Acclaimed American musician/songwriter, and power pop/rock maestro Kurt Baker has released his new single “Warm In The Winter” via Wicked Cool Records.
Kurt says, “Warm in the Winter” for me is kind of a classic Wyatt Funderburk / KB tune. We’ve been writing songs together for years now. It all started with the song “Telephone Operator” which was recorded by my first band The Leftovers, and became a regional hit in places like San Diego, Biddeford, Maine and Kenosha, Wisconsin. That was back in 2009. Well, now it’s 2025, and Wyatt and I are still working together after all these years. We’ve worked on many records together, and it is always just a pleasure to collaborate on music with him. “Warm in the Winter” was written during the songwriting sessions for my last LP “Rock n Roll Club”. We didn’t end up recording it finally, but got around to it last year. It’s a timely song as we are now in the dead of winter, and musically it’s kind of the perfect balance of power pop and pop punk. Definitely influences of Elvis Costello (duh), Screeching Weasel (high school KB to the max), and Green Day (gods). I hope you enjoy it!”
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Kurt Baker is an American musician and singer-songwriter who is best known for his work as a guitarist and vocalist in the power pop and punk rock genres. He is the lead singer and guitarist for the Kurt Baker Band, a group that has released several albums on Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records and toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Baker is known for his energetic live performances and catchy, upbeat songs that often feature clever lyrics and catchy hooks. He has drawn inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, including rock, pop, punk, and new wave.
What People Have Written About Kurt Baker:
“Power-pop perfection.”- Billboard
“...punk-meets-Elvis Costello rocking... definitely fits in the power pop mold, but also has a heavier guitar presence that gives it more energy and intensity. Baker also incorporates a subtle New Wave touch, bringing to mind some of the finest rock gems of the 1980s... gets you excited for when we will finally be able to see acts like them perform live one day.”- Glide Magazine
“Would make Elvis Costello proud... a record brimming with sweet harmonies, razor-sharp hooks, and addictive melodies...bringing to mind everyone from Jellyfish to Material Issue at various points of the record... A remarkably fun album by one of the most consistently solid acolytes of power pop working today.”- New Noise
“It’s got that new wave/power pop meets early ’80s FM rock (Donnie Iris, Cheap Trick, .38 Special) vibe with just a hint of ’90s Lookout! Records. If you’re into big hooks, punchy guitars, and catchy choruses, this album will not leave you wanting. Say what you will about 2020. But any year that gives us a new Kurt Baker record can’t be entirely bad!”- Faster & Louder
“Kurt Baker does the power pop thing like a champ...the hooks are full of pop goodness and the singalongs come from all directions.”- That’s Good Enough For Me
“...a 12 track alt-rock masterclass. Traversing varying sonic landscapes such as new romantic, post-punk, power-pop et cetera, this set will thrill legitimate longtime fans and new converts alike.”- Global Texan Chronicles
“One of the bright lights keeping the flames of power pop lit.”- Jersey Beat
“Confirms Kurt Baker as something of a power-pop genius. ‘After Party’ is a lockdown tonic we should all take a swig of. – RPM Online
“...a total spoil of riches for any fan of 80s culture.”- American Songwriter
“I don’t know how this guy’s head doesn’t explode with the amount of dynamite power pop melodied he has going off constantly...boy, does it make you smile.”- RPM Online
“New England’s Kurt Baker makes some of the finest vintage sounding power pop out there. It sounds like when the Ramones would cover classic rock tunes from the 60’s, mixed with the sweetness of Big Star and the huge guitar solos of Cheap Trick.”- If It’s Too Loud
“Kurt Baker continues to impress... sounds like a potential top-ten LP.”- Power Popaholic
