The cycles of music continually spin and repeat, and Black Kids have landed square in The Cure territory.  The band manages to avoid straight parody by modernizing their sound and keeping it light and airy.  Reggie Youngblood croons his lovesick vocals over anthem induced keys and guitars.  Like The Cure before them, this split between melancholy vocals and upbeat melodies creates a more layered song compared to the wafer thin dance beats of Black Kids’ peers.

While last year’s Wizard Ahhhs EP was a great introduction to the indie scene, Partie Traumatic seems meant for a broader audience.

 [mp3] Black Kids - I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You