ALBUM PREMIERE: Rebel Kicks Hold Down Punchy and Cool Indie Pop Grooves on EP ‘somewhere.in.between’

It all started the day Anthony Babino walked into his younger brother’s room and simply said: “Here is a bass and here is a setlist—we have a gig Friday.” Up until then, the brothers had been lifelong musicians, playing and singing harmony with their father—a professional jazz musician—but had yet to find their music. Today, Anthony and Steven are New York-based touring and recording artist, Rebel Kicks, a rock-leaning, indie-pop band with an electronic twist.

Since forming in 2018, Rebel Kicks has released a full-length album, A Portrait of Man: Part 1; a live EP; and a string of singles, several of which have been featured on MTV and Showtime. Live, the band augments its lineup with longtime bandmates, Daniel Bradley (drums) and Dorian Lake (keys/vocals). Rebel Kicks has shared bills with artists such as Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Mac Miller, Iggy Azalea, Incubus, and more.

The brothers are musically self-contained. Anthony and Steven are gifted multi-instrumentalists who often write, record, produce, and play all the instruments on their songs. Rebel Kicks craft anthemic alternative pop refreshingly infused with social commentary and powerful personal revelation. 
The song contrasts upbeat musicality with playfully downtrodden lyrics for a goosebump-inducing experience that recalls the emotive, pop-rock musicality of Kings Of Leon and The Killers.

Today Glide is offering an exclusive early listen of the band’s new EP somewhere.in.between ahead of its official release on December 8th. Combining punchy and smooth dance pop with elements of R&B, groove, and indie rock, the EP displays this group’s ability to craft infectious songs that feel well-suited to grab the attention of mainstream listeners. To achieve their infectious sound, they layer in synths, big harmonies, and the occasional guitar.

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