LITTLE KING Enlightening "Dawn Villa" Off 8th Studio Album "Lente Viviente" Out Sept 2025

Tucson, AZ Progressive rock outfit Little King is unveiling “Dawn Villa,” the second single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, "Lente Viviente." A sonic time capsule wrapped in staccato riffs and melodic crescendos, “Dawn Villa” is a heartfelt tribute to frontman Ryan Rosoff’s formative years in Mercer Island, Washington, a place where memory, mischief, and music collide. ​

“Dawn Villa” continues Little King’s tradition of crafting “micro-epics”, songs that pack intricate arrangements and emotional depth into tight, sub-four-minute packages. With the exception of the sprawling “Pass Through Filters,” the album’s tracks are designed to be immersive yet digestible, inviting listeners to return again and again for a full-bodied audio experience. ​

From Dave’s slap-and-pop bass chaos to Tony’s quirky, thunderous drum fills, “Dawn Villa” is as fun to play as it is to hear. The song’s structure is a playground of rhythmic experimentation: start-stop guitar riffs, triple-tempo chorus variations, and a solo that’s more mood than shred. It all builds to a climactic breakdown featuring one of Rosoff’s most cherished and hilarious childhood memories. (If you know about the “deadly leaf,” you were probably there.) ​

The song is a lyrical love letter to Rosoff’s neighborhood of the same name, where he spent his youth from 1976 to 1990. With nods to lifelong friendships and local legends like NBA coach Quin Snyder and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Anne Rosellini, “Dawn Villa” captures the magic of growing up in a tight-knit community that still stays connected nearly five decades later. ​

Due out on September 26, 2025, "Lente Viviente" blends progressive and hard rock with infectious hooks and introspective lyrics.

"It’s an album that makes you think, makes you move, and might just make you hit 'Add to Library' before the final note fades," adds Rosoff.

Watch and listen to the lyric video premiere for "Dawn Villa" below!

Digital pre-save - https://show.co/czXH8el​

Recommended for fans of Rush, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Muse, Led Zeppelin, Little King's "Lente Viviente" is available for pre-order/digital pre-save (out Sept 26th) at https://show.co/nI24kSK

Track Listing:​

1. Catch and Release - 3:22 

2. Dawn Villa - 3:42 

3. Who’s Illegal? - 3:56 

4. Kindness for Weakness - 3:21 

5. Sweet Jessie James - 2:42 

6. Pass Through Filters - 4:50 

7. The Living Lens - 3:37