Kids of 88
Glossy, neon-drenched synth-pop with a sleazy 80s edge. High-energy dancefloor anthems for late nights in the city and house parties that never end.
Glossy, neon-drenched synth-pop with a sleazy 80s edge. High-energy dancefloor anthems for late nights in the city and house parties that never end.
Kids of 88 were a pivotal duo in the New Zealand indie-electronic wave of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Comprised of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy, the group emerged from a background in the Auckland rock scene to embrace a sound they famously described as a cross between an 80s police drama and a 'sophisticated super hussy.'
Their sound identity is built on a foundation of New Wave revivalism, characterized by prominent synth-hooks, dance-oriented rhythms, and a glossy, high-fidelity production style that aligned them with contemporaries like The Naked and Famous and Ladyhawke. Their debut album, 'Sugarpills' (2010), was a commercial success in NZ, propelled by the massive single 'My House,' which showcased their ability to blend indie sensibilities with mainstream pop appeal. Critically, they were noted for their elusive public personas and high-concept visual aesthetics. Their second album, 'Modern Love' (2012), saw them leaning further into psychedelic and R&B influences before the project was officially concluded in 2014. They remain a cult favorite for fans of the 'blog-house' era and the specific intersection of synth-pop and electroclash.
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