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Emerging alt-rockers Kid Kapichi<\/b> aspire to create a sense of relief from the modern struggles of a generation. Their latest single, ‘2019’<\/i> serves as a call to arms to take control of our destinies. Nevertheless, the quartet’s purpose to provide an upbeat form of escapism with dystopian elements scattered throughout.<\/p>\n
The single comes off the back of a prosperous period for Kid Kapichi<\/b>, following notable support slots with Rat Boy, Fat White Family, Fizzy Blood, Queen Kwong and Pretty Vicious. And while they’ve crafted out a reputation as a euphoric live band with the blend of punk and BritPop, they have a fondness for their hometown of Hastings.<\/p>\n
While the South East coast town is known by many for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Kid Kapichi<\/b> represent a thriving cultural core that allowed the quartet to cut their teeth, following the likes of local natives Slaves.<\/p>\n
To give us an insight into life in Hastings, we spoke to Kid Kapichi<\/strong> vocalist and guitarist Ben Beetham about its people, the local music scene and the impact its had on his band.<\/p>\n We’re from Hastings.<\/i><\/p>\n If you\u2019re talking ancient history it\u2019s 1066, but if you\u2019re talking modern day it\u2019s definitely making a name for itself as a hub for music, arts, and festivals that involve all sorts of weird pagan shit.<\/em><\/p>\n It’s definitely known for its live music and party culture. You bring anyone here from out of town, even once, and they\u2019re hooked on the town for life.<\/em><\/p>\n One of the best things about Hastings is the number of mental characters that fill the streets, literally hundreds. I think that there\u2019s not much ego in Hastings, and people feel free to be themselves without fear of being overly judged. People of all ages and backgrounds are really close and there are no real barriers within the community when it comes to socialising.<\/em><\/p>\nThe City:<\/h2>\n
Its People and Culture:<\/h2>\n