New Artist Profile
Kid British
Myspace: www.myspace.com/kidbritishmusicLabel: www.mercuryrecords.co.uk
Meet the band putting out one of the most important new vocal sounds of alternative Britain. Manchester's Kid British are the hottest new band from the North West, and will shortly have the nation beaming with their ecelectic and upbeat concotion of dub, indie and ska. With a selection of support slots this October with fellow Mancunians The Courteeners, this loveable four-piece is a name soon to shoot up the profile ladder... Watch this space!!
Miloco: Name of band members and instrument of choice?
Kid British:
Sean Mbaya - Guitars, Keys, Vocals
James Mayer - Vocals
Simeon McLean - Vocals
Adio Merchant - Drums
Miloco: What project are you doing here at Miloco (e.g. recording, mixing or remixing / single tracks or album) and when's it due to be released?
KB: Working on our debut album due for release early 09
Miloco: Which Miloco studio/s are you using and why did you choose it/them?
KB: The Toyshop - Home to Segs and Dubby
Hoxton Square & Garden - where Segs and Dubby go we follow
We hoppe to finish the album off in the El Cortijo studio ha ha
Miloco: Please describe The Square in one line:
KB: Home away from home
Miloco: How would you describe the material you are working on?
KB: Absolutely amazing of course!
Miloco: How did you come about working with producers Steve Dub and Segs on this project?
KB: Our manager heard about these two young, handsome producers that would work well with our sound. But we decided to go with Segs and Dubs instead. LOL (joke)
Miloco: What does Dubby and Segs bring to the project that other producers / engineers wouldn't?
KB: Fresh ideas, a very relaxed environment. They are wicked! They know how to get the best of us!
A few silly questions / requests that really don't mind silly answers!! -
Miloco: The song you wished you'd written:
KB: Bing Crosby - White Christmas (biggest selling song ever)
Miloco: The song you're glad you didn't write:
KB: We don't, we welcome all with open arms ;)
Miloco: What's the strangest rumour you ever heard about yourself?
KB: That we wear dressing gowns on stage! (why would people possibly think of such a thing)
+ that we're all sleeing with the person reading this! (I know, how dare they!)
Miloco: Draw us a picture!
Miloco: Any additional info you'd like to let us know about?
KB: Thnat everyone at Miloco is really nice!
Kid British were speaking to MILC in September 2008. Check the band's MySpace for details on their first UK tour, taking place between Oct 9 - November 29
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