Kill The Action recently launched their new EP, For All You People. Ramona Depares sounds out the band on their genre-defying works.

How do you describe the style of Kill The Action?

This is probably the hardest question to answer. Our sound has always been influenced and moulded by an approach aimed at creating a unique sound which blends two different musical worlds – alternative rock, in its varying degrees and forms, and the world of electronica, which opens the doors to greater experimentation and possibilities.

The fact that the band’s sound is predominantly synth-driven opens up new sonic spheres which, in turn, leave room for other influences to surface. Defining our genre as ‘electro-rock’ is, therefore, one-dimensional in nature and probably a misnomer in itself – an approach to classification which is opposed to the band’s attitude to music.

Your debut EP comes as a wrist band – cool idea, how was it born?

The fact that CDs have, nowadays, almost become obsolete, in fact, led us to dismiss the possibility of releasing it in this format. We had originally toyed with the idea of simply making For All You People available online. However, we also had our minds set on some sort of physical release.

The idea to release the EP in this format made perfect sense to us since wrist bands double up as band merchandise, are portable, and may, possibly, be re-used to store other data on them.

When did work on this EP start?

We entered the studio in October 2017. Although the EP was mainly recorded and mixed at Digital Black Productions over a two-month period, the process of testing the waters with different song arrangements during live performances, as well as the creative process itself, was actually a lengthy one spanning over a year or so.

Certain songs were actually written quite some time ago and later tweaked in line with the sound of our more recent tracks. Others were written with greater attention to capturing the band’s current phase of experimentation and development. Truth be told, besides the six songs to make it on our first EP, we also utilised this creative process to work on a number of other tracks which will, most probably, feature on our second EP, to be released during the latter half of this year.

How do you describe the tracks on this EP – is there a theme/mood?

The tracks have different underlying themes, but more of a similar mood or attitude. Some tracks are about letting go and immersing oneself in a false sense of consciousness. Others, however, have an even deeper meaning, leaving lots of room for interpretation. The tracks on the EP also contain subtle political messaging hidden somewhere in between the inner struggle which surfaces at varying degrees throughout the listening experience.

What was the biggest challenge to make this EP happen?

We had actually set a very tight deadline for the release of our EP in December of last year. So, the biggest challenge was definitely meeting this deadline.

Since the EP was essentially self-produced, we did find time to play around with some new recording techniques, as well as the inclusion of particular sounds. Indeed, we are very happy with the end result and have received some great feedback.

For All You People – is there a story behind the name?

For All You People is basically our contribution to the music scene and to all the people who support us and dance the night away at our gigs. It’s about us, the vibe, the music and the people themselves. The lyrics for the title track were written while we were still buzzing after one of our best shows.

What’s the most powerful track on the EP?

Each member has his own take on which track is his favourite. However, there seems to be a general consensus that the most ‘powerful’ track is Fat Boy which is, in fact, the first track on the EP. Fat Boy is probably the least mainstream-sounding track on the EP, since it is characterised by heavy Drum ’n’ Bass beats and industrial sounds reflective of some our earlier material. Notwithstanding, the track also contains its fair share of reggae vibes, as well as a huge synth line which gives the track its predominantly electronic feel.

Will you be selling it in the usual format, too?

We actually had a great response to both the content, as well as the format used for the marketing of the EP. With this in mind, we feel that it would be a waste of time and resources to focus on releasing the same material in a more traditional format. Indeed, we have decided to focus our time and resources on new material to keep up the momentum.

What’s next for Kill the Action?

We have already started working on new material to be included in our second EP, which should hopefully be released sometime during the latter half of this year.  Following the release of No Place Like Home and Falling, we will also be releasing some of the other songs as singles accompanied by music videos, as part of the promotion leading up to our second EP. In the meantime, we will also be focusing on energetic live performances, which are always the highlight of any band’s plans. So make sure you stay tuned for more Action coming your way very soon!

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