I had heard of Kid Kapichi but never listened to them, so this was a treat for me.
From Hastings, UK, Kid Kapichi formed back in 2013. Guitarist Ben Beetham and drummer George Macdonald announced they were leaving the band in May 2025, although they are the ones recorded on this album. The new lineup consists of Jack Wilson on vocals, Eddie Lewis on bass, Lee Martin on guitar, and Miles Gill on drums.
The songs on the album were written during the summer of 2024, a period of deep change in Jack’s life. “I was in a pretty awful place where I just didn’t know who I was, what I was doing,” he explains. “I felt extremely depressed, which I’d never experienced before in my life.”
His writing was fuelled by anger but is now controlled by fear. “The other albums were observations, written about other people,” he says. “This one resonates with me and who I was at the time. It is introspective. I had just had my mind blown open to how vulnerable I was.”
The making of the record proved therapeutic for Wilson, and the risks he took in opening up have paid off. “I feel great now. When I listen to this album, it’s the most proud I’ve ever been of anything I’ve ever done, because listening back to it, it’s like, I was in a place I’d never been before and wasn’t really equipped to deal with. Now, I’ve got control of the situation.”
This album is so relatable. Mental health is important, and a lot of people struggle, including myself. I admire how open Jack is with his lyrics; they’re so honest and vulnerable. In my opinion, music is a great way to express your feelings, and that’s exactly what Jack has done.
One song that caught my attention is ‘Intervention’. The lyrics “Too hot, too cold, reputation to uphold. Too weak, too bold, there’s a reputation to live up to” ring so true. We all have that reputation we want to live up to, and sometimes we struggle doing so. That’s not a bad thing.
The lead single ‘Stainless Steel’ also stood out. The chorus lyrics “I’m not made of stainless steel, I’m made of blood, I’m made of bone” couldn’t be further from the truth we all try to project.
‘Dark Days Are Coming’ is another track that resonated deeply. Many people have dark days where their mental health hits rock bottom, which is why this song feels extremely relatable.
‘Rabbit Hole’ caught my attention too, and not just because of the name (although that might have a little bit to do with it). This song is more upbeat than the rest musically, with Jack singing about being out of control and spiralling into different emotions.
Overall, this whole album has so much emotion, truthfulness, and relatability. I really liked it. I appreciate when artists and bands are more vulnerable with their music. I find it brave and honest. I highly recommend listening to this album, and I genuinely look forward to seeing what else Kid Kapichi will release in the future.
Fearless Nature, is due for release on 16th January 2026 via Spinefarm Records.
