Formed by Isabella Alcock (vocals, synths) and Rory ‘Maz’ Maslen (bass/synths), Leeds’ electro-pop newcomers Kiosk deliver an enigmatic fusion of electronoise, darkwave and dream-pop. Distinguished by aloof vocals, analogue synths, hypnotic drum machines and heavily processed basslines, their sound channels the immediacies of PVA and Working Men’s Club, but darkened by the gothic mysteries of late 00s synth-pop.
A regular on a flourishing Leeds DIY scene centred around Private Regcords – the grassroots label/promoter responsible for releases/tours from contemporaries Bathing Suits, Normal Village and Rhiannon Hope – the band’s shape-shifting live show has traipsed across the UK across the last 12 months.
Opening for Machine Girl on their recent tour, the duo have shared stages with numerous rising names such as SILVERWINGKILLER, Mermaid Chunky, Tatyana, Mould,Bug Teeth, CLT DRP and Another Country $$$$.They’re also set to embark on a UK run, including a debut London headline at the Brixton Windmill next week (26th Feb).
Following on from the ethereal sting of 2025 debut ‘Dogma’, double release ‘Heaven Sent/Sure Shot’ – out 17th February – reveals the band at their most direct. Recording with Benny Howell – AKA Leeds/Berlin resident DJ and producer DJ Subaru – ‘Heaven Sent’ serves heavy acid house with existential confusion, while ‘Sure Shot’ unleashes a dizzying combo of improvised spoken word and furious techno.
The single also receives a 12″ vinyl issue, including physical-exclusive remixes by Bug Teeth, TURNSPIT and DJ Subaru, available at their upcoming shows.
Speaking more about the tracks, the band say: “‘Heaven Sent’ and ‘Sure Shot’ are about losing and finding. ‘Heaven Sent’ heavy dance beat contrasts with the lyrics about loss and the search for meaning in a material world. ‘Sure Shot’ was born out of a studio jam. The improvised monologue describes the realisation that you are one tiny part of something intangible, much greater than your physical body.”
Listen to ‘Heaven Sent/Sure Shot’ here // Press Kit here
Listen to the remixes here
Upcoming shows:
18 FEB // Leeds, Wax Bar
20 FEB // Middlesbrough, Cafe Etch
21 FEB // Manchester, The Rat and Pigeon (supporting Another Country $$$$)
23 FEB // Nottingham, The Grove
25 FEB // Bristol, The Old England
26 FEB // London, The Windmill
28 FEB // Leeds, Hyde Park Book Club – Across The Border 2
7 MAR // Sheffield, Gut Level
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