# New Jersey Rockers KANAK Are Unapologetically Outsiders On New Single “Outside”

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- Published: 2024-01-29T14:30:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**”OUTSIDE” is a slice of vital and immediately infectious Alt-rock that needs to
be heard right now!!”  – Matt Pinfield**

### **New Jersey Rockers⏎ KANAK⏎ ⏎ Are Unapologetically OutsidersOn New Single “󠀁[Outside](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=ae55459071&e=615f2b8493)󠁿”

#### **Upcoming EP **_**On**_** **_**The Outside**_** Out March 22nd⏎ Produced by Ed Stasium (⏎ _Ramones, Talking Heads, The Smithereens_)

**JANUARY 19, 2024 (Asbury Park, NJ) —** “I think a lot of people feel like they
don’t fit in, and that has always been true for me. I have never quite felt like
I belong,” says lead singer/songwriter **Tom Kanach** of New Jersey-based rock band**
KANAK**, about their newest single and video for “[**Outside**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f85f726c3a&e=615f2b8493)”
which is out today. This feeling of detachment from society has fueled not only 
the creation of this new track but also their upcoming EP, **_On_** **_The Outside_**
which will be released on **March 22, 2024 **_via_ **Pop clique music/The Orchard**.

[⌊Kanak⌉⌊Kanak⌉[

**Kanak**
Photo credit: **Stephanie Kanach**

“’Outside’ has a message that is so personal for me, yet also universal. Does anyone
ever truly feel like they belong? I love the snarl and anger of it. I am singing
that I feel like I should fit in through clenched teeth.”

The emotional single is a taste of what’s to come off of the band’s upcoming new
EP, reflecting upon loss and isolation impacted by the pandemic. “Coming out of 
the global pandemic and losing my father to COVID really made me realize how fleeting
time is and how lonely life can be,” Tom explains.

Taking some of the tracks from their previous EP _**Demolition**_ which essentially
were rough demos, the band transforms them in the studio, giving them a new and 
vibrant flair.

Culling performance footage across their home state of New Jersey, their new video
for “Outside” carries the energy and power from their live shows.

“We pulled footage from _The Saint _in Asbury, _Crossroads _in Garwood, _Tierney’s
_in Montclair, _The Wonderbar _in Asbury, and _Pino’s _in Highland Park. Because
we have only been playing together for a short time, we decided only to play local
gigs while working on and honing the songs.”  

Outside - KANAK [Official Video]

[⌊Outside - KANAK [Official Video]⌉⌊Outside - KANAK [Official Video]⌉
Watch this
video on YouTube

**Kanak “Outside”**

Hoping to record with legendary producer and mixer **Ed Stasium **(_The Ramones_,
_Talking Heads, Motörhead_) who had previously worked with guitarist **Johnny Rao**
on a different project, the band was floored when he said ‘yes.’ “Having three guitar
players is a challenge and we thought Ed would be the perfect fit for us,” Tom explains.“
So, Johnny called Ed. Ed agreed to listen to the songs. He loved them and we flew
out to San Diego to record them.”

Big supporter and friend of the band, legendary musical pundit **Matt Pinfield**(
_MTV, MTV2_) lauds, “There is a clear reason why legendary producer/mixer Ed Stasium
who was at the controls for the Ramones, Talking Heads, Smithereens, Motörhead and
The Replacements, is putting his talents behind the exciting and promising New jersey
band Kanak. Their new killer single ‘Outside’ is a slice of vital and immediately
infectious Alt-rock that needs to be heard right now!!”

Preparing to release their upcoming EP, Tom is looking forward to reconstructing
Kanak with a fresh start in 2024. The driving **“Not Right Now” **kicks the EP into
high gear with its high-octane rock with a punk delivery, worthy of Bad Religion
or The Smithereens. The power-pop of of the shimmery and chiming “**Without A Clue**”
highlights the betrayal of love, and uncertainty about a relationship’s future.

The propulsive “**Crash**” dives deep into the addiction and the control it has.“
A good friend of mine was going through some addiction issues,” Tom says. “In his
line of work, he is constantly around temptation; music, drugs, and alcohol. His
discipline inspired the song, prompting me to empathize with his struggle. I am 
very happy with the way I think the music captures the stagger of someone reeling
with indecision and that delicate dance around profound choices.”

A veteran of the ever-thriving New Jersey rock scene that borne bands like Gaslight
Anthem, The Smithereens, Dramarama, among many others, Tom Kanach has built a formidable
reputation and strong friendships with that traversed genres from Lords of the New
Church to even Stiv Bators of the Dead Boys. Centralizing all of his focus and energy
now into Kanak, he’s ready to push out far beyond and jump headfirst into the mainstream.“
There are two voices in your head,” he concludes. “One saying, ‘You need to fit 
in and be like everyone else’ and the other voice saying ‘Being different and unique
is what separates us and makes us beautiful’.” Thankfully for us, he’s chosen the
latter. 

[⌊Kanak album cover⌉⌊Kanak album cover⌉[

**Kanak** is **Tom Kanach** (_vocals, guitars_), guitarists **Johnny Rao** (_David
Johansen Band / Sylvain Sylvain_), **Peter Wood** (_Dramarama_), bassist **Joe Rowley**
and drummer **Steve Brown**. The new single and video for “[**Outside**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=dabd5644f0&e=615f2b8493)”
is out today, **January 19, 2024** and is available on all streaming platforms **
[HERE](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=caf38ff36c&e=615f2b8493)**.
Their upcoming EP _**On The Outside**_ is due out **March 22, 2024** _via_ **Pop
clique music/ The Orchard**.

_**ON THE OUTSIDE**_
**Tracklisting**

 1. “[Outside](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=8a573b5ccb&e=615f2b8493)“
 2. “Not Right Now”
 3. “Disguise”
 4. “Without A Clue”
 5. “Too Late”
 6. “Crash”

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