(Everybody Was) Kung Fu Academy.

We are about to present you with music which is a Hot Chip-Foo Fighters-Red Hot Chili Peppers -Paul Weller-Kasabian-Strokes hybrid. Oh yes, it’s party time and this party is funky as an, er... chicken? Anyway, please click HERE and listen to Kung Fu Academy whilst you continue reading.

They do a much better job than we ever could of describing who/what they hell they are: “Kung Fu Academy were formed through a fusion of tight rhythmic grooves and disgustingly tasty melodic sprinklings of a fantabulous nature - the band prides itself on their top-class musicianship, consummate professionalism and, above all else, fantastic songs.” Straight and to the point - well done boys. But basically, we like music that sounds like it should be on amazing film soundtracks and that’s exactly what Kung Fu Academy manage to do. Before you say it, we AREN’T easily pleased and it is actually pretty hard to create great soundtrack worthy music that’s actually memorable. For example - see Goodfellas soundtrack creator WELL DONE; Streetdance 3D soundtrack creator – not so well done.

THIS IS KUNG FU ACADEMY

“Yes this is all very well but what’s their ‘story’ ?”

Well the four member band formed not so long ago in end of 2010/early 2011 for a one off jaunt. After deciding: ‘Hey! This actually sounds pretty good’ they decided to make the band a permanent ‘hobby’ as it were. So throughout 2011 they’ve gigged, recorded and gigged. The result of which is numerous tour videos and the excellent Dirty Honey EP which should be gracing your ears as you read this if you’ve followed our earlier instructions clearly. You may even be so taken by what you are currently hearing that you would to BUY the EP. (You should buy the EP)

This is an example of a 'tour video' :

Kung Fu Academy play a headline slot on the monthly Napier Live showcase THIS Thursday (16^th Feb). On the bill alongside them is a lovely display of musical talent. We urge you to go along if you are in Edinburgh, we’ve seen them live and aside from being nice, normal people they are brilliant to watch. Click on the link for more info.