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10th January 2012 - Discopolis to Release New Single on KIDS

Greetings KIDS followers!

It's been a while, but we're delighted to announce our first release of 2012, in the shape of Edinburgh's Discopolis. We'll be releasing their new single, the mighty Zenithobia, as a digital EP, with the original, remixes from Glasgow's Miaoux Miaoux, the band's very own One Dollar Dave, and an almighty extended mix of the original, via all good digital providers, on Monday March 5th.

Zenithobia is an epic slab of pop-house, building with gently pulsing synths into a truly euphoric chorus, as waves of keyboards combine with anguished vocals and huge beats to take you away to another, higher, place. Evocative of the finest moments of Friendly Fires’ output, fused with the sonic majesty of M83 and perhaps even reminiscent of early Orbital, Zenithobia is nonetheless very much the sound of Discopolis and their unique brand of blissed-out melodic house. The band, comprising Fergus Cook, Laurie Corlett-Donald and Dave Lloyd, hail from Edinburgh, and are precociously young – Corlett-Donald is 20, while Cook and Lloyd are just 19, and all are friends from school. Support has come from no less than eleven Radio 1 DJs, including Fearne Cotton, Greg James, Scott Mills and Pete Tong, who commissioned them to remix his own signing, Paper Crows. The press have been no less responsive, with praise from the NME and The Sun, who have both tipped them to be stars of 2012. Support from blogs has been no less forthcoming, with many declarations of love, amongst them The Skinny, This is Fake DIY and Deadly People.

You can listen to Zenithobia at the band's soundcloud page here: www.soundcloud.com/discopolismusic

In addition, the band have been working hard crafting their live sound; they have already supported the likes of Metronomy, Friendly Fires, Wild Beasts and Fenech-Soler and won over the crowds with their clubby, yet live and organic show.

Catch them live at the following gigs:

Febuary 2nd – Portsmouth, The Registry
Febuary 6th – Liverpool, MOJO
February 10th – Edinburgh, The Third Door
Febuary 11th – Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
w/b March 5th – London, Single Launch Party, TBC
w/b March 5th – Edinburgh, Single Launch Party, TBC
(further dates to be added – please check www.thisisdiscopolis.com)

KIDS alumni

Zenithobia will be our 37th release, which is something we could only have dreamed of when we first started back in 2005. Over the course of those releases, we've worked with some truly amazing bands, so we thought we'd have a quick roundup of what they're up to....

The Wombats: Now on their second full-length: "This Modern Glitch" on 14th Floor Records, the followup to the platinum-selling "A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation"

The Whip: Have also just released their second album, the fantastic "Wired Together" on Southern Fried Records, the followup to the acclaimed "X Marks Destination"

I Like Trains: About to commence work on their third album, following 2010's epic "He Who Saw The Deep"

Paul Hartnoll: Now back as one half of the legendary Orbital, the world awaits their new album later this year Band of Horses: Currently readying their fourth album, after 2010's fantastic "Infinite Arms"

Kyte: Currently writing for their second album, the followup to "Dead Waves" released, of course, on KIDS

The Good Natured: Now signed to Parlophone, their debut full-length is expected in summer 2012

Clement Marfo & The Frontline: Now signed to Warners, their new single "Mayhem" feat. Kano, drops on March 12th

All The Young: formerly New Education, they are also now signed to Warners, with their album expected early 2012

Middle Class Rut: Continue to tour the US and world in support of 2010's 'No Name, No Color"

That's all for now - we'll give you full details of where you can buy Zenithobia nearer the release time and we'll have a video for you real soon.... For all the latest info please follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook and remember most of our back catalogue is available to buy via the links to the left.

10th February 2011 - Fear From Death - New Kyte Video released online......

The incredibly talented Kristoffer Lundberg has recently finished work on a beuatiful video for Kyte's 'Fear From Death', a track taken from their critically-acclaimed debut album, 'Dead Waves'.

The album is available from all good physical and digital retailers, so get your copy now! Thanks, teamKIDS x

1st November 2010 - The Good Natured - Be My Animal Out Now!

