Description
Hailing from Hong Kong, the territories’ only post-punk/noise duo KVYLE are
unapologetically brash and brazen. Originally a solo lockdown project, KVYLE was the
product of singer/bassist Elly’s recreation of the grit and discord of their metropolis in a
minimalised production and songwriting style, highlighting the duality between bass guitar
and the rhythm section, headed by Elly (bass/vocals, formerly of Strange Lives) and
Underdog (drums/sampling, formerly of David Boring and Die!ChiwawaDie!) respectively.
KVYLE’s brand of post-punk on their debut effort “ambition” was fuelled by a perceived
lack of forward, fuck-you attitudes within the music of Hong Kong.
The album takes in a pinch of abrasiveness from METZ, a dash of ferocity from DAVID BORING, all moulded
into the modus operandi of rock duos like SLAVES and ROYAL BLOOD. Partnering with
Zubin Isaac (of Four Quarters) on production, hints of noise pop shines through with
KVYLE’s hook-filled songwriting behind the dark wall of British post-punk and industrial
sounds.
KVYLE’s debut release comes as a vinyl-like CD, housed in a eco-friendly paper record
sleeve, featuring artwork stills from their music video for “abitoflove”.
