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| Contactmusic |
 Exploding from the Glascow Alternative scene is newly formed band Kassidy, who are already making a huge impact. Formed in 2008, the band started off in small toilet tours. Bandmate Barrie-James O'Neill even has claimed that he'd 'do it even if it was for £2 a night'. This seems like a far distant cry from the £40,000 four-album deal that they have recently made with Mercury Records. Having shared a house for the past two years, recording music in cramped bedrooms and kitchens, this month sees the release of their second EP; a precursor, as you may, to their debut album set to be released later this year. After the huge success of Mumford and Sons this year, there has been a growing cult movement of bringing folk music back into the commercial scene. With this interest growing recently, it seems like this has paved the path for huge success for Kassidy. The Rubbergum EP Vol 2 is a delightful record combining influences from the Beat Generation and the 90s British rock scene. The first thing you will be pleasantly surprised by is their sound. Proving that one can't judge a book by its cover, their sound is actually much calmer and relaxed than what their eccentric appearances seem to be. Kassidy are a band that very much relies on the acoustic with use of very few instruments and even tending to verge on the a cappella....full text |
| Theregoesthefear |
| If the omnipresent dust commonly shown in those spaghetti westerns should ever collide with the rural countryside of Scotland, then it would go by the name of Kassidy. Hailing from Glasgow (okay, so mentioned city isn’t exactly a one horse town), this four piece folk rock group are steadily becoming more recognized by the airwaves and publications alike. Thank god the majority of their growing success has nothing to do with their choice of western wear either. Because behind the large brimmed hats, stringy hair and fascinatingly large beards, Kassidy do know how to kick out some solid tunes. And Mercury Records seem to have thought so, too. After all, they signed the band to a four album deal for an ample sum of money....full text |
| Entertainment-focus |
| Kassidy are Scotlands latest sons of commercial folk who have been enjoying mainstream success since their formation back in 2008. Following the release of Rubbergum EP Vol. 1, Kassidy have been busy creating their swift follow up, Rubbergum EP Vol. 2, which saw its release on August 16th. Kassidy refine folk music and play thier part in pulling it back into the mainstream. With the likes of fellow folk inspired acts including Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale, Mumford and Sons and Lissie, who Kassidy recently finished a successful tour with, this foursome show no signs of going anywhere having recently signed a lucrative four album deal with Mercury records. With the Scottish band's first full length record due for release later in the year, Rubbergum EP Vol. 2 is the follow up to this years earlier Rubbergum EP Vol. 1 release and sees the guitar maestros basking in all things brilliant and creating musical artistry throughout this latest five track collection. What is truly inspiring about the band, which is made up of Barie-James O'Neill, Hamish Fingland, Lewis Andrew and Chris Potter, is that they are as tight as bands come. Listening to a Kassidy record you can hear that each member is highly connected to the sound and energy that is created from the music they write and play. The songs on a Kassidy record, particularly the Rubbergum EP Vol. 2 are expressive and empowering and are drenched in credence. Dispite the bands rock god appearance the EP features a lot less rock and a lot more gentle folk and a cappella tunes with the occassional appearance by the bands charming harmonica....full text |
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