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KID:NAP:KIN will change the way you like your rock. Stop listening in vain for your next fix, the pounding odd-meter rhythms and jazz-infused melodies that make your soul turn, come from KID:NAP:KIN. Boston's Aggro Indie Assault has been making a name for themselves on the scene for two and a half years. Look around at your next K:N:K show and see the audience hang on every note and you will understand why this is the biggest Buzz Band in Boston. Singer/Guitarist Daniel Ellis' soulful vocals wail over the crashing Bonham-esque drumming of Patrick Hanlin, while bassist Jamila Weaver rounds out this power trio with a deep pocket that reminds the listener of what feverish, intense rock music should sound like; "...best suited for the intellectually-inclined headbanger, rock-'n'roller, punk rocker, or anyone who just prefers their music loud," (Northeast Performer) KID:NAP:KIN released their debut EP, ‘Touring The Riot Scene' in December 2006 on Sidehatch Entertainment. Since the EP hit stores, KID:NAP:KIN has toured the country jumping on the Best Of Emergenza national tour, two shows at SXSW, were invited to play at CMJ in New York City and the Boston WBCN Rumble, this mighty three-piece is set to be Boston's next great success. Most recently, the band took home "Best New Act" at the 2007 Boston Music Awards and are set to release their new CD produced by Mike Cosgrove of Alien Ant Farm in April 2008.
"Our money's on the napkins."
The Weekly Dig
“The artistry in dishing out a dynamic, indie prog-rock set has a tendency toward losing itself within needless shredding and over-the-top theatrics. This was not the case, though, when KID:NAP:KIN took to the stage, launching into a set of genre-straddling alternative rock. Wasting no time at seizing the audience's attention, the small but mighty three-piece delivered a full dosage of metal-infused ear candy, best suited for the intellectually-inclined headbanger, rock-‘n' roller, punk rocker, or anyone who just prefers their music loud.”
Northeast Performer
"Rarely has the...post-punk genre sounded this urgent and this volatile. If anyone told them that you can..t have sweet Jeff Buckley kicking into a psycho rant with axe chops of guitar, or a jazz chord break in a punk song, then I am glad they haven..t listened. This record makes my testicles feel funny."
The Noise
"Singer and guitarist Dan Ellis has an obvious passion for his music and his vocal style fervently defines the sound of KID:NAP:KIN. Ellis tosses his vocals around like an abused rag doll; one minute he lightly hums over a smooth, clean chord, and the next, he is screaming bloody murder along with backup vocalist and drummer Patrick Hanlin.While not for everyone, the music is performed with virtuosity and talent. It's unclear exactly what their message is or where they are headed, but one thing is certain: KID:NAP:KIN will not go quietly."
Northeast Performer
"The judgment here is that these guys will go places further than just Allston or Brighton."
Boston Herald
"Progressive, kinda avant garde and WAY original. They obviously put a lot of time/thought/energy into it and should be proud. The guys all play well and you can tell there's a fair amount of theory goin' on."
Tommy Aldridge (drummer for Ozzy Osbourne & Whitesnake! Rock.)
"The number of times I've seen KID:NAP:KIN's live show is obscene. They're that good. And I hate everything. This EP is a survey course in musicianship, no doubt--KID:NAP:KIN succeeds where so many School of Musical Masturbation bands have failed: they put the soul back into the technical. It's about time somebody did...I'm so tired of pretending I like Pat Metheny."
Mike from Bang Camaro
"The translation from great lyrics to actual musical content is flawless..."
Future-Breed.com
Like most people reading this review, the moniker of the band almost made me skip over this release. However, I decided to give the band's new EP Touring The Riot Scene, and upon completion, I was glad I did not let my preconceived judgments get the best of me. Throughout Touring The Riot Scene, KID:NAP:KIN layer quirky, angular guitar attacks over vocals that range from smooth crooning to full-out spastic screams...The Riot Scene is a satisfying listen.
Absolute Punk
"An odd-time indie rock attack...truly original music that challenges the notions of what rock is supposed to be."
Berklee Groove
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