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BLACKSTARKIDS
release debut album
‘PUPPIES FOREVER’

OUT NOW VIA DIRTY HIT

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Praise for BLACKSTARKIDS

“BLACKSTARKIDS are at the height of their powers” – Billboard

“Taking the media they loved growing up in the 2000s and combining it with their formidable songwriting and producing talent, [BLACKSTARKIDS] are creating captivating, timeless sounds at an incredible pace.” – MTV

“[BLACKSTARKIDS] make experimental nostalgia–tinged pop bops, mixing elements of hip–hop and indie into dazzling  bangers.” – DIY

“BLACKSTARKIDS have already caused a stir with their recent singles. Although they are fresh out of high school, [Whatever, Man] is impressive in its scope and executed with the grace of a veteran group” – UPROXX

“DIY three-piece BLACKSTARKIDS mix modern trap rhythms with classic-rock riffs, creating their own sunny version of surf rap.” – Alternative Press

“BLACKSTARKIDS’ music can best be described as forward-facing nostalgia.” – Ones To Watch

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In between touring with Grouplove and Glass Animals, BLACKSTARKIDS have released their debut album PUPPIES FOREVER out now via Dirty Hit. Key singles ‘FIGHT CLUB’ and ‘ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS*’ showcase the unapologetic, confident sound of the album. BLACKSTARKIDS launch out of the gate and directly into your faces, oozing with swagger as Ty, Deoindre, and The Babe Gabe trade off verses with ease.

Previous single ‘ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS*’ is a political, pop punk inspired anti– authoritarian anthem with a distinct, outspoken rap attitude that hits back at police brutality, abuse of authority, and inherently oppressive systems. After taking Riot Fest by storm over the weekend with a performance being hailed as one of the highlights from the festival, ‘ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS*’ follows the recent release of BLACKSTARKIDS’ singles ‘JUNO’, a serotonin-laced indie-pop bop which Ones To Watch described as “the sort of rare track that combines all your teenage phases into one intoxicating amalgamation,” and ‘FIGHT CLUB’, the music video to which sees the alt trio take over a convenience store.

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Receiving critical acclaim and praise from MTV, UPROXX, Billboard, Alternative Press, Ones To Watch, Rolling Stone France, The Line Of Best Fit, DIY, Coup De Main, and more for their shimmering Gen-Z anthems, BLACKSTARKIDS are well on their way to indie stardom. Last year, BLACKSTARKIDS released their full-length project Whatever, Man – the final piece to their “black coming of age trilogy” following projects Surf in 2020 and Let’s Play Sports in 2019. Whatever, Man incorporates each member’s wide-ranging influences into one body of work and is fueled by the sounds of artists from Toro Y Moi, N*E*R*D, Smashing Pumpkins, and Weezer, to Outkast, Odd Future, and A Tribe Called Quest. A winding maze of surprise and discovery, Whatever, Man’s string of critically acclaimed singles – including “BRITNEY BITCH,” FRANKIE MUNIZ,” “ACTING NORMAL,” and “TANGERINE LOVE“ – grasp their blissful DIY sound which blends garage rock with synth-punk and hip-hop to usher in a new surge of indie. The body of work also features the track “FRIENDSHIP,” which contains personal messages from fellow Dirty Hit signees Matt Healy of The 1975, beabadoobee, and more.

Dubbed a “90’s baby literacy test” by Earmilk, BLACKSTARKIDS – Ty, Deiondre, and The Babe Gabe – showcase their witty personalities and depth as musicians by seamlessly blending nostalgic pop culture references with their effortlessly cool, genre-blending sound. Now, with the release of their debut album Puppies Forever, BLACKSTARKIDS are ready to share how their experiences have made them who they are and how they fit in to society today.

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DEBUT ALBUM PUPPIES FOREVER
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AMNPLIFY – DB