Indie disruptors KIDS release their eagerly-awaited debut EP 'Love and the City 1' alongside new single "253"
LISTEN TO ‘LOVE AND THE CITY 1’ HERE
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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
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After an incredible run of releases that include ‘Alcohol & Cigarettes’, ‘Settle Down’, ‘Worthy’, ‘Night Bus’ and ‘The Boy Won’t Grow Up’, which have since been supported by the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing London, Radio X, XS Manchester, Amazing Radio and Student Music Network as well as internationally at Kink, 3FM and Amazing Radio US, and DPS support from Apple's 'New In Rock' and 'New In Alternative' playlists, plus Spotify NMF, Hot New Bands (cover), Melomania and Shockwave, London-based indie disruptors KIDS have now released their eagerly-awaited debut EP ‘Love and The City 1’, showcased by the sun-kissed new single ‘253’
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.
‘Love and The City 1’ Tracklist:
Worthy
The Boy Won’t Grow Up
Alcohol & Cigarettes
Settle Down
253
Night Bus
Speaking about the new collection, Beau said, "Our self-produced debut EP “Love and the City 1” was born out of heartbreak. While working long term in a studio in Wales, I broke up with my girlfriend due to the distance. Then moved back to my hometown, London, reconnected with my childhood friend Alex, we wrote these songs and formed KIDS. The EP tells a story of growth and explores why some early relationships don’t last.
"Sometimes lary and loud with songs like "Alcohol & Cigarettes" and "Worthy" describing leaning on your vices and destructively dealing with your issues. Sometimes a softer more reflective view on the relationship with songs like "The Boy Won’t Grow Up" and "Night Bus". Sometimes uplifting with songs like "Settle down" and "253 "showing that life moves on regardless and good times will come again.
"Musically it skilfully darts from delivering punk rap verses to soft intimate melodies all the while the music stays beautifully relatable and honest."
Capping off this era within their story so far, the new single ‘253’ captures more of that fresh and invigorating direction they have looked to establish since they first emerged. Brimming with a warm and summery aesthetic that perfectly reflects their own DIY aesthetic, they are looking to see out this new EP with a wonderfully sweet and tender finale.
Adding about ‘253’, Beau added, "The 253 is a bus which goes from Camden to Hackney. I live in Camden and a friend of mine lives in Hackney. I liked this friend but wasn’t sure if the feeling was mutual. I wrote this song on the 253 whilst thinking about whether to risk our friendship for something more…"
To support the release of their debut EP, KIDS have also announced a string of live shows and festival performances for this summer. See the full list of confirmed shows so far below.
KIDS Upcoming Live Shows:
April 26th (Wednesday) - Manchester - The Rodeo Mag Night - 33 Oldham Street
April 29th (Saturday) - Southampton - Joiners
May 11th (Thursday) - Brighton - Great Escape - The Outdoor Beach Stage
June 29th (Thursday) - Liverpool - Jimmy’s
June 30th (Friday) - Sunderland - Independent
July 1st (Saturday) - Stockton - KU Stockton
July 23rd (Sunday) - Secret Garden Party - Where The Wild Things Are Stage
July 29th (Saturday) - Y Not Festival - Scruff Of The Neck Stage
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