Glowin' [7"]

Mike James Kirkland & Monophonics - Glowin' [7"]

- First single from upcoming full-length Mike James Kirkland & Monophonics album, Album produced by Kelly Finnigan, Limited pressing, B-side instrumental exclusive to 7" Mike James Kirkland, who has been out of the musical spotlight since 2020, returns withthe first single from his upcoming fourth album releasing on Ubiquity/Luv N Haight in earlySpring 2026. “Glowin’” finds the Los Angeles-by-way-of-Yazoo City, Mississippi, artistcollaborating with the Bay Area-based Monophonics on a cover of Dr. John’s deep albumcut from the 1969 ATCO release, Babylon. That same year garage rockers TheRationals, whose cover inspired this rendition, cut the only other version on their sole full-length. Having sat in record bins for far too long, it’s beyond time for the beautiful mantrato return to listeners’ ears. Where the original blended a spiritual jazz ethos with a subtlebut jaunty horn arrangement, Kirkland’s interpretation smooths out the proceedings.Lyrical elements from the Rebennack-penned verses are minimally rearranged whilekeeping a strong connection to the song’s roots. Kirkland showcases a confident andpensive delivery while Kelly Finnigan provides dreamy background vocals that beautifullyaccompany an understated bass line and flute solo. Sixty years since Kirkland enteredthe music business with his family and over 50 years since his debut solo album, it’s asensational return to form from an artist who wants to do more than just hang on in there.

Tracklist

1. Glowin'
2. Glowin' (Instrumental)