Opus Kink is a Brighton-based six-piece that has rapidly become a central fixture of the UK's 'post-Brexit new wave' or 'crank wave' scene. Formed in 2017, they distinguish themselves from peers like Deadletter or Enola Gay through a heavy integration of jazz, funk, and Latin musical traditions, specifically utilizing a prominent horn section (trumpet and saxophone) as a lead melodic force rather than mere texture.
Their sound identity is defined by high-energy, 'horn-fuelled filth-funk' that balances the aggression of punk with the rhythmic complexity of Afrobeat and mariachi. Signed to the influential Nice Swan Records, they have built a reputation primarily on their volatile live performances, which translate into studio recordings through a raw, maximalist production style. Critical consensus highlights their ability to 'shred' genre boundaries, moving seamlessly from cabaret-style crooning to abrasive noise-rock. They represent a more flamboyant, musically diverse branch of modern British guitar music, influencing a shift toward more instrumentally varied arrangements within the indie-punk sphere.
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