Hand Trembler
Psychedelic, Progressive Dance Rock
Hand Trembler is a psychedelic progressive rock band from Boise, Idaho. With members Reese Hancock, Kreed Kleinkopf, Leo Negron & Blake Durst they deliver powerful, danceable tunes that cover the broad spectrum of the human experience. All of this is delivered with a great amount of energy, thought and emotion.
Hand Trembler never gets stuck in the traditional 4/4 time signature. To accomplish this, they incorporate elements of virtually every style of music imaginable, progressing through melodic dance rock to bluegrass, to Transylvanian rap, to Latin soul grooves, funk and even disco.
All of this is accomplished with a true Pacific Northwest vibe ~ you can feel the pine trees rustling in the wind, the rain falling down the streets of the city, through the rivers in the mountains to the wet, constantly overcast coastal shores.
Hand Trembler's released their debut album entitled, "Circadian" in 2018.
Their second album, “Get Well Soon” was released in 2021 - a result of coming out of the pandemic, being at home with nothing to do but write and record songs. Much of the material covers mental health, love and loss through a lens of psychedelic exploration within the mind and outwards towards the stars.
“Mind Control Test” is the third album from psychedelic-prog rock band, Hand Trembler. This album takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the untapped power of sound and its effects on the human mind. With tracks like "Marigold," "Love," and "Third Eye," the band explores themes of ruling class manipulation, consciousness, connection, and brain chemistry alterations, all woven through a tapestry of different genres. Equal parts cerebral and heartfelt, this record challenges perceptions and dares you to think deeper—while still making you want to turn it up loud. It’s more than an album; it’s a mind-expanding soundtrack for the infinitely curious.
All 3 albums are available to stream worldwide, or at the band’s favorite local record shop: The Record Exchange, in Boise, ID.
BIO:
Hand Trembler didn’t just form — it escaped. Born in an abandoned Boise bomb shelter, sometime around 2014… The band has spent the last decade shape-shifting through genres like a psychedelic radio dial stuck between Frank Zappa, King Crimson, and Tame Impala after too much espresso. Imagine if the Magical Mystery Tour-era Beatles crash-landed at a Phish concert, only to be resurrected by a gang of indie-rock sorcerers. That might give you an idea into what Hand Trembler sounds like, but it's best to just go see them live!
Hand Trembler has been fine-tuning their progressive, psychedelic dance rock sound into something that defies easy categorization, (unless "controlled chaos with a sick groove" counts?). The band has released 3 albums, with a 4th on the way! Their latest effort, Mind Control Test is their most thoughtful one yet, showcasing the band's ability to parse through genres as diverse as synth rock, latin jazz, funk, and even bluegrass. Led by visionary wizard guitarist and vocalist, Reese Hancock, the band's lineup includes Kreed Ray Kleinkopf on bass guitar, Leo Negron on keys, and their newest addition of drum virtuoso Blake Durst.
The albums are fun and infinitely listenable, but it's really at Hand Trembler’s live shows where the magic turns feral. Whether they’re stretching songs into hypnotic jams or detonating into finger-tapping math-rock precision, their performances feel like a séance with the ghosts of 70s prog rock gods, if those entities had a Spotify playlist that also included Radiohead and Built to Spill.
Continually writing, Hand Trembler is actively working on songs for their 5th album which will be "their most ambitious effort” yet.
Hand Trembler’s debut album, titled: "Circadian" was released on Friday, November 23rd at the Record Exchange and digital stores worldwide in 2018.
The first single from the album: "White Girl Problems" is available on Spotify, Soundcloud and in stores everywhere.
Their sophomore release “Get Well Soon” was recorded by Blaine Johnston at A New Level Recording, in Meridian, Idaho. It was released worldwide on Friday, November 27th, 2021. The first single from that record, “Maybe A Gun (Losing Touch)” gave the band the opportunity to shoot their first music video. This album is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Hand Trembler’s 3rd full-length LP: Mind Control Test was also recorded at A New Level Recording, and was released on January 24th, 2025.
Their 4th album: “When Life Hands You Delirium Tremens, Tremonade” is recorded and will be released in the spring of 2026.
