(Kidsmoke) describe themselves as having “emerged from the musical maelstrom of the Manchester music scene”, leading to lots of comparisons with Joy Division and The Smiths and, although such comparisons are fair to a degree, the band take just as much from contemporary acts such as The Walkmen and Wild Nothing. Higher is (Kidsmoke)’s debut EP, comprising of four tracks that each offer a different take on this blend of influences. Check out the title track in the player below:
You can buy Higher from the band’s Bandcamp page for a very reasonable £3.50 (or £3 for a digital download).