# SEAL PARTY Present Bowie-esque Piano-Laden Single ‘Kaleka’ Ahead of Debut Album ‘MMXXII’

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/seal-party-present-bowie-esque-piano-laden-single-kaleka-ahead-of-debut-album-mmxxii/
- Published: 2022-07-25T15:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**Bay Area soulful rockers SEAL PARTY present Bowie-esque piano-laden single ‘Kaleka’
ahead of debut album ‘MMXXII’**

_“A dynamic duo where their soul music talents can shine when given the opportunity
to create for themselves. Their style can be compared to greats of the genre, such
as Sly and the Family Stone, Dexys Midnight Runners, and The Isley Brothers” _~ **
Vents Magazine **

_“Fun improvised sense of music collectivism… Soulful, optimistic and uplifting,
Seal Party’s music packs a powerful mix of rock, soul and R&B, created and performed
with taste, along with a good sense of groove” _~ **Amplify Music Magazine**

_“The uplifting lyrics combined with the sweet harmonies are smooth and calming…
a three-minute escape from stressful realities to reflect on life’s silver linings
and appreciate every minute despite ups and downs”_ ~ **Music-News.com**

Soulful art-rock outfit **[Seal Party](https://linktr.ee/sealparty)** presents their
new single** [‘Kaleka’](https://sealparty.bandcamp.com/track/kaleka),** a stunning
Bowie-esque piano-based composition that complements the band’s most recent single
[**‘Maison’**](https://youtu.be/a3MC7bs_eSI) featuring R&B organ wizard [**Chris Rob**](https://www.facebook.com/ChrisRobsviciouskeys)**(
Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Anita Baker, Talib Kweli)**. Both songs 
are rich and captivating tasters of their forthcoming debut album [**‘MMXXII’**](https://sealparty.bandcamp.com/album/mmxxii),
bringing the listener to a meaninful and timeless place.

Filled with improvisation, fury, and lyrical beauty, ‘MMXXII’ evokes ‘70s soul, 
rock and R&B while maintaining a raw and exploratory approach. This eclectic work
meshes unusual songwriting and musicianship with a style that is at once playful
and rebellious.  

![](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/My3KuacUarGXi7lOmSchHr_mk90Gk_o_jCtNKvZSQ90%
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**Photo by Ryan Hickey**

As a songwriting-production duo, **Chris McGrew** (drums/production) and **Kevin
Seal** (keyboards/vocals)** **formed **Seal Party** after many years of helping 
other artists realize their visions. On their debut record, these studio veterans
let their own voices come to the fore, revealing their fury and beauty, both rock
and groove. Epic melodies soar over tasty chords to tell their stories.

Surprising sounds come when sidemen step into the spotlight. Habitually session 
musicians, quarantine culture gave McGrew and Seal access to an empty recording 
studio — namely Studio C of Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco (AKA [**Wally’s HydeOut**](https://www.wallyshydeout.com/)),
in the room of the former **Wally Heider Studios**, where artists ranging from the
Dead Kennedys to the Grateful Dead to Herbie Hancock recorded some of their most
legendary sides.

Recorded by **Liam Wesley Craddock** and Chris McGrew, the ‘MMXXII’ album was mixed
by McGrew and [**Jaimeson Durr**](http://www.jaimesondurr.com/)** (Sammy Haggar,
Joe Satriani, Hope Sandoval).**

This record involves world-class horn players, violinists, organists and vocalists.
An all-star cast of 22 collaborators includes blues and RnB royalty like **Isaiah
Sharkey (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Patti LaBelle) **and** Keyon Harrold (D’Angelo, Maxwell)**,
punk icon **Larry Boothroyd (Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Victims
Family)**, bassist **Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake, Fantastic Negrito), Ben Misterka (
Collectivity)**, saxophonist **Kenneth Whalum (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Maxwell, Justin Timberlake)**,
trumpeter **Rich Armstrong (Spoon, Boz Scaggs, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Thomas Dolby)**,
guitarist **Jonnie Axtell (Psychefunkapus, Dee Snider, Tone Loc) **and saxophonist**
Daniel Casares (Atta Kid, Jazz Mafia, the New Mastersounds)**.

The result is ‘MMXXII’ – a continuous, expansive, engrossing album that is eclectic
and beautiful. Decades of studio magic seep into the tracks, like the casks flavoring
the Scotch. Stretching across genre boundaries, jazz luminaries and punk stalwarts
join together to create a series of unique songs.

The ‘Kaleka’ and ‘Maison’ singles can be downloaded via **[Bandcamp](https://sealparty.bandcamp.com/),**
where the full ‘MMXXII’ album can also be ordered. ”Maison’ is also available everywhere
digitally, including **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/04Sef0worVfEXd44ZC6IPj)**
and** [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seal-party/1581340269)**, 
On August 5, the digital version will be released via **New Age Distribution **and
the CD released by [**X Racer Productions**](https://sealparty.bandcamp.com/album/mmxxii).

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**CREDITS**
Chris McGrew – drums, percussionLiam Wesley Craddock – percussionKimiko
Joy – vocalsRenee Padgett – vocalsRich Armstrong – vocals, vocal arrangement, and
trumpetDaniel Casares – saxophoneScott Thompson – bassChris Rob – organK-Seal – 
vocals, pianoWritten & produced by Chris McGrew & Kevin SealRecorded by Liam Wesley
Craddock & Chris McGrewat Wally’s HydeOut in Hyde Street Studios, San FranciscoMixed
by Jaimeson Durr & Chris McGrewMastered by Justin Weis‘Maison’ single cover artwork
by Serena Di Pinto’sArtist photos by Shealin Ritter and Maryzelle Ungo

**FOR FANS OF:** 
Jon Batiste, Allen Stone, Mayer Hawthorne, St. Vincent, Nathaniel
Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Long John Baldry

**Keep up with Seal Party**
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