Kristianne Bautista of Kan Wakan performs in the Soundcheck studio.

Kan Wakan: Moody Atmospheric Pop

Soundcheck | Jun 6, 2014

Kan Wakan began as Gueorgui I. Linev's project to compose music inspired by classical orchestration with a minimal edge. After introducing more rock instrumentation into the mix -- with guitarist Peter Potyondy and vocals from Kristianne Bautista -- the Los Angeles group's sound has morphed into more contemporary pop, while still maintaining those symphonic influences.

Now, coming off its self-titled EP in 2012, Kan Wakan has signed with Verge and just released its debut album, Moving On, this week.

Hear the group perform from that new album, live in the Soundcheck studio.

Watch the video for Kan Wakan's Forever Found:

Set List: 

  • "Moving On"
  • "Like I Need You"
  • "Forever Found"

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