Next of Kin celebrate the release of their debut EP with two nights at The Continental Club on May 9 & 10
by Taylor Wallace-Riegel
Next of Kin is your next new kick. The trio, made up of Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin bring a breath of fresh country energy to the Austin music scene they’ve been part of individually for years. All three came from musical backgrounds and knew early on that music, particularly singing, was part of their destiny. Each member has been writing their own music from an early age. While Hickman, the firstborn of Austin music stalwart Sarah Hickman, was practically born into the Austin music scene, Baker followed a more traditional trajectory of running away to Austin from your small town, and Caelin was brought to Austin through the suggestion of a fan of hers, legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave.
While establishing themselves in the Austin music scene individually, the three fell in love with each other’s music, and each pair within the trio became fast friends. In 2024, Next of Kin released their debut single “Jekyll & Hyde,” to high praise and frequent airplay, portraying the same magic that brought together the Highwomen and Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou. From there, the path was set for the next year and a half leading up to their EP out on May 9th.
