8kids

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8kids
8kids performing at With Full Force, 2018.
8kids performing at With Full Force, 2018.
Background information
OriginDarmstadt, Hesse
Germany
GenresPost-hardcore
Alternative rock
Pop
Years active2013–present
LabelsNapalm Records
Associated actsTo the Rats and Wolves

Caliban
Websitewww.8kids.de
MembersHans Koch
Jonas Jakob
Emma McLellan

8kids is a German post-hardcore band based in Darmstadt, Hesse, formed in 2013.

History[]

8kids was formed in 2013 by Hans Koch and Jonas Jakob, both being Vocalists and guitarists in the band, who previously played in local underground bands in Darmstadt. A short time later Emma McLellan became the band's drummer.[1]

On 26 March 2016 the band signed a contract with music distributor and concert agency .[2] The band signed a label contract with Austrian metal label Napalm Records a month before signing to Melodie der Welt.[3] In April the band released their first music video for the song Alles löst sich auf (engl. Everything Dissolves) which premiered at the homepage of German music magazine . 8kids released their debut EP Dämonen (Demons) at the end of the same month.[4] In August 2016 the band performed at in Oberhausen, Northrhine-Westfalia.

The band toured alongside To the Rats and Wolves in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.[5] Shortly after the release of the debut album (Those Who We Were) the band toured Germany again as headliner with support of German metal band .[6] In September and October of the same year another tour throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland followed, this time supporting German rock act .[7]

In January and February 2018 the band toured Germany again.[8] 8kids spend the summer performing at several music festivals including With Full Force, , and Hurricane Festival.[9][10]

Musical style[]

At the beginning of their career the band's lyrics were written in English. When McLellan joined the duo to become the band's drummer, they switched from English lyrics to German.[1] The band's music on the debut EP Dämonen was described as dynamic, containing emotional components and influences from pop music mixed with a blend of screamo. The music was compared to German metalcore act Caliban and some emo bands.[11]

The lyrics were described as profound. The song Zeit (engl. Time) deals with the theme of sorrow. The song is based on a past relationship of band member Hans Koch, with which he struggled with for a long period of time. The band worked on the song for almost two years.[6]

Discography[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Year Album details Peak chart positions
GER AUT SWI
2016
Demons
  • Released: 29 April 2016
  • Label: Napalm
 — — —
2017
Who We Were
  • Released: 26 May 2017
  • Label: Napalm
 — — —
2019
Bleeding
  • Released: 23 August 2019
  • Label: Napalm
 — — —

Members[]

  • 8kids, live at With Full Force 2018

  • Hans Koch (vocals, guitar), 2018

  • Emma McLellan (drums), 2018

  • (live bassist), 2018

  • Hans Koch (guitar, vocals), 2018

  • Hans Koch – vocals, guitar (since 2013)
  • Jonas Jakob – vocals, guitar (since 2013)
  • Emma McLellan – drums (since 2013)

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Benjamin Metz: : „Besser hätt’s nicht laufen können“ Das Darmstädter Trio 8Kids startet durch! (German)
  2. ^ Potzel, Andreas (24 March 2016). "Melodie der Welt verlängert Koop mit Edition Antstreet und signt 8kids" [Melody of the World extends co-op with Edition Antstreet and signs 8kids]. Musikmarkt (in German). Archived from the original on 27 March 2016.
  3. ^ Gisela: HM Breakdown: 8kids – Unterschreiben bei Napalm Records! (German)
  4. ^ Florian Zandt: : VISIONS Premiere: 8kids präsentieren Video zu "Alles löst sich auf" (German)
  5. ^ Jan Termath: : To the Rats and Wolves auf "Spring Bangerz" Tour 2017 (German)
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Dirk: RSD Radio: 8kids- Poeten aus Darmstadt (German)
  7. ^ Kevin: Gringoz Magazin: Van Holzen auf großer Tour durch Deutschland Archived 30 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine (German)
  8. ^ Gerrit Köppl: Visions: VISIONS empfiehlt: 8kids kommen Anfang 2018 auf Tour (German)
  9. ^ Daniel Kloth: HB-People: Newcomer auf der Firestone-Bühne beim Hurricane Festival (German)
  10. ^ Metal.de: With Full Force: Neue Bands auf dem Billing! (German)
  11. ^ Björn Backes: : 8kids – Dämonen Kritik (German)
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