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January 24,2024

“Over the past 20 years or so, the lines between indie rock and pop have become increasingly blurred, with tight guitar riffs and infectious pop hooks being combined to produce some of the biggest crossover hits in recent memory. Mkn Coffee (pronounced like "makin' coffee), with its post-punk-inspired indie pop, falls into the middle of that Venn diagram. The Dallas-based quartet would fit right in on a playlist that includes The 1975, Two Door Cinema Club, The Smiths and Vampire Weekend.”

— Carly Gravely, Dallas Observer

September 26,2023

“Every song we make is built from allowing each member to speak 100% from their instrument int he band. We then figure out how our ideas can fit together, and what ideas can be situated differently for the overall good of the song.”

— Blake Kleisinger to Denton Live, Artist Spotlight Series

August 29,2023

“Something super important to us is authenticity; from the lyrics, to the melodies, to the driving force of the drums, everything must send a message. Most all of mkn coffee’s lyrics are in the perspective of someone struggling with mental health issues.”

— Blake Kleisinger to Shoutout DFW