Radio Free Alice Throw Themselves Into The Chaos On "Kick In The Shins"
- Charles Luberisse
- 1 hour ago
- 2 min read
Written By: Big C
Some songs don't ask for your attention, they grab you by the collar before the first chorus arrives. Radio Free Alice delivers exactly that jolt with Kick In The Shins. The song is a relentless burst of post-punk urgency fueled by wiry guitars, driving rhythms, and the unmistakable sting of Michael Phillips' saxophone. Every section feels in motion, mirroring the uncertainty which inspired the lyrics. The production, shaped by Ewan Pearson and Peter Katis, sharpens the band's raw intensity without sanding away the rough edges, where sharp songwriting meets explosive performance. Explaining the song's unusual origins, frontman Noah Learmonth revealed that its strongest moments were discovered by bringing two unfinished ideas together. Noah said:
'Kick In The Shins" is a fusion of two songs that never felt all the way complete. We loved the verse of one of them and the chorus of the other, and it worked when we combined the two. We wanted to create a song you could jump around to. At its core, it explores the feeling of being confused by the culture around you, and the isolation that often comes with that confusion.
The willingness to reshape ideas has become a defining strength for the Melbourne outfit. Fresh from their hit Atlantic Records debut with Lunch Money, the band has carried its momentum from Governor's Ball in New York to a packed international festival season that includes Tramlines, Reading Festival, Way Out West, and a newly announced appearance at Riot Fest in Chicago. "Kick In The Shins" feels like another confident step forward from a group that's finding bigger stages. Be sure to follow Radio Free Alice on Bandcamp, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.
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