The Thirst - On The Brink
The Thirst release their debut album, 'On The Brink' through Ronnie Woods' Wooden Records on 26 May. Production work comes from Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Kasabian), Jake Fior (Babyshambles, The Libertines) and James Lewis (Cajun Dance Party). "It's the soundtrack to our lives," says Mensah. "Everything on there depicts a scene from our world."
Their sound blends influences from their Afro-Caribbean upbringing, their parents' old punk records and the drum 'n' bass and hip-hop of their youth. "We're inspired by bands like The Specials, The Jam, and all the reggae and ska we heard as kids," says Kwame.
Playing anywhere and everywhere they could, a buzz around these four black lads with guitars started to build. It was the infamous Brixton JAMM one night and cool hangouts like Notting Hill Arts Club the next. The Thirst built up their fan base the old fashioned way, with relentless gigging across the capital they love, sometimes playing up to six shows a week. "We got recognised because we were doing something that a lot of people our race don't do," says 25 year old Kwame. "People expected us to start MC'ing, so they got a shock."
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