Kyle Hollingsworth shares lush ode to his home state with "Colorado" out now

KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH (THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT) 

SHARES EXPANSIVE ODE TO HIS HOME STATE WITH “COLORADO” 

OUT NOW–LISTEN

FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN 7 YEARS

ALL WE ARE, OUT AUGUST 1, 2025 VIA SCI FIDELITY RECORDS  

KYLE’S BREW FEST 

SEPT 6 AT WIBBY BREWING IN LONGMONT, CO

“I’m bolder and braver right now than I’ve ever been with my music” 

- Kyle Hollingsworth

Boulder, CO - Singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and brewmaster Kyle Hollingsworth is thrilled to share “Colorado,” the second single from his forthcoming solo album All We Are, set for release on August 1, 2025 via SCI Fidelity Records–Pre-save the new project now. 

Over four and a half minutes, the track unfolds with the expansiveness of an endless clear blue sky and the rolling, vast Rocky Mountains. With full, rich instrumentation, Hollingsworth takes a moment to appreciate his surroundings on a sunny day, from vibrant green trees to crisp Colorado air to the abundant wildflowers. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the track, Hollingsworth shares: “I spend a lot of time in the high country, so all the images come from above 9,000 feet. From the fall colors to the sparkling snow and spring flowers, these mountains fill my spirit.”

All We Are marks a bold new chapter in a career long defined by creative risk-taking. Across more than 20 years, seven solo albums, and over three decades with The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth continues to evolve, delivering a sound that feels both fresh and unexpected.

“Colorado” follows the release of the title track, “All We Are,” a shimmering, alt-rock-leaning single that trades extended solos for song-focused structure and lyrical introspection, yet remains undeniably funky in true Kyle fashion.  

Alongside the new album, Hollingsworth has teamed up with 4 Hands Brewing Company (St. Louis, MO) to craft the perfect beer pairing to complement the music. Look for the collaboration beer this fall in the Midwest near Kyle Hollingsworth Band tour dates at select retailers and taps.  

In support of the new album, the Kyle Hollingsworth Band will play a number of dates throughout Colorado, the Northeast and the Midwest. Including a fun-filled album release party at Kyle’s iconic beer festival, Kyle’s Brew Fest, hosted at Wibby Brewing Co in Longmont, CO, on September 6. On sale now, Kyle’s Brew Fest will feature beer collaborations, beer sampling from numerous breweries, special guest musicians, exciting activities and more at Kyle’s favorite event of the year. Grab tickets at kylehollingsworth.com and connect with Hollingsworth on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band on Tour



July 26 - Crafts Cocktails & Corks - Winter Park, CO

Sept 06 - Kyle’s Brew Fest at Wibby Brewing Co. - Longmont, CO

Sept 18 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY*

Sept 19 - StageOne at FTC - Fairfield, CT*

Sept 20 - Sherman Stage at Renegade Winery - Stroudsburg, PA* 

Sept 21 - Annapolis Baygrass Festival - Annapolis, MD

Oct 24 - High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI^

Oct 25 - Howlin’ At The Moon - Naperville, IL+ 

Oct 26 - Riverside Theater (outdoors) - Milwaukee, WI#

*w/ The Jauntee

^w/ Neighbor

+w/ Family Groove Company

#Free Widespread Panic pre-party in the street

About Kyle Hollingsworth: 

“I feel like I’m bolder and braver right now than I’ve ever been with my music,” Kyle Hollingworth asserts, as he considers the scope of his expansive new studio album All We Are. “It begins with my songwriting, where I’m better able to express what I’m experiencing in the moment, while my willingness to explore continues to grow.” 

This is a striking statement from the accomplished keyboard player and vocalist, as it comes more than two decades after the release of first solo album, and well over thirty years into a vibrant musical career. Then again, given the propensity for chasing new sounds that has been his hallmark, Hollingsworth’s latest creative progression is equally invigorating and inevitable.

The title track, which opens his fifth full-length record, sets the tone for the wide-ranging artistic expression to follow. “All We Are” presents a guitar-driven sonic landscape in which Hollingsworth’s signature keyboards play a compelling support role yet are not the focal point. The lyrics are atmospheric and evocative, touching on the themes of life experience and transformation that recur throughout the release.

While the self-produced All We Are explores new terrain, the songs inhabit Kyle Hollingsworth’s vivid and bright-hued environs. “Carnival” is inspired by his touring with the String Cheese Incident, the group he’s animated since 1996. The composition began as a bluegrass-infused instrumental inspired by Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby’s collaborative studio record, then took on new colors after Hollingsworth fashioned lyrics to reflect the “traveling circus” of the String Cheese experience.

The keyboardist has long demonstrated his affinity for the live setting both with SCI and his own Kyle Hollingsworth Band. He’s adept at pushing musical bounds, yet his contributions are often blithe and buoyant. While touring the globe, performing in some of the world’s most prestigious arenas and amphitheaters, he’s endeared himself to audiences through his absorbing technical flourishes and stirring improvisational flair.

Hollingsworth moved to Colorado over 30 years ago due to a yearning for the outdoors, which he evokes in a song named after the Centennial State. “Colorado” depicts the physical surroundings that ground his work, even as he keeps his eye on the horizon. The tune also speaks to his songwriting process, as he notes, “I get a lot of my creative energy when I'm biking, paddleboarding or skiing. Something will come to me and I’ll sing it into my phone.” However, he adds, “I respect how the song wants to be written. I don't force it. After I get home, I’ll live with it a little bit and purposely let it breathe.” This deliberative approach allows him to nurture material that draws from a panorama of genres and reference points.

On All We Are Hollingsworth embraces his instincts for utilizing a rich musical palette yet infusing it with new shadings and shadows. This encompasses “Tee’s Strut,” which offers a nod to funk-fusion progenitor Richard Tee, as well as “Lost in the Mirror,” which employs an Afrobeat style while Hollingsworth muses on his 13-year-old daughter’s newfound fixation with her image. “Waiting On Time” was initially inspired by the music of Gregg Allman yet it also represents a new narrative songwriting technique for Hollingsworth, who frames the composition in the third-person to share an account of a man’s addiction. Hollingsworth also applies this method to “Coming On Strong” in which the female protagonist rides her motorcycle through a hurricane and away from personal strife.

The album concludes with a reprise of “All We Are,” which serves to underscore the ideas that inform the release. Hollingsworth explains, “There’s a throughline of how we are able to live in this universe. I’m in constant amazement and wonder of humanity, life on the planet and the beauty of nature all around me. I also continue to be a searcher, looking for challenges that may present themselves. I’m always experimenting musically and trying to stretch beyond what people expect of me, while continuing to examine what I expect of myself.”

KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH

ALL WE ARE (SCI Fidelity Records)

Release Date: August 1, 2025

Tracklist: 

All We Are

Waiting On Time

Carnival

Lost In The Mirror

Colorado

Tee’s Strut

Coming On Strong

Sanza

Light Fantastic

All We Are Reprise 

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Photo Credit: Tobin Voggesser