Knats (2026 Reissue)

Knats, the self-titled debut album, marks the beginning of the band's sound It is a materialisation of the musical journey Stan Woodward (bass) and King DavidIke Elechi (drums) have been on together over the past 10 years, drawn directly from their experiences growing up in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne - overcoming hardship and fguring things out on their own. 

Eventually, they found their missing link: the virtuosic young Geordie trumpet player, Ferg Kilsby, who, with his slick melodic ideas, completes the full sound that is Knats. 

In its entirety, this album is dedicated to Knats' loved ones; Stan's composition 'Tortuga (For me Mam)' shows his love and appreciation of his Mam, while 'Se7en', a darker tune, expresses his emotional relationship with his Dad, formerly 'DJ Se7en'. 'Adaeze' is a tribute to King's late sister, taken from a gospel folk tune, incorporating West African percussive breaks and instrumentation.

Acting as a message to all those who may know someone suffering with mental health to check on those around them and be that helping hand they might need. 

The Knats album represents many things, but most importantly that Newcastle is not to be overlooked.

Released: June 2026
Cat: GB4003YI
Label: Gearbox

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