Riskee And The Ridicule at The Underworld Camden - London

Riskee and the Ridicule plus Counting Coins, Karl Phillips & The Rejects and XMenBTeam at The Underworld on Saturday 25th January 2020: http://po.st/underRISKEE

The Underworld Camden proudly presents:
Riskee and the Ridicule
plus Counting Coins, Karl Phillips & The Rejects and XMenBTeam

Doors - 6:00pm // Price - £12.00 adv.
Tickets - www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk

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About:

Riskee and the Ridicule - https://youtu.be/nDGGdhYIkZc

Given the current state of the world, anybody would be forgiven for being in a perpetual state of loss. There’s a tangible feeling of confusion, dismay and fracture on any street that leads to a preference for isolation or staring at our own private screens over physical interactions. However, what this often breeds is communities ready to ignite people with an energy to fight the malaise bred by injustice. Enter: Riskee and The Ridicule. A tour-de-force band of politics, protest and punk that practices what they preach and are spearheading such a charge. Growing up in Kent, the group had always been a staple of the UK DIY scene, but their fervent attitude and unique “Grime-Punk” rallied troops of dedicated fans across the world. This die-hard community, the seamless relationship between “artist” and “crowd”, is ever-expanding and the reason Riskee and The Ridicule have toured ruthlessly nationwide, across Europe, the USA and are now readying their third studio album, 'Body Bag Your Scene'.

Musically, the band meld their genre-spanning influences with their intent to challenge preconceptions. On the surface they may appear easy to read, when in fact Scott Picking (Vocals), Jimbo Aglony (Guitars, Vocals), Jordan Mann (Guitars, Vocals) and Matt Verrell (Drums, Vocals) are a gang of progressive punks who form a powerhouse of change. Full of fierce energy, the Kent quartet have motives resting among The Clash with relentless streams of wit, literacy and observational accuracy akin to The Smiths and a backgro