'Be My Animal' the new single from The Good Natured is available now, on limited, numbered 7" single (with free download code) and via all digital sites.

The release has had an avalanche of praise from the media: Sunday Times Hottest Download, NME, Artrocker, Times Playlist, Q Track of the Day.....

And radio support has come from Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Fearne Cotton (Radio 1), Jo Whiley (Radio 1), Nick Grimshaw (Radio 1), Steve Lamacq (Radio 2/6Music), Linda Serck (6Music), Eddy Temple Morris (XFM), John Kennedy (XFM), XFM Playlist.....

Buy your vinyl here:

www.kidsthelabel.co.uk (panel to the left of this!)
http://www.normanrecords.com/records/120838 http://www.roughtrade.com/site/shop_detail.lasso?search_type=sku&sku=332528
http://www.sisterray.co.uk/catalogue/product/good-natured-y2010-be-my-animal-7-vinyl
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=736994

Buy digitally here:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/be-my-animal-single/id398917306 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-My-Animal/dp/B0047PCNUY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1288608598&sr=8-1 http://www.hmvdigital.com/artist/the-good-natured/be-my-animal

Watch the videos for both 'Be My Animal' and B-side 'Prisoner' here:

Be My Animal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fVrnu2jAD0
Prisoner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzUFWykARU

So don't miss out, get your copy now!

11th October 2010 - Clement Marfo & The Frontline - Champion Out Now!

'Champion', the debut single from Clement Marfo & The Frontline is OUT NOW! Buy one of our super limited numbered, gold 7" records, and get your free fisheye photo and download code....alternatively the track is also available digitally, along with B-side 'Shock & Awe' and the remix of Champion by Rinse FM's rising star Smasher.

The track has had support from Zane Lowe (Radio 1), Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Jo Whiley (Radio 1), Ras Kwame (Radio 1), Eddy Temple Morris and John Kennedy (XFM) and is currently on the XFM playlist too.....

In addition, the fantastic video for the track is now available to watch on Youtube:

Secondly a reminder that 'Be My Animal', the new single from The Good Natured is available to preorder from our shop (left).

As usual, it's a strictly limited, numbered 7" release with free download code.

The song has already got spuns from Fearne Cotton (Radio 1), Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Eddy Temple Morris (XFM), John Kennedy (XFM) and Steve Lamacq (6Music). The video for the track is now also ready to watch, enjoy:

29th September 2010 - Be My Animal - New single from The Good Natured announced......

KIDS is proud to announce that we will be releasing the next single, 'Be My Animal' by the incredibly talented The Good Natured on limited 7" single and digital download on 1st November.

The Good Natured's, aka Sarah McIntosh, dark new single bristles with raw teenage sexuality. This 19-year-old is certainly growing up with these truthful and brave songs about the rougher parts of intimacy. This electronic long song exhibits her already trademark hypnotic beat combined with alluringly assured vocals.

The B-side, Prisoner, is the equal of the A-side and explores emotional and physical power relations between two people.

Videos have been shot for both tracks, and the first, for Prisoner, is already available to watch on youtube. 'Be My Animal' has already had its first Radio 1 play Huw Stephens, and The Good Natured looks set to break into the wider public consciousness very soon. The single is available to preorder now so get in quick......

24th August 2010 - KIDS Records to Release Debut single by Clement Marfo & The Frontline

KIDS is proud to announce that we will be releasing the debut single, 'Champion' by the incredible 7-piece act from Kingston, South London, Clement Marfo & The Frontline, on limited 7" single and digital download on 11th October.

'Champion' is a knock-out punch of a pop song, marrying influences ranging from Jay-Z to Daft Punk, by way of N.E.R.D and Dizzee Rascal. From the instantly-singalong chorus to Clement's relentless rap, it is a supremely assured debut single from a genuinely impressive new UK talent. And it sounds like the 'Rocky' theme tune that never was...

The charismatic Clement, born to Ghanaian parents and raised in Kingston, South London, has become something of a phenomenon in the underground British music scene. Backed by his six-piece band 'The Frontline', 'Champion' is just a taster of Marfo's ability to fuse hip-hop, rock and pop in a cut-and-paste yet brilliantly idiosyncratic fashion. He has the tunes and the attitude to become the champion he sings of.

