KASMs emerged from the fertile Dalston scene of the late 2000s, quickly distinguishing themselves from the 'indie-pop' zeitgeist with a sound they dubbed 'shriek-beat.' Formed in 2007, the quartet - comprising Rachel Mary Callaghan, Scott Walker, Rory Attwell, and Gemma Fleet - built a reputation on high-intensity live performances and a sonic palette that drew heavily from No Wave and early post-punk.
Their debut album, 'Spayed' (2009), produced by band member Rory Attwell (a prolific producer in the UK indie scene), received critical acclaim for its raw production and Callaghan's formidable vocal range. The band's influence is tied to the 'New Thing' movement in London, bridging the gap between traditional punk and experimental noise. Despite a relatively short initial run and lineup changes, including Attwell's departure in 2010, KASMs remain a cult touchstone for the era's more aggressive, art-leaning guitar music. Their legacy is defined by a refusal to compromise on sonic harshness while maintaining a rhythmic urgency that appealed to the dance-punk crowd.
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