Get ready to kick off your summer with a bang, as Radio Free Alice unveil their explosive new single 'Kick In The Shins' – a sizzling slice of post-punk heaven that captures the chaos and confusion of our modern world. This Aussie outfit has been making waves in 2026, and this vibrant track is set to propel them to even greater heights.
By merging two previously unfinished tracks, Radio Free Alice have created something truly special – an infectious anthem that will stick with you long after the music fades away. Frontman Noah Learmonth's words are a powerful reflection of our increasingly isolating society, where feeling heard and seen is a luxury we can no longer take for granted.
Lyrically, 'Kick In The Shins' is a scathing critique of modern life, with Learmonth delivering some of his most biting lines yet: "In Echo Park they really did me in / They tied me up to some public bins...". But it's not all doom and gloom – this song is also a call to arms, urging us to stand together against the backdrop of our disorienting world.
Radio Free Alice are on fire right now, with their collaborations with producers Ewan Pearson (Depeche Mode, Metronomy) and Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) yielding some truly exceptional results. Their sound is a masterful blend of '80s revivalism and contemporary edge – think The Smiths meets Joy Division, with a dash of modern magic.
But it's not all about the music – Radio Free Alice are also making their presence felt on the live circuit. They've already wowed crowds at sold-out shows in Australia and New York this year, and they're set to bring their high-energy performances to the UK festival scene over the summer. Don't miss them at Tramlines (Sheffield, 24 July), Truck Festival (Abingdon, 25 July), Y Not (Derbyshire, end of July), Boardmasters, Way Out West, Reading Festival, and Riot Fest in Chicago on 18 September.