Tall cousins Kishore Ryan (Seagull, Otouto) and Kieran Ryan form the melted, subverted, deconstructed troubadour duo Kid Sam. Their debut self-titled LP has received tremendous support from community radio, being named Triple R album of the week (mid March) and their first single We’re Mostly Made of Water was added to Triple J rotation. They make songs that traverse themes of violence, romance and the politics of the everyday, distilling the history of intelligent song writing within them. Kieran’s fluid and gritty guitar playing is the vehicle for songs that are remarkably well crafted and timeless. The drums are constantly reassessing their shape as Kieran’s rich vocals romance the listener. The result is subtle, subversive folk/rock’n’roll/pop. However, what makes Kid Sam a genuine talent is simply that they make powerful, truly great Australian songs.
Starting out supporting great Australian artists, The Middle East, Firekites, Jack Ladder, and Nick Huggins, Kid Sam will be out on the road for the remainder of 2009. With the launch for their second single “down to the cemetery” at Melbourne’s newtown workers club selling out on the night, make sure you don’t miss everyone’s new favourite duo, next time they’re in your town! Their debut LP was produced by Nick Huggins and is out now through new Melbourne indie collective Two Bright Lakes.
“I’m blown away by this Kid Sam album. Its such a great album and hard to believe it’s their debut. I’m hoping by the end of 2009 this is as successful as it deserves to be.” - Chris Crouch (Candle Records) Polyester Records
“That Kieran infuses his songs with peculiar narratives that play out according to his own world view, is a handsome and absorbing rarity.“ - www.thevine.com.au
“It's an absorbing and enjoyable introduction to the dynamic style and range of the band's work, moving through gentle, affecting acoustic melodies to more menacing percussive displays and thoughtful, heart-felt lyricism.“ - Triple R
“It's their creative chemistry, and ability to create binding and timeless songs however, that sets them apart. With Kid Sam, the stars have aligned: attention to songwriting collides with an unaffected recording ability, a work ethic and a knack for disarming lyricism. Hallelujah. I bet they can cook too.“ - Steph Hughes, Triple J
