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KILL IT KID

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"Uncontrived, Kill It Kid are brave, raw talent."
BBC Newsbeat Introducing... March 09
“The Kill It Kid moniker comes from an old Blind Willie McTell record, and although something of Antony Hegarty Haunts Chris Turpin's vocal style, when Steph Ward adds in her contribution the American rock and blues roots come through like a month-old peroxide dye job on a truck-stop waitress. Unexpectedly they're from the South of England, so there is a nice touch of the cider drinker's carousing in there as well, ultimately forging a trans-Atlantic relationship that is rather special.” –
Clash Music Magazine June 09
"Bath's Kill It Kid hold many aces up their sleave: immediately striking perhaps, there's frontman Chris Turpin's achingly sad roar of a singing voice, which is offset admirably by keyboardest Stephanie Ward's dulcet tones. A propensity towards delta-blues influenced, rootsy songcraft is also evident, and steered far from waters contrived through its unbridled quality"
Drowned In Sound January 09
"The Bristol band recently signed to One Little Indian Records and boast one of the most devisive sounds around. Following in the likes of Anthony Hegarty and Wild Beats KIK main man Chris Turpin has a deep and rich voice that will entice and enthrall as well as create confusion aplenty. We think it's beautiful and hope you do too.
Gigwise New Music Monday April 09
"'Send me and Angel Down' is not an out-and-out blues track. However, by taking the blues sentiment and combining it with an almost orchestral backing and warm, sort-of 'chocked' vocal style reminiscent in parts of Tom Waits, KIll It Kid have come up with a powerful, soulful and uptimes mournful yet strangely uplifting song."
Loud Horizon Music May 09
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Member Since: 04/12/2007
Band Website: killitkid.com
Band Members: Chris Turpin- Lead vocals, guitar and Songs
Steph Ward- Lead vocals and piano
Richard jones- Violin and backing vocals
Marc Jones- Drums and percussion
Adam Timmins- Bass, Banjo (Guitars)

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Blind Willie McTell
Son House
Tom Waits
Alberta Cross
Etta James
Hank Williams
The White Stripes
Davey Ray
Cold War kids
Johnny Cash
Fred McDowell
Ben Harper
Lucinda Williams
Mumford and Sons
Leadbelly
The Veils

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Record Label: OLI
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bandstand Busking

Some new live videos of us are available at bandstandbusking.com here.They were recorded on the bandstand in Northampton a few weeks ago, totally acoustically.  Tracks include Day Before I Die, My Lip...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:51:00 GMT

Win tickets to the NME Festival Launch Party

To celebrate the start of the festival season NME are putting on a special free festival launch gig. Kill It Kid will be there supporting label mates Official Secrets Act next Thursday, June 1...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:08:00 GMT

SEND ME AN ANGEL OUT NOW!!

Hey FolksSend me an Angel, Kill it Kids debut Single is OUT NOW!!You can Buy it on ITunes and all good digital retailers, it it currently the number 1 selling blues track on Itunes!!Order the 7" Vinyl...
Posted by on Tue, 19 May 2009 16:22:00 GMT

Kill It Kid hot tipped for The Great Escape Festival 2009, woop!

Hey!This is great news...but as far as we know we aren't playing...interesting...dopelgangers perhaps!KIKX
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 06:40:00 GMT

Kill It Kid Live for The Daily Telegraph!!

Hi Guys!Check the video on our page and also we believe their is another track on their website!xx
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 06:38:00 GMT

SINGLE RELEASE AND CLASH MAGAZINE

Hey Folks!So its almost time for 'Send me an Angel down' to be released, Kill it Kids first Single!Were really excited and we hope you guys love it. Its been recorded and produced by Ryan Hadlock (Foo...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 09:48:00 GMT

Introducing Kill It Kid - BBC Introducing...

Hello! Make sure to check out Kill It Kid's BBC Introudcing feature at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_7961000/79611 17.stm.KIK x"Most bands first recordings are funnelled into a scratc...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Kill It Kid grace the pages of The Independent!

Not much but not bad for a first go!xxxhttp://www.intelligentmedia.com/viewmedia/703fd018-97f d-4dd6-8cb3-66041110dfc0_1295_15p.html
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Kill It Kid Feature - Drowned In Sound

Hi Guys, Check out this feature about Kill It Kid on the Drowned In Sound Website: http://www.drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4136448Thanks! KIK x
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:13:00 GMT

Q RADIO TONIGHT 9PM

Hey Guys,We recently did a live radio session for Q radio (Q Magazine) and its being broadcast tonight at 9pm. Theres a couple of accoustic tracks as well as an interview and a play of our NEW SINGLE ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:45:00 GMT