Genre-bending newcomers KIDS introduce themselves with debut singles 'Alcohol & Cigarettes' and 'Settle Down', out October 28th through Scruff Of The Neck Records
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“KIDS absolutely don’t miss” Nels Hylton, BBC Radio 1
“Taken from their upcoming EP, which is absolutely fantastic…I can’t wait until I can play more from it for you.” John Kennedy, Radio X
With a sound that looks to blur the lines between indie, rap, Britpop, punk and so much more, London-based outfit KIDS are now ready to introduce their genre-bending sound to the world as they unveil their debut singles ‘Alcohol & Cigarettes’ and ‘Settle Down’.
Dealing with early breakups and growing up in the capital, KIDS’ music tells the story of band leaders Beau Blaise and Alex Harvey, life-long friends who have written their debut EP ‘Love and the City 1’ out of their own stories of growth.
While ‘Alcohol & Cigarettes’ offers up the band’s more vibrant and driven aesthetic, ‘Settle Down is a more tender cut that highlights some of the intimate and personal notes within their chosen direction.
Speaking about the new offerings, they said, "Alcohol Cigarettes and Settle Down tell the story of how singer Beau Blaise dealt with his first relationship ending.”
“Alcohol and Cigarettes is a party song for sad people. It tells the familiar tale of putting on a brave face whilst distracting yourself after a breakup. Unhealthy nights out, bad hookups and booze may distract us from our feelings but inevitably leave us unfulfilled.”
“Settle Down happens later. Whilst still leaning on vices and going out, it describes the first time we start to have feelings for someone else. Even if the relationship doesn’t become romantic, having those feelings again means we have begun to heal. The good times will come again.”
Having already established a devout fanbase from a string of live performances recently, including supporting Gang of Youths, appearances at Leopallooza (headlined by Metronomy and Sleaford Mods) The Great Escape and Live at Leeds Fest and gathering support from the BBC with plays on Radio 1 and Introducing by Nels Hylton and Jess Iszatt, not to mention John Kennedy at Radio X and the Student Music Network, KIDS are keen to get their music out into the world.
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