After much backtracking and many delays, 4:13 Dream finally sees the light of day as, er, the 13th Album from Crawley’s finest glitter sprinkled doom mongers. Having said originally been touted by Robert Smith as a double album, the 4:13 Dream that was actually delivered clocks in at just under an hour and has, surprise surprise, 13 tracks. Did I mention they released a single on the 13th of each month for 4 months in the run up to the albums release? 13. That’s 13 people. 13. Got it? Good.

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The last time I saw Black Kids on the London circuit was only a few months ago now at this very same venue when they supported Sons and Daughters. Whispers of hype began to emerge and gather speed yet they remained entirely anxious and humble on stage as they played to the half filled venue.

Since then they have blossomed from a much talked about new act to a full blown indie pop wonderment, with substance. With backing from many respected voices in the industry, the Jacksonville quintet have gone from dingy clubs to headlining the ‘In New Music We Trust’ stage at Radio1’s One Big Weekend.

Four months on and they’re back at the same venue, only this time their support act status is banished. They’re tighter, even more excitable, established and with a sold out tour and debut album to unleash. Continue Reading