The Idiot Kids

MEMBERS
Jon-Mikal Bartee: Guitar/Lead Vocals
Andrew Maslowsky: Drums/Backing Vocals
Nicholas Zambeck: Bass Guitar

ABOUT THE BAND
The Idiot Kids are a Garage/Punk Trio based out of Detroit, MI. They have the energy of punk, the roughened aesthetic of garage rock and the melodic sensibilities of art pop... This is music with shake-you-up hooks, frenzied tempos, gnarly guitars and anthemic vocals. Known for their live performances; they blend the theatricality of glam with the raw energy of hardcore.

ABOUT THE LATEST ALBUM “CHAPELS”
During the pandemic, I (Jon-Mikal) spent most of my time taking classes on how to record and mix. So, when we started playing together again, we wanted to try and make a DIY album. "Chapels" was recorded mostly in a basement in Hamtramck where we were practicing, with a few songs tracked at a cabin in Northern Michigan. The songwriting on this album is definitely a little more raw and introspective; but still keeping with that high energy punk feel. The overarching themes on the album deal with how religious trauma can affect queer people like myself at a very young age, and how that continues to shape and influence yourself well into adulthood. I'm hoping people will be able to find some catharsis in this album.