'On June 2nd 2009, Cyrus Thatcher was killed whilst on active duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan... Aged 19' - So begins the video for Breathless, the third single from Reading lads The Kixx. With this sombre dedication in mind, this big, anthemic ballad is even more the tear-jerker.
Attired all in black and with instruments in hand, the Kixx remain defiantly apart from their contemporaries: They are the boy band with intent. Their previous singles saw them delving into fiery uptempo electro-pop, but going by Breathless and a number of new tracks I saw showcased at a recent gig of theirs, the band's new direction is far more down the road of rousing guitar-driven numbers.
It's powerful, moving stuff and while Breathless might be overshadowed by the theme of death, it also stands as a true uplifting moment - a call to making the most of life.
Breathless is released on the 7th November.
You can also catch the band on tour at the following venues:
25/10 - ABC, Glasgow
26/10 - Academy, Liverpool
28/10 - Academy, Oxford
01/11 - Academy, Birmingham
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