Beneath the shade of palm trees and wrapped in the heat and humidity of a St. Augustine afternoon, the undeniably infectious and highly relatable Florida-based punk outfit KID YOU NOT. Upbeat, emotional, and packed with raw energy, the band incorporates the perfect blend of sad and inspiring melodies for basements and stages alike. Combining new school and old school influences (ranging from Iron Chic, Latterman, and Red City Radio to 90's punk rock heroes Hot Water Music, Jawbreaker, and Millencolin) with a modern-day sensibility, the ten tracks found on the band's third full-length Thanks, I Hate It never let up with their wrath of aggressive vocals, melodic harmonies, pounding drums, and infectious choruses. Bigger and more passionate than ever, Thanks, I Hate It reveals the band firing on all cylinders. Striking hard with conviction and relevance, the new album is another giant step forward for Kid You Not in living their lives to the fullest with purity, purpose, and a palpable DIY spirit. Sung from the gut and straight from the heart, you'll find these new songs ring true to familiar feelings of depression, loss, and uncertainty that 2020 has imposed upon our mental well-being...reminding us that we are not alone. The songs on this album resonate with what we believe many people have felt this year regarding personal struggles with mental health. 2020 has been a roller coaster of seemingly endless despair, which has weighed heavily on many of us and has certainly taken a mental toll, says bassist Justin Pritchard.
