribute to frontman Ryan Rosoff’s formative years in Mercer Island, Washington. The track comes from their eighth album Lente Viviente, which is available for pre-order/digital pre-save now at the links below, and releases September 26th, 2025. If you grew up obsessed with the classic seventies prog rock greats like Rush, King Crimson, and Pink Floyd, with a modern flare for drama such as Muse or Neal Morse, Little King deserves your attention! ” – Ghost Cult Magazine
“The album reflects a stylistic maturity that has strengthened over time and a layering of ideas that have, on this occasion, found a stable place. The project’s artistic perspective rests on very solid technical foundations and a strong will to celebrate the traditional principles of classic rock, while also flirting with progressive elements and ultimately making the most of a decidedly pronounced melodic inclination. An absolutely original point of view that has given rise to an elegant and refined sound, capable of effectively combining electric jolts and delicate harmonies in the spirit of a truly contagious passion.” – Rock Hard Italy
“Over nearly three decades, Little King has evolved from the El Paso roots of “Transmountain” to the intricate, personal soundscapes of “Lente Viviente,” blending complex arrangements, strong melodies, and lyrical depth.” – Progressive Rock Journal
“Lente Viviente is as striking as it is arousing and easy to suggest a must for all rock appetites. LITTLE KING seem to know how to feed every instinct and want with their eclectic enterprise and at the same time spring something strikingly new, the proof all there in Lente Viviente.” – The Ringmaster Review
“Tucson progressive rockers’ Little King are gearing up for the release of their 8th studio album, ‘Lente Viviente’ on Sept. 26th and have also just dropped their first single from the album, ‘Catch and Release’. This band truly pushes boundaries and yet makes modern prog rock very accessible. That is a difficult feat and a challenge many bands can’t overcome. But these fellas make it sound very simple, even though the music is quite complex. Similar to YES in that every instrument, including the vocals, all seem to be doing their own thing…but somehow it all works beautifully, and that is what good prog is about. Listen up for Little King on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“”Lente Viviente” is a great release, very short of course, but still atmospheric and moving. Overriding the higher-faster-further mentality in such a playful way deserves respect, and the men deserve it again with their eighth appearance overall.8/10″ – PowerMetal.de
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