More Kicks “Blame It On the Satellite” 2020. Snap!! Records/Wanda Records. Limited edition (100) on green vinyl. Modern UK punkish power pop. We saw More Kicks this past weekend at Dirtnap Records Fest in Madison – it’s the band’s first time touring the US – and I’m absolutely smitten! Catchy and melodic, with just a hint of snottiness, they played a killer set for Dirtnap (they have an EP coming out on the label in August) and I couldn’t stop watching More Kicks drummer, Kris Kowalski (also from Los Pepes and The Speedways) who reminded me of a mix of a young John Lydon (without the assholishness) and Topper Headon (without the heroin) – he was an absolute delight behind the kit. After the show I headed to the merch table and Kris basically became my new best friend as I attempted to purchase the 7″ and a t-shirt from him (it took awhile but, finally, success).

More Kicks at Dirtnap Records Fest

The 7″ single has the power pop track “Blame It on the Satellite” on Side A. Side B has another slightly jangly and melodic power pop track, “Ain’t That Just the Way” as well as “Your Vibration,” which is my favorite of the three songs.  It’s fast and crashing and catchy as hell. I’ve got their EP Animal on pre-order and I can’t wait to hear it.