Kiss The Sky Are Reaching For New Heights
In the industry today, the term ‘dubstep’ has climbed to the height of what we now consider as ‘mainstream’. For some, this transition from the underground is enough for them to turn a blind eye; especially to the upcoming bands that are now being continuously pumped out to fit under this genre and to make money. Nevertheless there is one band clawing their way up through the mass of ‘sameness’ to distinguish themselves in the dance community. Having already recorded three EPs over the course of the past year, KTS (Kiss The Sky) are gradually beginning to make a name for themselves, especially outside of their hometown Basingstoke.
Scarla club in London is a destination set to expand the band’s profile. Playing alongside DJ sets from members of the renowned bands Maccabees and Bloc Party, it’s one of the biggest steps the band’s taken so far. On 23rd October, the venue will be filled with prospective fans, and from the way they’ve been received so far, it’ll push the band even further into the spotlight. The decision for KTS to take the opportunities presented to them by Absent Kelly promotions was definitely a turning point; they’ve now been plunged into the depths of London’s music scene, and there’s no reason why they should be stopping there.
The rate which the band has evolved is obvious through just listening to their EPs alone. Not only have they progressed in getting themselves out there and known, but KTS have also made some exceptional changes to their set list. New additions have begun to emerge from the threesome; one primarily that caught my attention was that featuring the vocalist of OKcorrel, Charlie Bing. This band has not only mastered and recreated for themselves the art of Dance, but have also, for this particular track, adopted the soul of the eighties. This is the one of many ways which KTS adopted their own take on music. The debate these days is to whether or not enough bands really do stand out from the crowd. When a band like KTS begin to make a name for themselves, it’s not surprising that their fan base is ever-widening,
The band takes for themselves a mixture of genres to create what makes them unique; Melissa Saunder’s vocals are in a league of their own, and although they seem to contrast against Lewis Bolland’s driving synth, it’s what makes their music so dynamic. With the new addition of Lewis’ dubstep drops, Melissa’s vocals make sure the band doesn’t borderline into the new breed of ‘sports-step’. This ensures, in my opinion, that they can be appreciated by music lovers alike. It’s plain to see these guys are only just beginning to make their mark on the music industry, so expect big things from these guys over the coming months. They’re a band not to miss out on.
By Hannah Helbert
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