Rebellion meets refinement meets reckless abandon. If that sounds like an identity crisis, you haven’t met Kitchen Plug yet. The Parisian trio, known for their cheeky fusion of Electro, Punk, and the kind of charisma that could turn a philosophy seminar into a mosh pit, kicks off their “Nice To Meet You EP” on Chat Noir Tools with “A New Kind of Peace”—a track that, true to form, doesn’t settle for just one thing.
It starts with an Electro-infused bassline that’s less of a groove and more of a confident strut—think somewhere between an early-aughts basement rave and a late-night arcade session where the high score is emotional catharsis. But Kitchen Plug doesn’t just ride the wave; they bend it, fold it, and throw it back at you with a synth-line so playful it could be flirting. Then come the spoken vocals—delivered with a laid-back ease—adding just enough detachment to keep you drifting along. And then? A tonal shift. The chaos pulls back, making room for pads that feel like they arrived from another track entirely—one where peace isn’t just a suggestion, but a slow exhale after the storm.
It’s this contrast that makes “A New Kind of Peace” more than just an Electro banger with a mischievous streak. It’s a subtle narrative wrapped in dancefloor kinetics, where highs and lows coexist like a group of friends arguing over who gets aux privileges. By the time it’s over, you’re left wondering: is peace found in the calm, or in the chaos before it? Kitchen Plug doesn’t answer that question, but they make damn sure you’re asking it.
Words by Holger Breuer
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