Champion will be backed on the 7" by 'Shock & Awe' and on a the digital release with 'Shock & Awe' and a remix by dubstep sensation and Rinse FM DJ, Smasher.

The single is available to preorder now from our shop, to the left of this blog and also from the amazing Banquet Records......

26th July 2010 - Designed For Damage - Out Now

KIDS is delighted to announce that the two digital EPs for Kyte's Designed For Damage are out now.

EP1 features 3 brand new non-album tracks & EP2 features 3 remixes from the amazing Pacific! , Effen and Cassette Culture.

The single has been playlisted by XFM, and received extensive plays on 6Music.

Exciting KIDS news coming soon, watch this space.......

5th July 2010 - New Kyte Single Announced - 2 EPs!

Greetings KIDS followers, Just a quick missive to announce that Kyte will be releasing the 2nd single, 'Designed for Damage', taken from their fantastic debut album 'Dead Waves', on July 26th. We will be releasing 2 digital EPs - the first features 3 brand new non-album tracks, 'I'll Follow Dreams for You', 'The Lost Blood' and 'Memories'. The second features 3 superb remixes, by Swedish electro act Pacific!, Singaporean DJ Effen and Cassette Culture.

In addition, Kyte's remix of the Kitsune-signed Feldberg song 'Dreamin' has been attracting praise from Popjustice and on Hype Machine. Have a listen to it here.....

The band have also announced a new London live date, they will be playing at Shhh! An 'all day celebration of quiet music' at Cecil House on Sunday August 1st. This promises to be a very special occasion and early bird tickets are available here:

'Dead Waves' is out now and available to buy from all good physical and digital stockists.

"Dead Waves is all about the song...rooted in solid songwriting that provides a real meat and marrow...plush and elegiac....treasure it." - NME

"Imminent single ‘Designed For Damage’ fills the room & sets an intense level of poignancy you never knew existed" - 4/5 THE FLY

"The UK debut reveals a band who have matured, adding beats and electronic flourishes to their sonic landscapes" 4/5 - UNCUT

"Choruses that Coldplay would bite Brian Eno’s arm off for, but with the swoonsome beats of M83 and Maps at their finest" - ROCK CITY

"Their music hits home on a universal scale; 'Dead Waves' is a huge record." - WHISPERIN AND HOLLERIN

19th April 2010 - Dead Waves and IHNFSA Remix EP out now!

Dead Waves by Kyte is OUT TODAY! Available Via our website, all good record stores and all digital stores! Also available today is the IHNFSA Remix EP, featuring mixes by SiN, Echoes, Sheldon & Fiasco and Filmloom (available digitally only). Please support this release and get the band out there!

DEAD WAVES:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/dead-waves/id366277630
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Waves-Kyte/dp/B0038JE8X0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271672158&sr=8-1
http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/13640087/Dead-Waves/Product.html
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=92944

Plus many other physical and digital retailers.........

IHNFSA REMIX EP:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ihnfsa-ep/id366276664

Plus many other digital retailers......

27th March 2010 - Album Launch Party

We are pleased to announce that we will be throwing a FREE launch party for the release of 'Dead Waves'. It will be at the Old Blue Last on April 19th, the day of release.

Support will come from:

The Strange Death of Liberal England
Rival Consoles

and a DJ set from Maps

The Facebook event is here - click attending!

27th March 2010 - Action Action Action

The initial reaction from the press to 'Dead Waves' has been amazing......check out the following lovely reviews:

"Kyte are the type of band that can draw the most casual listener in with the first song and make them a mega fan by the end of the album" There Goes The Fear

"from lush and gentle to full-on, planet-destroying anthemic pop at the drop of an asteroid.....it suggests that Kyte are on a mission to re-align the term 'epic'" Whisperin and Hollerin

"choruses that Coldplay would bite Brian Eno’s arm off for, but with the swoonsome beats of M83 and Maps at their finest" Rock City

We have also had our first radio plays - from the ever-brilliant Rob Da Bank on Radio 1: Listen Again
and also from the equally-brilliant Jon Kennedy on XFM: Tracklisting

Plenty more to come!

