Kero Kero Bonito

Keeping the KKB ethos of mixing the experimental with the mainstream, Civilisation II is a uniquely fun listen, with a playful nature and hopeful messaging

With her sophomore LP Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa put the pop music genre on her shoulders — and needless to say, she carried it without wavering.

These songs weave together to address apocalyptic tragedy and provide a temporary distraction from the pain that is life.

100 gecs is an unapologetic reflection of an unapologetic youth, a frustrated and angry generation who has seen its predecessors either actively destroy the world or do nothing to contribute to its survival.

An interesting part of Kero Kero Bonito’s performance was experiencing just how dedicated the band’s fans were.

Here’s the rub: Kero Kero Bonito is shrouded in layers of ambiguous irony. You can see what you want to see. Whatever you end up finding, the title of its latest album’s lead single will echo in your head: It’s “Only Acting.”

KKB eschews bubblegum poptimism for an unhinged new sound on its latest two records, EP TOTEP and album Time ‘n’ Place. The band’s new influences are varied: Lobban credits acts such as Judy and Mary, Sweet Trip and Citrus.