NYC Alt-Rock Trio King Falcon Believe in Better Days on “Holding Out” — Out Now with Beachy Video

New York City just bottled up optimism, plugged it into a vintage amp, and sent it blasting down Venice Beach.

Alt-rock trio King Falcon are back with a hook-heavy, feel-good anthem called “Holding Out,” and this one hits like sunlight after a long winter in Brooklyn. It’s out now, it’s catchy as all get out, and it comes with a breezy, California-soaked music video that feels like a postcard from the future. Let’s talk vibe.

“Holding Out” rides on glistening guitar riffs, smooth breezy vocals, and that unmistakable NYC edge that King Falcon have been perfecting since they formed in Brooklyn in 2020. It’s gritty but hopeful. Laid-back but locked in. It feels like standing at a crossroads and finally choosing your lane with confidence. Frontman Michael Rubin (vocals, lead guitar) sums it up beautifully: this track is about that moment you stop hesitating, pick the path that feels right, and move forward with quiet faith that better days are coming. That energy? That’s growth. That’s evolution. That’s belief with backbone.

The music video, premiered by New Noise Magazine, takes the whole thing west coast for a sun-drenched dream sequence in Venice Beach. Skatepark sessions. Golden sunsets. Waves crashing at dusk. The whole thing flows like a California daydream with New York soul. Rubin explained it straight up — the song felt like California, so they shot it there. Natural move. And the skateboarding energy comes courtesy of Hayden McKenna, who makes gravity look optional. Effortless cool meets big riffs and bigger optimism. Meanwhile, King Falcon aren’t just vibing in the studio. They’ve been grinding:

Over 150 live shows in the past two years.
Over 1.5 million streams overall — with nearly 900K in 2025 alone.
Their 2025 single “Plastic Crown” hit #1 on Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist for multiple weeks and debuted at #45 on MediaBase Radio.
Named “Best New Artist” by MXDWN.
Praised by Guitar World as one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands.

That’s not hype. That’s receipts.

Rubin, bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty have been building this thing brick by brick — sharing stages with The Struts and Sublime with Rome, sharpening their sound, expanding their sonic world, and leveling up every step of the way. Now they’re hitting the road again this spring, supporting Des Rocs on select North American dates through March and April. More shows. More music. More momentum. “Holding Out” isn’t just a song. It’s a statement. King Falcon believe in better days — and they’re not just waiting for them. They’re building them, riff by riff.

KING FALCON LIVE

SPRING 2026

March 10th – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge

March 20th – New Haven, CT – Stella Blues

March 25th – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl

March 28th – Lincoln, NE – Bodega’s Alley

April 1st – Portland, OR – Kelly’s Olympian

April 5th – Spokane, WA Knitting Factory *

April 7th – Boise, ID Knitting Factory *

April 8th – Salt Lake City, UT Soundwell *

April 10th – Denver, CO Marquis Theater *

April 11th – Colorado Springs, CO Black Sheep *

April 14th – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge *

April 15th – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall *

April 17th – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner *

April 18th – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig *

April 19th – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern *

April 22nd – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works

April 24th – London, ON – Palasad SocialBowl

April 25th – Sudbury, ON – Townehouse Tavern

*with Des Rocs

Turn it up. Let it ride. The future sounds pretty good from here.

ABOUT KING FALCON

King Falcon are an alternative rock band from New York City, blending vintage guitar grit with modern 21st-century alt-rock attitude. Founded in 2020, the band is outfitted with lived-in and undeniably analog tools of trade; tastefully channeling the raw emotion of classic rock legends while delivering a fresh, contemporary edge. Frontman Michael Rubin (vocals, lead guitar), bassist Joe Conserva, and drummer Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty craft hook heavy anthems built for both the stage and the streaming age. Their sound sits at the intersection of The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters–authentic, guitar-driven, and packed with energy.

The self-titled debut album King Falcon (2023) broke out with millions of streams on Spotify, fueled by fan favorites “Ready Set Go,” “Cadillac,” and “Everybody’s Down.” In 2025, King Falcon’s explosive single “Plastic Crown” became a breakout hit, soaring to #1 on Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Rock Playlist for multiple weeks and landing at #45 on MediaBase Radio in its first week.

Critics and fans alike have taken notice: MXDWN named King Falcon “Best New Artist,” and Guitar World praised them as “one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands.” The group has since shared stages with The Struts, Saving Abel, Des Rocs, Sublime with Rome, and more, earning a reputation for their electric live shows and undeniable New York swagger. As they roll into 2026 and beyond, King Falcon are sharpening their signature alt-rock sound with a new slate of singles delivering the same unapologetic spirit that defines them.

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