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This first official single by Manchester four-piece Airship managed to catch me pleasantly off-guard. Judging by the fast-paced drums that kick things off, I was fully expecting some kind of dreary pop-punk drivel, but the band deftly subverts that expectation, delivering a song much more in keeping with the washed-out, stoned-off-your-nut-on-the-Pyramid-Stage vibe of early Verve, albeit rather more propulsive and less messianic. The drums are meaty, the guitars distorted and so drenched in reverb that they become an immense wall of sound, and the urgent, heartfelt vocal is very effective and slightly reminiscent of Vines singer Craig Nicholls.

“Kids” is a well-executed tune and Airship are undoubtedly a thrilling live proposition. A nice surprise for a picky reviewer too. Good stuff.

The band have also made an exclusive Thinnen remix of “Kids” available on their Facebook page. Head here to grab it!