Riskee and the Ridicule

“All of the time that you're wanting more and more - whether it’s money, recognition or fame - you're never really truly enjoying the moment that you're in. Right now, we don't have anyone telling us what to do and that's priceless. The moment is ours.”Riskee and The Ridicule offer a tour-de-force of politics, protest and punk that rests amongst motives of The Clash and Minor Threat. Relentless streams of wit, literacy and observational accuracy in the lyricism to parallel The Smiths and the Grime scene, and a barrage of hooks seeped in a heavy cloak that evoke the likes of Gallows and Refused; every member's influence is allowed to coexist on record and on stage amidst the genuine and raw energy. The band released their debut album, 'Dawn Of The Dog', in 2014 to critical acclaim and it propelled them to tour the UK and Europe multiple times, including momentous sets at Indigo in the iconic O2 Arena and The 100 Club in London as well as nationwide tours in 2016. The recording of the debut was a baptism of fire for the members but one that made them realise the potential of the band. As a timestamp of both their personal lives and the broader cultural conditions, 'Dawn Of The Dog' was created as an album “by the people, for the people”. Delivered with charm, humour and undeniable veracity - Scott’s lyrics connect to a bigger picture, living the day in the life of a thinking worker, the “us”: grafting incessantly, living in nostalgia whilst watching gentrification alter our hometowns before our eyes. The social and political climates have changed even more drastically since the release of 'Dawn Of The Dog' and Riskee and The Ridicule are acutely aware of it. Now, cultures and groups are finding themselves lost, forgotten, abused, marginalised and unloved at an alarmingly rapid rate. The returning solace of music that speaks to and for the people is ferocious, uncompromising and something that Riskee and The Ridicule offer in abundance. The latest album, 'Blame Culture' arrived in early 2017 and it’s one that delivered honesty, energy and the thought-provoking material that we all need today, as the band elaborates on: “Not being scared to say what you think is vital and if there was ever time that music needed to say something, it’s now. With so much music around that says nothing and hypnotises everyone into stagnation, someone should be leading the opposing charge and reinvigorating. A lot of people have lost their humanity and it’s a very sorry state of affairs. The new album follows a story and brings a point across that anyone living through the political turmoil we are facing at the moment will understand.” However, that’s not to say the album is pure politics, the Kent band has managed to create a record full of fun and hooks with choruses that will have their ever-growing and raucous crowds screaming the words back at them. The mixture of politics and fun is one that Riskee and The Ridicule has perfected, as displayed in their single and video for album track “PARTY”. Combining a live setting with their expanding and incredibly diverse crowd alongside a message that shuns the media’s fear-mongering and manipulation surrounding issues of immigration and diverse cultures. The band couldn’t be more clear about where they stand: with unity and respect. 'Blame Culture' is a collection of powerful, hook-laden and passionate punk-rock songs that reach out to every listener as an accompaniment through the troughs in life whilst always keeping an eye on the peaks ahead. Now, with 2018 in their sights, the band are focused on the next era of Riskee and The Ridicule. Since the release of 'Blame Culture' they have welcomed a new member, Jordan Mann, on guitars and backing vocals and are preparing a very special EP release for early January 2018 titled 'They Need Us To Believe'. A brand new album is scheduled to follow in the same year. Riskee and The Ridicule are operating at full speed and only getting better and more assured with each release. DIY Grime Punk. Acclaimed new album Blame Culture out now on iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp, Deezer and Amazon.