Kids of 88
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Kids of 88: Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy.
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| Origin | Auckland City, New Zealand |
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| Years active | 2008–2013 |
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| Associated acts | TNAF |
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| Kids of 88 discography | |
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| Studio albums | 2 |
| Music videos | 9 |
| EPs | 1 |
| Singles | 7 |
Kids of 88 were a New Zealand new wave duo based in Auckland, consisting of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy. They are best known for their 2009 single, "My House". They have since signed through Dryden Street to Sony Music and released the album Sugarpills in August 2010. In 2014, the duo stated that 'the [Kids of 88] project has concluded.'
It is known that the two have been best friends for ten years. They attended St Peter's College, Auckland, where they formed the band Incursa, winning the 2004 Smokefreerockquest. Sharing a passion for music, they decided to become musicians. The duo have described their music as "a cross between a late 80s police drama intro theme and a sophisticated super hussy. With sleazy basslines and mind-numbingly catchy hooks, Kids Of 88 are all about poking tongues and making sweaty suggestive innuendos."
They cite their influences as "Groove, mood, and slutty arrangements. 16th hi hats and hand claps. Culture and couture, Gangster and glamour".
McCarthy is also a member of the band Goodnight Nurse.
In April 2010, Kids of 88 signed a worldwide record deal with Sony Music.
On the back of their debut album release, Kids of 88 are set to tour New Zealand with fellow kiwi indie band The Naked and Famous, the tour will hit the four main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin beginning 30 September.
At the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards, Kids of 88 won 'Single of the Year' and (with Tim Van Dammen) 'Music Video of the Year' for their single "Just a Little Bit".
In November 2010 they toured Australia and in December 2010 they headed to Europe to support Ke$ha on her tour.
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