Vista Kicks

Most narratives of twenty-somethings are often ensnared and then derailed by our consciousness, entailing the part of the story that seems only fitting for the public's eye; like the hardships, the failures, etc. For Vista Kicks, it appears as though their struggles have yet to come because they've recently just released their sophomore album titled Twenty-Something Nightmare, and it is everything you'd hope for and more. With the nostalgic melodies you hear in "Million Dollar Seller," and "If I Didn't Have You," the band displays the true sound of the 60s and 70s rock with a modern grittiness to it that bellows their authenticity. Vista Kicks, based in Los Angeles, have since showcased their exceptional talents by touring along with bands and making a name for themselves in the ever-growing music industry.

Their musical composition is almost made up of fleeting moments, nostalgic but also intricate; more so on the latter because of their general makeup and perspective to what they create. Not only do they persevere through the classic rock tones we can indefinitely hear, but if you listen thoroughly to their 18-track album, each song exhibits a different style of music, ranging from R&B, Country, and punk-rock influences; all of which is cultivated by making their unique sound.

Vista Kicks is rewriting and creating the pathway in the industry that seems to be lacking true musical components. When asked about their sophomore album and the message they want their fans to convey, they merely stated, "We think it’s just a reflection on the times we are living in as four, twenty-something musicians."

we only stay true to the creative muse. sometimes we get in a swing and create a certain type of way and then weeks later, change the process completely."

Although Vista Kicks's career is to make music, they also use it as a cathartic release as most musicians often do; encasing the brief moments of their solidarity with the most therapeutic form of understanding and displaying their love to their fans. Their fans are a significant impact on what they do. When speaking of their intricate sound, the band stated, "We try to create without borders, meaning, we don’t have a formula or a distinct process that we repeat for the sake of production. We only stay true to the creative muse. Sometimes we get in a swing and create a certain type of way and then weeks later, change the process completely. We are proud of what music we put out.”

It's not a difficult thing to imagine Vista Kicks continuing their career and branching out with collaborations, but they prefer to keep writing and making more music. They excel above expectations with the more music they make and it seems as if this is just the beginning of their journey. From performing an incredible rocksteady performance on Billboard Live to a sold-out show at The Troubadour and performing multiple times at SXSW— Vista Kicks is making their mark in the industry, and there's no stopping them. In all fairness, they've been in the eye of the music world for quite some time. Before the band's time of conceiving in late 2015, they were already making music and sharing it with the world. It only took an ounce of willpower to provide the world with their single "Make It Real," superseding over 2 million Spotify listeners, which then led to the band's decision to form.

It appears their breakout year was 2018, but 2019 is going to be awhirlwind of ever-flourishing success and more for this band. Be sureto keep an eye out.

STORY BY MICHELLE LEDESMA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA MARIA LOPEZ