(photo via: Alex de Mora)
Someone please tell me how Zoo Kid, a.k.a. Archy Marshall, is only 16 years old. I was just shocked that he was the one behind “Out Getting Ribs” a song that is heartbreakingly beautiful. He’s very mature for his age, not only in terms of age, but in spirit. “Out Getting Ribs” is a powerful song, and Zoo Kid may just be The XX success story of 2011.
Zoo Kid comes from East London, and he is one of the first teenage voices that seems – genuine. A large majority of teenage music comes from pop stars who sing bubble gum pop that’s void of genuine feeling or passion. Archy gives us the true teenage perspective. Lots happens when your a teenager, and it’s not all great. Archy delivers this message in his music, and it’s something I’m eager to hear more of.
Grab “Out Getting Ribs” on 7″ vinyl from House Anxiety Records right now. It comes with another song called “Has This Hit”. Be sure to head to his myspace and bandcamp to check out the rest of his songs.
Cheers to Richard Deans for the tip!
[mp3]: Zoo Kid – Out Getting Ribs
Check out it’s music video as well. It’s absolutely vital. It’s just him and his music. A soul as bare as they come.
King Krule (Formerly Zoo Kid) | We All Want Someone To Shout For — 28 Sep 11
[...] Kid released one of the best songs of the year with “Out Getting Ribs”. The 17 year-old known as Archy Marshall has changed his name to King Krule, and will release a [...]
King Krule (Formerly Zoo Kid) | Collective-Hype — 29 Sep 11
[...] Kid released one of the best songs of the year with “Out Getting Ribs”. The 17 year-old known as Archy Marshall has changed his name to King Krule, and will release a [...]
[CMJ] King Krule @ Fader Fort (10/21/2011) | We All Want Someone To Shout For — 23 Oct 11
[...] is just a number. His music was distinct and full of soul. He didn’t play his Zoo Kid track, “Out Getting Ribs”, a clear sign that this young man has truly moved on as his new persona, King [...]
Girls, Real Estate, King Krule @ Terminal 5 (January 14, 2012) | We All Want Someone To Shout For — 16 Jan 12
[...] Krule played a solid set that included “Out Getting Ribs”, a song that Archy recorded back when he was known as Zoo Kid. Real Estate may have stolen the show [...]