27th March 2010 - ihnfsa Video now Online.....

Made by Ben from the band........

27th March 2010 - Kyte Remix Competition Winner....

Well, we got a fantastic response to the remix competition, and some excellent entries in a variety of styles. Unfortunately, like the Eurovision Song Contest, there can be only one winner, and that was the entry by FILMLOOM. Their myspace is here: http://www.myspace.com/filmloom and the guys promise me there will be lots of exciting new things appearing there soon, so bookmark it and watch their progress......huge thanks again to everyone who entered.

P.S. Another excellent entry was from Maybeshewill - their remix appears on a compilation of their remixes and we heartily recommend checking it out - details on their myspace.....http://www.myspace.com/maybeshewont

17th February 2010 - Free Kyte Download

Kyte's new album, Dead Waves, is due for release on 19th April and to get your taste buds tingling we are offering a track from the album, the epic 'Like She Said' as a free download. Click to get your free mp3: Like She Said

16th February 2010 - Kyte Remix Competition

Hello all, In conjunction with the release of Kyte's debut full-length album Dead Waves we are running a remix competition for the track IHNFSA. As part of this competition the winning entry will be featured on the IHNFSA EP, which will be available for digital download on April 19th 2010 a week before the album drops. Here are the links to the separates you'll need to get started: http://www.kidsthelabel.co.uk/Kyte/ihnfsasynthsdrums1.zip http://www.kidsthelabel.co.uk/Kyte/ihnfsasynthsdrums2.zip http://www.kidsthelabel.co.uk/Kyte/ihnfsavox.zip

We're very excited to see what you come up with and will be listening to all of the entries. The winner may also get signed copies of the album, possibly a t-shirt or 2 and there's a chance of other goodies. Only way to find out is to submit the winning entry. If you're not sure where to start why not listen to some of Kyte's remixes? The link is in our top friends. Submit your entries to wearedownwiththekids@gmail.com

Please include your name, contact details etc... you know the score. Closing date is Friday the 26th of February. Good luck!

14th February 2010 - Kyte - Dead Waves

Leicestershire four-piece Kyte will release their debut full-length album, Dead Waves, on 19 April through KIDS Records. Dead Waves follows Kyte's self-titled mini-album and highly acclaimed EP, Two Stars, Two Sparks (released December 2008).

The album will be preceded by the release of a single, ihnfsa, on 19 April. NME went on to predict that "Kyte will steal your heart", and they've returned to do just that. On Dead Waves, Kyte's ever-atmospheric, dreamy soundscapes come coupled with big pop sensibilities. First single 'ihnfsa' is symphonic, lush and melancholic; an exemplum of the band's newfound focus. 'Smoke Saves Lives', meanwhile, is an enormous-sounding explosion of big choruses, driven by a simple yet hypnotic piano line.

Kyte's debut works precisely because of this contrast with the album's more far-reaching musical efforts: the epic 'Each Life Critical', for instance, sounds like Sigur Rós soundtracking Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Such huge sounds need the lyrical content to match, on which Nick Moon duly delivers ("painful nerves are turning, sleepless, searching, back in time, hallucinate the love").

Though Dead Waves is their first proper long-player, Kyte have made impressively large strides for a new act. They built up a strong following in both the indie and dance press, thanks in part to supporting slots with the likes of The Whip, School of Seven Bells, iLiKETRAiNS and Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds. In the US, their track 'Boundaries' was used on a nationally-aired advert for HBO's The Sopranos.

The band can also boast of quite remarkable success in Japan, following the release of their Japan-only album Science For The Living. This saw them chart at number 5, and debut one place higher than U2. 2010 will see this particular Kyte fly even higher.

"Kyte will steal your heart soon as look as you" - NME

"They're the stuff of dream-pop dreams, blessed with a compellingly insular intensity…they're looking thoroughly poised to soar." - The Fly

"Kyte positively gleam" Rock Sound

15th February 2010 - Dead Waves - coming soon

Kyte - Dead Waves.....coming soon

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