Kids & Explosions * Ebony Tusks * Robb Steele

"In a crowded room full of hustlers, purists, hipsters, never-rans & mushmouths waiting feverishly on a "good look", a peripheral glance is all that's required for EBONY TUSKS' debut EP, MIDAS, to find its way into you when you least expect it. Released via Kansas-based imprint BEAR CLUB the brief yet compelling cycle chronicles a tragic journey, one of malicious encounters, world-weary expressions and the death of a would-be king.

Inspired by series of nightmares after a string of real-life armed robberies in which he was the victim, Martinez Hillard (EBONY TUSKS) began writing and composing material alongside MORRI$ & TOM RICHMAN, both members of BEAR CLUB's rapidly ascending group of producers, to create what would become the music for MIDAS. Narrative-driven, rhythmically diverse and over all too soon. It's meant for the "repeat" button.

Both manifesto and precursor, MIDAS acts as a bullet aimed squarely at what's expected and guides a line through what could ultimately be uncharted waters for its creators. A forthcoming album is in the works but MIDAS will have to hold court for the time being. Long live."

-promo photo by Alex Bonham-Carter