“Dark City Kings have always thrived at the crossroads of punk, pop, and new wave, and here that synthesis reaches its fullest expression. Soaring choruses collide with razor-sharp hooks, and every moment pulses with kinetic energy, whether you’re drawn in by infectious riffs, emotive vocals, or the quiet poetry hidden in the spaces between.”
“The title track [Champions of Tomorrow’s Fun] opens with an irrepressible groove, equal parts playful and defiant, before tumbling into a chorus that’s all hooks and heart. There’s a sense of freedom woven into its DNA, the kind of song that feels impossible to sit still through, balancing its sharp edges with an unshakable sense of fun. If the band’s previous work (Love Is Punk) positioned them as inheritors of alternative tradition, ‘Champions’ is where they step into their own spotlight: audacious, confident, and unafraid to dance at the end of the world.
Paired with it is ‘Atmosphere’, a song that plunges into icier waters. Its minimalist pulse and shadowy tones conjure echoes of post-punk’s most haunting moments, a meditation on distance and beauty wrapped in glacial textures. Where ‘Champions’ burns hot, ‘Atmosphere’ smoulders cool, offering the kind of contrast that makes the EP feel expansive rather than one-note.”
“‘Love Is Punk’ is a defiant declaration of love, a celebration of the human spirit, and a testament to the enduring power of punk rock.”
Artist: Dark City Kings
Song: Love Is Punk
Album: Love Is Punk
Producer: Kevin Moloney
Video: Laurie Payne, Dark City Video
Artist: Dark City Kings
Song: Helicopter
Album: Love Is Punk
Producer: Kevin Moloney
Video: David Saich, Fiasco Media
Artist: Dark City Kings
Song: Trouble
Album: Love Is Punk
Producer: Kevin Moloney
Video: JP Kennedy

