(1) What’s wrong with Kids These Days? Not a heck of a lot – “All These Interruptions”, the Vancouver-based quintet’s debut album is an astonishing collection of carefully crafted and sundry indie-rock tunes. Everyone sings and writes in the Kids and tracks range from the angular pop of the synth-fortified opener, "About Every 12 Hours", which is led by the choirboy clarity of Jason Starnes, to the harmonica-gilded "The Details", a plaintive, twangy outing showcasing the weary-voiced Marc Morrissette. Other members include Peter Doig, Rob Josehpshon, and Ryder Havdale.

Kids These Days were formed in 2002 when Morrissette recruited some of his buddies to compete in a Vancouver radio station’s battle of the bands. This led to North by North East, Pop Montreal and 3 full tours including CBGB’s and The Knitting Factory (in both New York and Hollywood, CA!). It was evident that Morrissette’s new found band mates were capable of doing far more than merely backing him up, and the group turned into a showcase for all its members songs.

Since the release of “All These Interruptions” last fall by Vancouver indie collective White Whale Records, critics have already been stymied in their efforts to describe Kids these Days. References have been made to Pavement, Radiohead and Broken Social Scene but the Kids aren’t imitating or borrowing. They have created an imaginative collection of original, inventive melodies with a refreshing approach to songwriting.

With “All These Interruptions” building genuine momentum, having cracked the top 50 campus radio charts across the country and garnering serious attention from CBC Radio, ZED and Exclaim!, Kids These Days surprisingly took a year-long hiatus to focus on other projects (which include The Mohawk Lodge, Octoberman, Bells Clanging, and Tailor Island). However, the cobwebs are being brushed off as they are currently back in the rehearsal studio writing songs for their second full-length recording. They released "Things You Buried," a "final souvenir" of live recordings, in Jan. 2025.

(2) Kids These Days comes from Chicago but their music comes from everywhere. With a horn section, a rapper, a blues-rock trio and a female singer, KTD blends a wide range of influences -- hip-hop, jazz, soul, blues, and classic rock -- into a unique, fresh sound that breaks boundaries while honoring America’s musical heritage.

KTD includes Liam Cunningham on guitar and lead vocals, Lane Beckstrom on bass, Greg Landfair on drums, Macie Stewart on keys, lead vocals, and background vocals,Vic Mensa on rap vocals, Nico Segal on trumpet, and J.P. Floyd on trombone.

(3) Kids These Days formed in early 2011 and hit the ground running. Within two months they recorded a 4 song EP titled "There Goes The Neighborhood" and were playing numerous local shows with local and touring acts such as I Call Fives, Major League, Handguns, Giants At Large, Think Big!, No Such Noise!, and more.

Making a ton of friends, fans, connections, and more over last summer, the band really began to establish itself and its sound. Finally reaching its final lineup status with Eric, Dan, Dave, and Korey, the band reached a new level. With the lineup locked up, the band went into Bad Lab Studios and recorded a 6 song EP that is set to release in late February 2012. The band has plans to hit the road numerous times and with numerous acts. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.