Backstory:
“Worthwhile King” is an unlikely fusion of four individuals, from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds, who all met at a music theory class in college. Each member fell in love with the idea of creating unique music that transcends boundaries and speaks directly to the soul. The meeting of their minds and the kinship they discovered in their shared passion birthed an inexplicable musical synergy that lives on as Worthwhile King.

The band’s charismatic frontman, Finn, is a trained classical singer who grew up in a family of musicians in Nashville. The lead guitarist, Ricky, is a maestro of the rock genre, hailing from Seattle. The rhythmic heart of the band, drummer Kyra, was raised amidst the vibrant rhythms of New Orleans jazz. Lastly, the band’s bassist, Ethan, who also plays the piano, is a blues enthusiast from Chicago. Together, they create an extraordinary fusion that is Worthwhile King.

Genre:
Their music is best defined as an eclectic mix of alternative rock, blues, and classical music with strains of jazz.

Song Title:
“Under the Shaded Moon”

Full song lyrics:
Verse 1:
Em G
Under the shaded moon, where we used to play
C D
Lost in the echoes of yesterday
G Em
Your laughter still lingers, sweet as the dew
C D
And I stray in the memories of me and you

Chorus:
G D Em
Under the shaded moon, I found my peace
C G D
In the tender gleam of your love’s release
Em G C
We danced with the shadows, beneath the stars
D G
You and I, bound by our battle scars.

Verse 2:
Em G
The whispers of the wind, the rustling leaves
C D
Speaks of our tale, as the night believes
G Em
In your absence, the silence grew
C D
Under the shaded moon, I still find you

(Chorus repeats)

The band’s favorite fan:
Worthwhile King’s favorite fan is a woman named Liv Alexander. Liv, who has been deaf since birth, experienced Worthwhile King’s music through vibration and rhythm. She describes their music as “resonating within her soul, creating beautiful imagery in her mind.” She loves how their sound can be felt and not just heard. She wrote to them, saying, “Your music gives me a sense of belonging and understanding that I’ve never felt with any other band. The vibrations and rhythm tell me a story, and it’s a story I am a part of. Thank you for creating such impactful and inclusive music!” The band was moved by this, and Liv’s deep connection with their music motivates them to continue creating their unique sound.