"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 4/12/24)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
The KVB is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 12 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The KVB is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. The KVB concert reviews describe live shows and performances as incredible and dazzling.
ON TOUR
Le Grand Mix, Tourcoing, France (May 12); De Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands (May 13); Bumann & SOHN, Cologne, Germany (May 14); Frannz Club, Berlin, Germany (May 15); UT Connewitz, Leipzig, Germany (May 19); Le Trabendo, Paris, France (May 22); Pilar, Brussels, Belgium (May 23); Grote Kaai, Lokeren, Belgium (August 2);
London, United Kingdom (2010 - present) (2010 – present)
Bio
Like a hazily remembered dream, U.K. duo the KVB blend reverb-soaked shoegaze with minimalist electronic production to create their delicate and ephemeral sound. Formed in 2010 by Nicholas Wood and Kat Day, the KVB got started with a number of limited cassette and vinyl releases before their first full-length, Always Then, arrived in 2012.
Killer Viennese Bodybuilder is the first set of words that come to mind, as the opening couple of tracks would make a suitably impressive soundtrack for dancing to, in that legendary nightclub Tech Noir, from cult ’80s time travel rom-com The Terminator
Beforehand, Manchester based trio DEK (Dream English Kid) provide a dazzling introduction to the evening’s entertainment courtesy of a set that relies as much on its visual element as it does the music
After being captivated by The KVB's incredible new album ‘Only Now Forever', I discovered that they were playing in nearby Bristol. A gut feeling told me that I had to go and see them live.
The KVB’s lush audio/visual union creates a palpable sensation of vicarious memories as they pulsate and shoegaze their way through tonight’s set at The Hug & Pint