Following the success of last year’s cinematic single “Easy,” London’s Kid Cupid have now shared their impressive and immersive debut EP, “Unholy Ceremony.”
A euphoric fusion of sounds based around conversations you’d have with a friend in pain, the EP kicks off with the whirring hooks and tribal beats of “Low.” Addressing the theme of codependency and the effect this can have on someone, the track flows with a majestic, sweeping emotion.
Continuing the blissful atmospherics, “Better” is an instantly catchy, feel-good anthem. Celebrating all the qualities we love about someone we care about, it exudes a twinkling grace; showcasing front-woman Laura Shaw’s vocals at their richest, as they soar with a subtle, soulful power.
Whilst “Cold Body” demands answers with a shimmering, driving energy, EP closer “Burn” is an altogether grittier creation. As glitchy, throbbing beats provide the backdrop for Shaw’s smooth, captivating vocals, the track’s propelled by a dark passion before interweaving immense layers of sound to create a vibrant, colourful soundscape.
A truly evocative collection, “Unholy Ceremony” showcases all there is to love about Kid Cupid. Impossible not to get swept away in the dreamy bliss of this debut offering, it’s clear this is a band on the rise, capable of creating the most stirring of electro-pop gems.
“Unholy Ceremony” is in stores now.
