The Incredible Kicks

Rank #37 BRISBANE, QLD, AU Alternative / Progressive Pop / Rock

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Members: Travis Hair- Guitar/Keys/Vocals, Luis Bran- Bass/Vocals, Josh Griffin- Drums/Vocals

Sounds Like: Queen, Muse, The Darkness, Loud TV's and Valentines day cards., Silverchair

Manager: Olivia Macarone

Bio: If it were the 1600's, The Incredible Kicks would have been writing thirty-four flute fugues. Instead, they're stuck in the 20th century, the age of near infinite musical genres. If you take the lift up past ‘Alternative’, all the way up to ‘Prog-Pop’, then jump through the nearest window and tak... See Full Bio

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"The Incredible Kicks gobsmack me. The ridiculous accomplishment of their sound and the fact that they're still trucking it here in Brisbane, almost seems like a contradiction in terms, everytime I run across them. Surely there must be a stadium free, somewhere to give them a gig or two? I'll just add it to the list of things that are bizarrely senseless about the music industry. They are The Incredible Kicks and yes, they are completely incredible." - Chris Cobcroft

— Chris Cobcroft, 4ZzZ Online

"Each song sounds nothing like the next and each contains it’s own unique stamp on the record with no niche left untouched. Songs such as ‘Footprints’, ‘Ratings’ and ‘Ineffective Lullaby’ bring back that crisp, vintage sound and attitude of the 60′s and 70′s. Track #6, ‘Last Person Alive’ is the highlight of the record, containing some of the best Hard Rock riffs I’ve heard all year and is one of the tightest, free flowing Progressive tracks of the year. Complex would most likely be an understatement when it comes to ‘The Incredible Kicks sound’, but the band have managed to maintain a successful marriage between complexity and style. Tasteful complexity is what it’s all about."

— The Raffo Review

"Ratings" is more akin to a pretty effin decent early Rolling Stones song, with high capacity lung singing the prime Mick Jagger would be quite happy with, in my opinion. (If Mick Jagger ever had a prime, that is.) Imagine how the psychedelic rock of the '70s would sound if their top-to-bottom essence had possessed a band of hook-fixated - which is a good thing. - angry doom-metalheads in a marshmallow penthouse, and you'll have a hunch of what to expect. The track is relentlessly angry, exigently and hilariously frustrated, and, while being a consistent, solid musical performance, it never takes itself too serious, which is one of its most adorable charms. Another superb entry.

— GyZ, Noise Shaft

“HARD-WORKING LOCAL TRIO THE INCREDIBLE KICKS HAVE THEIR PLATE CRAMMED WITH ACTIVITY LEADING UP TO THEIR EP LAUNCH IN MAY, YET THEY’VE STILL FOUND THE TIME TO PUT TOGETHER A MUSIC VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE DELICATE ROMANCE. VOCALIST/GUITARIST TRAVIS HAIR TAKES MITCH KNOX THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE. “Apart from the obvious stress related issues, it’s surprising how much organising is required when everyone has work schedules, and how many people are willing to donate their time gratis for friends!” Hair exclaims. “A couple of the guys including Luis (bass, backing vocals) work in film professionally; it’s very cool to watch them work and steal their tricks for future projects. In my bedroom.” ... Follow link below to read the remainder of the article!”

— Six Pack, Time Off Magazine

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Sep 26, 2011
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2012
Sep 14

CROWBAR BRISBANE
Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU | 8:00pm
CROWBAR BRISBANE
Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:00pm
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We're going on tour...again! With their July tour supporting Karnivool almost completely sold out, Sydney's sleepmakeswaves have announced a headlining tour of Australia for September. Taking in 6 states (including their first ever visit to Tasmania), the tour follows a busy 2012 that has seen the instrumental rockers tour the US, Europe and Australia extensively. The tour caps off an amazing year that has seen SMW perform at SXSW Festival in Texas, Belgium's Dunk Festival (alongside 65daysofstatic), support Japan's Boris (and the aforementioned Karnivool) and most recently, secure an American release for their album '...and so we destroyed everything.' With plans to head to the UK, Asia, New Zealand and a return jaunt to the US and Europe in 2013, their latest track to be featured is a fitting description for the band's extensive touring. 'Now We Rise and We Are Everywhere' is available to listen/download at http://birdsrobe.bandcamp.com/track/now-we-rise-and-we-are-everywhere sleepmakeswaves head out on the ‘Now We Rise and We Are Everywhere’ Australian tour in August and September 2012: Fri 14th Sep @ Crow Bar, Brisbane QLD www.oztix.com.au $11+bf "...and so we destroyed everything" and "in today already walks tomorrow" are out now through Bird's Robe Records. www.sleepmakeswaves.com www.facebook.com/sleepmakeswaves www.birdsrobe.bandcamp.com Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVIYNQzAjwo Be great if you could help us spread the word! - Alex, Kid, Otto and Tim.
2012
Aug 25

Wheelers Hill Hotel
Melbourne, AU | 8:00pm
Wheelers Hill Hotel
Melbourne, AU
Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:00pm
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Australian Music Network is hosting a jam packed night of bands, DJ's and BBQ's at the Wheelers Hill Hotel
2012
Aug 24

Thornbury Theatre
Melbourne, AU | 7:30am
Thornbury Theatre
Melbourne, AU
Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:30am
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TOEHIDER SINGLE LAUNCH Toehider launch their new single "SMASH IT OUT" at the Thornbury Theatre. Extremely limited CDs will be available on the night!!
2012
Aug 23

Blue Tile Lounge
Fitzroy, VIC, AU | 8:00pm
Blue Tile Lounge
Fitzroy, VIC, AU
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Aug 22

THE ESPY Front Bar
St Kilda, VIC, AU | 8:00pm
THE ESPY Front Bar
St Kilda, VIC, AU
Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:00pm
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The Incredible Kicks are embarking on an East-coast Tour this August to celebrate the release of their brand new EP - "Ineffective Lullabies". You can catch them at The Espy on Wed 22nd August