London-based punk rock/ska band ‘The King Blues’ have been making music since around 2004, albeit with a variety of line-ups. Said to have “a commitment to politics and resistance,” the band have a heavy focus on politics in a number of tracks, with their music also being described as “radical.” ‘Set the World on Fire’ is the latest released from third album ‘Punk & Poetry.’
High energy from the start, The King Blues clear politic influence immediately shines through, as their lyrics talk of “newspapers” and “asylum seekers”. The hook of “fire, fire, I wanna set the world on fire” shiftly follows, giving something for crowds to hang on for many gigs to come. This is not forgetting the melody, which is heavy and memorable in its own right, with the ability to promote both dancing and moshpits together. It’s both simplistic yet complex, combining the best of both worlds to create music that unites a whole audience (along with the relatable lyrics of course).
Not a band to be missed. Catch them while you can.
4/5
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