They say wherever you go, places leave their stamp on you - and Newcastle band The Kush have that distinct Northern staying power, no doubt about that.
Debut single Aniseed is a real funky little number; relentless in its blend of frantic beats and fuzzy guitars - coming on like The Charlatans at their very best. This is the new Britpop, proper lad-rock for the modern age.
Gritty, livewire vocals might seem like a bog-standard ingredient for any up and coming indie band, but here, in the instance of The Kush, they seem almost animalistic in their electric intensity.
It's riotous stuff this band are in the business of producing - real breathcatching stuff. Rest be assured they won't stop for you to catch up if you fall behind the pace; but then, sounding this good, you'd be missing out not to stay with their lead.
Picking up impressive praise from The Sun's Gordon Smart, The Kush bear all the hallmark energy of fellow Geordies Maximo Park, but pour it into a far more classic brand of rock. Rolling Stones influences are everywhere, particularly on the single's b-side Loose Lips.
Aniseed is released on the 26th September.
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