Kimbo Nice

Blending a mellow sound with laid-back bluesy chords, Bristol four-piece Kimbo Nice exude light-hearted and care-free energy that distinguishes their style. Inspired by Talking Heads, Viagra Boys and Modern Lovers, the four musicians – vocalist Ali Topan, guitarist James Wilkinson, bassist Oly Honess and drummer Taryn McDonnell – met in 2018 and started jamming together shortly after.

The wave pop band has quickly found success in Bristol: after headlining Rough Trade and supporting <a href="spotify:artist:61HS7DjYDQIkKSeGvpqmJh" data-name="Winston Surfshirt">Winston Surfshirt</a> at Thekla, they are now ready to perform for a wider UK audience. Having been featured in Spotify’s Hot New Bands and Fresh Finds and received support from BBC Music Introducing and magazines such as Lost and Found, Yuck and Clunk, Kimbo Nice are on the radar of the new music scene enthusiasts.

Kimbo Nice write lyrics that reflect upon love, life, taking pride in who you are and always being yourself, and their melodies carry smooth-groove vibes, which make the listeners feel at ease. As their shoegazey sound continues to evolve, fans can expect to hear new music soon.