Kid Kapichi have dropped a personal new single, their first post-lineup change - check out 'Stainless Steel'
The Hastings band's first release since two members departed explores mental health through a stripped-back, slower sound.
Kid Kapichi have released their new single 'Stainless Steel', marking their first output since the departure of guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George MacDonald.
The track, produced by Mike Horner and Ben Beetham alongside the band and mixed by George Perks, represents a new direction for the Hastings outfit.
Frontman Jack Wilson explains the deeply personal nature of the track: "I wrote the lyrics during a particularly difficult few months last year. I realised that I'm not invincible or immune from my own mental health issues, hence 'I'm not made of stainless steel...' It came about during one of the darkest periods of my life, and a lot of the songs written around that time feel like a blur or like they were written by someone else.
"Listening back to them now feels like advice given to me from my past self. It's comforting to know that I got out of that place and am doing better, but it's also a stark reminder that you aren't in control of when you may slip again."
He adds: "'Stainless Steel' also felt like a new direction for us; slowing things down and stripping things back after years of sensing that 'more is more'. It finally felt like less could be..."
The track, produced by Mike Horner and Ben Beetham alongside the band and mixed by George Perks, represents a new direction for the Hastings outfit.
Frontman Jack Wilson explains the deeply personal nature of the track: "I wrote the lyrics during a particularly difficult few months last year. I realised that I'm not invincible or immune from my own mental health issues, hence 'I'm not made of stainless steel...' It came about during one of the darkest periods of my life, and a lot of the songs written around that time feel like a blur or like they were written by someone else.
"Listening back to them now feels like advice given to me from my past self. It's comforting to know that I got out of that place and am doing better, but it's also a stark reminder that you aren't in control of when you may slip again."
He adds: "'Stainless Steel' also felt like a new direction for us; slowing things down and stripping things back after years of sensing that 'more is more'. It finally felt like less could be..."
The band are set to announce new line-up details shortly, ahead of their upcoming UK headline tour.
The dates in full read:
AUGUST
15 Thekla, Bristol, UK
16 Beautiful Days, Devon, UK
23 Victorious, Portsmouth, UK
24 Camper Calling, Alcester, UK
OCTOBER
16 The Booking Hall, Dover, UK
17 The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, UK
18 Boileroom, Guildford, UK
19 Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
21 Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, UK
22 Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, UK
24 Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK
25 King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK
26 The Cluny, Newcastle, UK
28 Key Club, Leeds, UK
29 Mash, Cambridge, UK
31 The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK
NOVEMBER
1 Underworld, London, UK
The dates in full read:
AUGUST
15 Thekla, Bristol, UK
16 Beautiful Days, Devon, UK
23 Victorious, Portsmouth, UK
24 Camper Calling, Alcester, UK
OCTOBER
16 The Booking Hall, Dover, UK
17 The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, UK
18 Boileroom, Guildford, UK
19 Concorde 2, Brighton, UK
21 Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, UK
22 Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, UK
24 Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK
25 King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK
26 The Cluny, Newcastle, UK
28 Key Club, Leeds, UK
29 Mash, Cambridge, UK
31 The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK
NOVEMBER
1 Underworld, London, UK
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