The name may not be familiar to New Orleans and American audiences yet, unless you witnessed their over-the-top set in 2011 at the Howlin’ Wolf opening for the Revivalists and the Honey Island Swamp Band, but it will be soon.
The group, whose debut album, Kidology, debuted last month has been tearing up the charts in the United Kingdom.
Released on the famed indie Wall of Sound label, it is currently ranked # 24. Famous UK brands as well as international soda slingers Pepsi are also using the band’s music.
For New Orleans listeners, local poet and club owner (Café Istanbul) Chuck Perkins and legendary funk drummer Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste are featured on the recording along with other stalwarts such as the Chemical Brothers’ producer Steve Dub.
Hailing from Liverpool, the hometown of another group of pop sensations, Kids on Bridges have already played major festivals in Europe and have provided support for Beck, Goldfrapp, and Friendly Fires.
