Name: KERO KERO BONITO - TOTEP 10"
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Label: Polyvinyl

What’s the initial reaction like upon hearing about a new Kero Kero Bonito EP? Oh, boy, more crazy electro-pop and Japanese lyrics. That’s what we know the British trio for. However, TOTEP proves to be a sea change for the band. TOTEP strays from both electro-pop and Japanese lyrics. Members Gus Lobban and Jamie Bulled step away from their producer duties to instruments. That’s Lobban on the drums and Bulled on bass guitar. Singer Sarah Midori Perry’s vocals don’t require translation. 

So under the DIY garage rock style of “You Know How It Is”, you might have to listen a little more intently. However, don’t let the changes scare you away. It’s actually quite welcome to hear the band do something different and do it well.

And they nearly do something different in all four songs on TOTEP. While much of TOTEP is somewhat aggressive, the final song, “Cinema”, chooses smooth R&B synths over anything harsh. It’s a smooth finish and yet another facet to KKB’s music. It promises interesting things for their next full-length album.


KERO KERO BONITO - TOTEP 10"