Words by Gus Alexander ★ Photo by Buck Meek
Kisser is entering the Los Angeles scene with the kind of energy that might remind musicians why they started a band in the first place.
Made up of Buck Meek, Luke Temple, Germaine Dunes, Jeffertitti, and Jesse Quebbeman-Turley, the band made its LA debut at the Sid the Cat Auditorium on March 12 before spending the rest of the month supporting Buck Meek on a European tour.
Kisser’s sound and energy is aggressive but playful – pulling in krautrock, metal-inspired breakdowns, a progressive punk feel, and chant-like lyrics. Onstage, this comes through with a refreshing sense of freedom and play, due in no small part to lead singer Germaine Dunes’ unpretentious magnetism.
The result is a band that pairs serious musicianship with genuine enjoyment. Kisser feels alive, loose, and locked in at once – a rare combination, and one that makes them a group worth watching.
Keep up with the band here.
