Kitchen Dwellers Descend Into Winter Lore On Elemental "The Katabatic" EP
- Charles Luberisse
- 25 minutes ago
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Written By: Big C
Cold air doesn’t ask permission, it moves with purpose. That invisible force shapes The Katabatic EP, a surprise three-song release from Montana-bred explorers Kitchen Dwellers. Rooted in alpine stillness and restless momentum, the EP distills the band’s progressive bluegrass ethos into a compact, atmospheric statement. Recorded in late 2021 and finally unveiled today via No Coincidence Records, the project blends mandolin, banjo, upright bass, and acoustic guitar with unexpected brass textures from Eric “Benny” Bloom of Lettuce. It’s music shaped by terrain, tension, and transition. Guitarist Max Davies describes the project as:
The source of the inspiration for these songs can be found in Montana where we were spending some downtime before the holidays. There’s a juxtaposition in these songs, just like the weather and geography in Montana, or the styles of the four friends who created this small collection of music.
That contrast is audible: mythic lyricism on Madison, paired with the instrumental lift of Mimas & Ida and the title track, where Bloom’s trumpet adds breath and motion to the band’s already fluid interplay. Rather than chasing immediacy, the EP feels reflective like a weather system forming quietly before revealing its strength. The release arrives as Kitchen Dwellers continue a momentum-building chapter following 2024’s Seven Devils, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart. Follow Kitchen Dwellers as they continue to reshape modern roots music from the mountains outward on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK. Stream "The Katabatic EP" now and let us know your thoughts below in the comments.