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The Troika Blu StoryTroika Blu takes the plunge with intrepid musical interpretations that are making waves.If you thought that the Grateful Dead, Kendrick Lamar and Koi Child could have nothing in common, it’s time to get more fluid with your thinking.
A self-described Psychedelic Jam-Hop, Trip-Hop-Rap band, Troika Blu takes us on a deep dive into some deep cuts — submerging into the depths of what makes these divergent genres epically equal — freedom and soul.
The band of four South Florida teenagers: Drummer, Tristan Yeager, Jaden Lehman on lead guitar, bassist Landon Caballero and singer, Kyli McCarthy are taking on an eclectic playlist that appears to have no rhyme or reason.
Mixed together are songs with different styles, varying levels of energy and a boatload of cultural context — each conjures up a range of emotions and yet, somehow Troika Blu brings them to seamless confluence.
It works for a few reasons.
Connection. That unspoken easy ebb and flow that comes from artists who have grown up playing together. They’re bonded by some cryptic form of telepathic musical communication.
And, because teenagers are immortal. They have the kind of fearlessness that it takes to try anything. They understand that as a young band, they’re continually evolving as they explore new artists, discover old tracks and work them until they’ve infused their personality into the incorporation, making songs uniquely their own.
Festivals, Fundraisers and the Funky BiscuitIt’s this refreshing interpretation of the familiar that has them currently riding a wave of ongoing performances, including an appearance at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton. Troika Blu has been sought after, playing gigs, festivals and fundraisers as well as a monthly stint at Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Their show-stealing performances have given them brand recognition as well as the ability to attract an audience that spans generations because they give the people what they want — a playlist with little something for everyone.
A deluge of easy to recognize hits along with a trickle of deeper-cuts—just enough to keep people guessing. In between is anyone’s guess. From quick splashy transitions to meander-ing psychedelic jams that saturate the space until you’re dancing into the next song.
Audiences have been jolted by the intricate musicianship flowing out of such young artists. But maturity is a signature trait of their generation — Generation Z. Viewing the world more openly, they see the lines between the things that separate people, blurring. As children of Gen Xers, they’ve been exposed to the musical evolution that their parents experienced first-hand — from the disco of the Bee Gees to the classic rock of the Beatles to heavy metal like Led Zeppelin. Xers listened to Top 40 Pop in high school from Michael Jackson and Madonna. They saw the start of Hip-hop and Rap from Run DMC, Dr. Dre and N.W.A., from house music to punk rock from the Sex Pistols to 90s grunge soul searchers Pearl Jam and Nirvana.
An Eclectic Journey Toward a Signature SoundBy interpreting the music they love into something more personal, Troika Blu is on the cusp of discovering their own sound. Influenced by some of today’s artists who produce new by sampling old, layering the patchwork and weaving it into a totally different creation — a tap-estry of sound, rhythm and guts. They’ve been inspired by the way Tyler, the Creator loads up on synth and melodic neo-soul in his latest release, “Igor”. It’s this innate ability to jump into the abyss without a life jacket, knowing they’ll either sink or swim and simply not caring — they’re just happy to be in the pool.
Each member of the band brings their own musical preferences to the table. Jayden’s love of classic rock and long jams that morph into surprise road trips — destination unknown. Tristan’s love of rhythm and beats leans into gospel and hip hop. Landon brings in elements of jazz and innovative harmonies. Kyli’s vocal preferences range from the light and airy stylings of Solange to the raspy, soul searching, electrifying and beautifully painful Janice Joplin.
It’s that creative process combined with each member’s unique musical style as a whole that will write the next chapter as they begin to craft their own songs.
JADENGuitarist
For guitarist Jaden Lehman seeing a live performance of beat-boxing, reggae rocker Matisyahu was a life-changing experience for a 7-year-old.
KYLISinger
Ask anyone associated with Troika Blu what Kyli brings to the band and they’ll tell you — she’s the flow.
TRISTANDrummer
Tristan Yeager took some sage advice from his grandmother, who suggested he learn to play the drums.
LANDANBassist
“I Love watching the crowd reaction to what we’re playing,” said Landon. “They’re dancing to the music...
B I O G R A P H I E S
Troika Blu started out as just Troika meaning three. Jaden, Landon and Tristan, three tweens who got to know each other at a specialty music school. Missing was someone who could bring
enough vocal range to cover the diverse playlist and yet be comfortable enough with long musical jams that could stretch on without any lyrics. They found that in fellow classmate, Kyli,
who was a natural fit to their free-flowing form, and Troika became Troika Blu.
