Back in November, I reviewed a crackling single called "Kids" from Delaware-based punk rock band The Kickboy. "Kids" ended up as my #4 rated single of 2022, and I promised that this band would be making some serious noise in 2023. On that note, I now present The Kickboy's first release of 2023. It's another digital single — this one featuring two tracks co-written by bassist Vince Kilpatrick (also of The Keefs, Negative Zeros, etc.) and singer Bobbi Kaeppler. On this particular release, The Kickboy nails the sort of sound you might expect given the band name: classic, pre-hardcore California punk rock. I'm talking hard-hitting and melodic punk rock from the old school. If you're into the likes of Avengers, X, The Brat, and early Black Flag, these tunes ought to hit you just the way you like it. The sound is powerful and timeless, yet the lyrics are very contemporary as they tackle such themes as an overmedicated society and the "social media disease" now running rampant. Currently, this single is available from Spotify. The Kickboy certainly has interest in doing some vinyl releases. So if you run a record label and have interest in working with this band, don't hesitate to reach out via the Facebook page. This band is the real deal!
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