Black Kids Have 12 Inches to Giveaway

Uh, yeah. Jacksonville, FL’s Black Kids blew up the blogosphere last Fall but have since unfortunately suffered the backlash of gaining popularity so quickly then deciding to sign with a major label. You can’t really fault the kids for trying to get paid. What are they gonna do, sit around their basement and play to themselves? Yeah I understand their music isn’t for everyone but it’s pretty catchy pop songs about being a teenager. The Cure influences I don’t see, other than maybe they guy’s voice. Their self-titled full length comes out later this summer in June.

We haven’t done this sort of contest/giveaway thing in awhile so now’s a good time. Two winners will receive a copy of Black Kids’ 12” in “Cool White Vinyl”. Just send an email to contest@frictionnyc.com with the “Black Kids 12 Inch Giveaway” in the subject line. We’ll choose a winner by next Friday, May 16th. Witty emails get bonus points. I have friends who swear that the Twelves Remix is better than the original, but me, I prefer the original. Listen on Myspace.

SIDE A
1. “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You”
SIDE B
1. “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You” Twelves Remix
2. “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You” Twelves Remix (Dub Version)

Black Kids Tour Dates:
May 7 – Chicago, IL at The Abbey Pub^
May 8 – Detroit, MI at Magic Stick^
May 9 – Toronto, ON at Lees Palace^
May 12 – Boston, MA at Paradise^
May 13 – Brooklyn, NY at Studio B^
May 15 – Washington, DC at Black Cat^
May 16 – Philadelphia, PA at Pure^
May 17 – Baltimore, MD at Sonar^
May 18 – New York, NY at Bowery Ballroom
^ with Cut Copy