The track is the final single from their new EP Love and the City 1
London-based indie project KIDS, consisting of band leaders Beau Blaise and Alex Harvey, have really established themselves as having a unique sound that feels as affable as it does creative, as evidenced by effortlessly fun singles like ‘Worthy’ and ‘The Boy Won’t Grow Up’ that showcase an outfit who feel truly unique in a sea full of dreamers and a saturated music scene.
Following the release of a string of singles, these tracks have come together to form their stellar debut EP Love and The City 1, with the release of the lush ‘253’ proving to be the final part of the puzzle. The track has this effortlessly rousing appeal throughout, telling a tale of secret love and perpetual overthinking on busses across London. The thoughtful nature of the songwriting and unique sound of the duo make for an endlessly engaging journey throughout, and one that continues to showcase their instantly captivating charm.
“The 253 is a bus which goes from Camden to Hackney.” Beau says of the track. “I live in Camden and a friend of mine lives in Hackney. I liked this friend but wasn’t sure if the feeling was mutual. I wrote this song on the 253 whilst thinking about whether to risk our friendship for something more…”
