17 October 2026 – The Kick Announce Debut Album 1+1 and Release Seven Minutes of Californian Indie-Sleaze Surf Rock

Californian alternative duo The Kick have announced their debut album 1+1, scheduled for release on November 11 through AWAL, alongside the arrival of its ambitious seven-minute lead single "Wish 4". The project brings together multi-instrumentalists Charlie Ziman and Nathan Tsunoda, whose shared enthusiasm for surf music, psychedelic rock, and contemporary alternative production has coalesced into a distinctive musical partnership.

Ziman previously established his credentials as a producer working closely with Los Angeles songwriter Malcolm Todd, but The Kick represents an opportunity to explore considerably less conventional musical territory. Their forthcoming fourteen-track collection follows last year's Supernova EP and draws inspiration from artists ranging from Sublime to Tame Impala, balancing raw guitar energy with polished studio craft.

Lead single "Wish 4" examines the strange emotional contrast between appreciating the present moment and worrying about how quickly enjoyable experiences might disappear. Its extended seven-minute running time provides sufficient space for the duo to explore intricate instrumental arrangements rather than immediately rushing toward another radio chorus. Ziman has also addressed the contemporary revival of indie sleaze, expressing healthy scepticism toward musicians who simply reproduce earlier alternative-rock sounds without introducing authentic identity.

Across the tracklist, the album features compositions including "Cosmos", "Mental Health Day", "In the Stars", "Wiretooth", and "Destroy My Life". The Kick appear determined to demonstrate that reviving indie sleaze requires treating it as living energy rather than a museum exhibition. Discover more guitar releases across our indie rock section and our news archive.