Biography

Best when the volume Knob is turned up to ear-bleeding levels, Kill City defectors mish-mash of body-shaking rhythms, killer-synths and No days off attitude is sending rabid kids nuts round your way. Hailing from Kildare's Funkier depths, the four piece have been preaching their 24 hour party people message to the masses for just over two years, racking up celebrity fans such as Ron Wood along the way.


Having recently been described by NME as "unmissable" and played support to 'Fun Lovin Criminals', 'The Levellers' and 'Republic of Loose' the band released their much anticipated debut Album ‘Mutiny Sounds’ last September, the band are currently in studio writing new tracks which will be unleashed at live performances this summer.


With KCD's debut album 'Mutiny Sounds' was recently voted in the top 5 albums of `07
on Nialler 9`s blog (Irish music blog of the year www.nialler9.com,) High profile appearances at The Oxegen, Life, and Solas festivals, and the band’s
ever-growing reputation for a feverish live performance, the KCD's as a definite must-see in everyones music diary.

 

Good People say good things…

On the first two singles ‘So Lo’ and ‘Messed up’

“Their debut single ‘Messed Up’ boasts a nice combination of rumbling baas and weird effects, overlaid with a tune so infectious it could require hospitalisation” Hotpress

“Stand out track is definitely 'Born Again Kitchen'. This is not a foot-tapper but a full body shaking funk-tastic beat-filled tune. Quality”Connected Magazine

“if debut single 'So Lo' screamed Happy Mondays with it's baggy e-fulled edge, the recently released follow-up 'Messed Up' is the sinister come-down, layered with psychotic synths and blood soaked undertones while an unruly of a beat punches it's way through”." NME

 

”Kill City Defectors who make you feel good guitar bands are back, and who also remind you what the volume knob on you CD player is for” Hotpress

 

"I have their first release in my collection, the riff on 'Born Again' is stomping" Ronnie Wood - Rolling Stones 

 

“Two tracks, both highly infectious. There's no known cure, so just succumb.” Hotpress

On Mutiny Sounds

“The funky Spirit of the 70’s burns through the veins of Kildare newcomers Kill City Defectors. Blending choppy guitars, half-rapped vocals and the slinkiest drumming this side of the Bee Gees tribute night, their debut feels like a perfectly preserved time capsule from the era of fuzzy sideburns and wide denim. Not that they’re entirely in thrall to nostalgia: riding on LCD Soundsystem-tinged bleeps, Messed up is a pristine slice of NYC style discoid punk whilst So Lo cleverly juxtaposes industrial riffs and chill-lounge tempos. But the albums defining track Toe To Toe, is also the most derivative: with it’s devilish groove and steamy licks, it suggests the theme from Shaft recorded by early Sonic Youth. For those ready to get their funk on, Kill City Defectors are more than happy to cater for your needs”. 4 out of 5 stars **** The

Metro.

 

"Kildare's funk foursome finally get around to releasing something substantial following a couple of excellent P's. Fortunately, the album doesn't disappoint. It features beefed-up versions of formerly released tracks - 'Messed Up', 'So Lo' and 'Toe To Toe' among them - each giving just enough kick up the arse to make  them sound fresher than before. There are also a slew of new tracks, including the driving opener 'Your Mutiny'. The trademark fat basslines, congas, keyboard noodles and all that other good shit are present in spades - play it loud, annoy the neighbors. They'll thank you for it". 5 out of 5 Stars ***** Connected Magazine.

"I'll hand you over to our guest IMRO correspondent BP Fenton-D'Arcy: Young Kildare hopefuls Killer City Deflections cook up a storm with their debut release which is certainly causing a stir on the vibrant Irish live scene as they prepare to take on the world with their unusual mix of both rock and dance influences. They sound at times like a jizzed-up Grand National but let's hope our boys fare better than those unheard of has-been Brit fuckos! 69% Mongrel Magazine.

 

"DURING the opening chords of Kill City Defector's first song on the launch night of this record a brawl broke out in Eamonn Doran's in Temple Bar. The band played on. It's that raucous line between dancing and scrapping that KCD walk. Here, they've transferred their frantic live performances onto a debut album. Although there's a slight dependence on similar hook structures, more than occasionally KCD break out and come up with a sinister sonic surprise, notably on the spooky 'Black Sheep', all twisted synths and lyrics that speak of excess. Drunken, rowdy, funky: all in all, it's a pretty rocking record". Download: 'Your Mutiny', 'Black Sheep', 'So Lo.' 3 out of 5 stars *** The Sunday Tribune

 

Live

“Unmissable” NME

“ Disorganised and dishevelled in appearance they are notably diligent and direct in output, with a bag of mixed, danger-disco delights that keep the dolly mixture crowd bopping without pause” In Dublin Magazine.

“Their rhythm section is is one of the more interesting in the country at the moment” Hotpress

“Remember the name and prepare to get Defected” NME.

 
“Gig Highlight: The tunes, the tunes. Any band who can delight fans and wandering strangers alike must be worth something in the entertainment stakes” In Dublin Magazine. 

 

 

"The kings of rhythm, Kill City Defectors, took to the stage with a slightly different demeanour than usual at Whelan's. Within a week of the gig, a close friend and partisan of the band, Tipsy had past away and this was obviously on the minds of the funk quartet.

Wounded but not deterred, KCD were still on a mission to spread the party message. An extended groove-tastic intro allured a crowd and soon everyone was wearing their new battery powered foot tapping pumps. Three songs in and the place is full. For me, 'Messed Up' is the best of the set. Synth fuelled verses with an unapologetic sing along pop chorus. Superb. The party continues on for the best part of an hour but seems a lot shorter. I could've easily swirled along for another hour in this funk hypnosis.

KCD can certainly cut it live. There's an energy between the group that you can't really pin point, it's as if there's constantly a private joke they don't want you to know. A band that's armed with possibly the sexiest bassist in the business and a percussionist you can't help but watch - these guys could be intriguing to the deaf. Add that plus a voice that's repetitively seducing your brain into telling your body to move and I'll dare anyone to stay still watching the Kill City Defectors."  Connected Magazine - Aug 2008

 

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