Photo Credit: Alicia Woods
Words: Sophie Thompson

One year on from their debut album ‘I Wonder if the World Knows‘, The K’s show no sign  of slowing down with the release of their highly anticipated explosive sophomore  album, ‘Pretty on the Internet‘. They have returned with something which doesn’t just  refine their past work but is far more confident and musically assured. 

With this latest release, the Earlestown fourpiece have certainly found their sound,  cementing their identity as future stadium fillers and indie superstars. ‘Pretty on the Internet‘ is a cohesive and confident showcase of what The K’s do best, anthemic indie  rock combined with energy and grit. 

After the unfortunate month-long pushback of their album fans will not be left  disappointed with this album as it showcases everything which fans love about The K’s,  with Nathan Peers’ lively drumbeats and electric guitar sounds. It is evident that Pretty  on the Internet was made to be performed live and will certainly be met with an  energetic, euphoric and rowdy reception from the fans when the band return to the  stage. 

The album opens with lively and upbeat track ‘Before I Hit the Floor‘ it is evident that The K’s are not interested in playing it safe. The track bursts with energy and is  propelled by jagged guitar work, tight percussion and a catchy melodic hook, which will  no doubt receive bouncing floors and mosh pits when performed on tour. Beneath the  infectious energy is deep and introspective lyrics hinting at a more mature side to the  band with this record. 

Pretty on the Internet is a portrait in which they are solidifying their musical identity. The K’s wear their Northern Indie roots with pride whilst sculpting their own identity on this  record with tracks like ‘Rat Poison‘ and ‘Gravestone‘ unapologetically paying homage  to their musical influences from the likes of The Clash and The Libertines. With snarling guitars and raw infectious hooks which keep the spirit and legacy of British Indie Rock  alive. 

Yet Pretty on the Internet finds space for vulnerability with tracks like ‘33 Heads‘ and ‘Perfect Haunting‘. Jamie Boyle’s impressive vocal range shines through on this record with the slower reflective track ‘Helen Oh I‘ which allows his voice to take centre stage  offering a glimpse at the more intimate and emotional side to the band. 

Pretty on the Internet is a bold celebration of what fans know and love about The K’s but is also a bold step forward in a fresh direction with a sound that resembles the 80s and  90s indie rock movement. They develop on their raw, live driven energy. It is inevitable  that with Pretty on the Internet, The K’s have solidified themselves as one of the greatest  indie rock bands of this generation.