Hastings, UK · punk · alt-rock

Kid Kapichi

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Hastings four-piece writing angry, funny state-of-Britain songs over big dumb riffs, affectionately meant — terrace-chant punk with a wink and a point.

Kid Kapichi formed in Hastings on the south coast of England and built a following through relentless gigging before their music reached a wider audience. The four-piece pairs heavy, riff-led guitar rock with lyrics about British life — work, class, politics and small-town frustration — often delivered with a sardonic streak rather than straightforward anger. Vocals are frequently half-shouted and conversational, closer to spoken commentary than conventional singing, and choruses are written to be yelled back by a crowd.

Their records have drawn comparisons to earlier waves of British guitar bands who mixed social observation with punk energy, and they have collaborated with guest vocalists on several tracks. Live, the band leans on volume and momentum, playing short, direct songs at close quarters.

punkalt-rock