London-based collective Kid Cupid are back with another euphoric release taken from their new EP Heartlands, also out now.
You Say It All the Time is about how life can feel unfair and unbalanced at times. “On a very personal level the song reflects on the very difficult time I’m having at the moment as I suffer with a condition called TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal) and the long healing process,” lead singer Laura Shaw explains, “music has been a huge help!”.
Sounding akin to the likes of The Japanese House or London Grammar, Heartlands is filled with seductive synths and whirring hooks from the offset. Laura’s soft, intimate vocal cascades over rolling drums and dreamy guitar chords effortlessly, creating a sound that is truly enchanting as a result.
Since having some time to reflect, Kid Cupid return with an introspective deep dive into self sabotage, self worth and life as we know it. The songs speak to the stronger version of yourself and asks “where were you when I needed you then”, nodding to the fact that we are all dealing with existential dread that is manifesting in our day to day lives and relationships.
Kid Cupid originally formed in 2017 as a four-piece and have since reformed as a collective with Laura (vocals) and James Hogan (production, percussion) at it’s core. They have previously received acclaim from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, PRS’ M Magazine, Lock Magazine and Substream Magazine to name a few. With Heartlands, Kid Cupid hope to captivate listeners further with their intricate blend of hazy indie-electronica.