PREVIOUS TRACKS “SCREAM” & “BIG FEELINGS” ALSO OUT NOW
CAEK AND MINKO PODCAST WITH NEW EPISODES DIVING INTO INSPIRATION FOR SONGS
DEBUT ALBUM IN THE WORKS
“I can hear it when the cold starts rolling in
The leaves start falling
And the road starts calling me
I can feel it like the sun shining down on me
I’m walking real slow, ‘cause the angels are crowding me”
– Lyrics from Caek and Minko’s “California”
Having achieved success as solo artists, including hit collaborations with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, indie pop duo CAEK AND MINKO, partners in both music and life, are ready to embark a new chapter of their careers, showcasing their growth, and seamlessly pairing catchy pop melodies with empathic and intelligent storytelling. Their latest release is out today, November 15. Titled “California,” this emotive and anthemic ballad showcases the pair’s engaging vocal prowess coupled with their inspired and unique perspective on life.
Caek and Minko’s “California” out today, November 15:
“Here in the mountains, autumn feels like the record is slowing down and winter feels like the music has stopped entirely,” Minko shares. “We just want to get the fuck out to L.A.”
“California” is just the latest in a string of insightful pop gems to come from Caek and Minko including the most recently released “Scream” and “Big Feelings.” Appropriately timed for those who aren’t feeling heard, “Scream” (released October 4) is both beautiful and confrontational; the chorus erupts into an unwavering refusal to accept the status quo. In a world fraught with division, “Scream” leaves no other option than to be heard. “Big Feelings” (released August 23) is another powerful song that delves into the complexities of human emotion, offering listeners a relatable soundtrack to navigate life’s ups and downs.
Caek (Mikaela Nelson) and Minko (Mike Slap) had made an entire life together before ever writing a song together. Born and raised in Rhode Island, the pop duo started as friends and occasional collaborators before becoming partners—and eventually parents to a son. Separately, they accumulated solo musical successes: Caek as a multi-instrumentalist with unmatched vocal prowess; Minko with millions of streams under the name Mike Slap to go with high-profile collaborations with the likes of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. But it wasn’t until 2020—after years of grinding through the music business and honing their individual crafts—that they ever decided to write alongside one another.
The process unlocked a new level for their music—and their partnership too. As a team, Caek and Minko are a self-contained pop duo with a distinct sound. The songs they churn out from their humble home studio are infectious, bright, and organic, with effortless hooks and always with a powerful message. Now, on the verge of releasing their debut album, they stand as proof that finding a missing piece can make everything click—and that sometimes, the missing piece may have been right alongside you all along.
The pair recently launched the Caek and Minko Podcast, with new episodes diving into their background, the inspiration for the new music, and a fun look inside their daily lives as a couple, parents and artists and navigating all that comes with balancing it all. The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Buzz Sprout and other platforms.
Look for more new music to come in the following months.
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