ION INDIE MAGAZINE November 2015, Volume 18 | Page 92

By Leslie Hadaway

Photo credit: Dallas Nagata White Photography

I was so stoked to recently
see this up and coming
band in Charlotte, NC, at
AMOS’ SOUTHEND. I had
heard so many great things
about KINGS OF SPADE,
and they certainly did not
disappoint! I had the
privilege to watch poetry in
motion; to hear sweet
melodic nothings sail
around like a leaf on the
wind. My head started
swimming! Lead singer,
KASI NUNES’ vocals
remind me of JANIS
JOPLIN, BILLIE HOLIDAY-and even more modern

artists like ADELE and the late AMY WINEHOUSE.
I’ve been listening to Kings of Spade’s “Way She Goes” for a while now. The soulful, funky and beautiful
Blues riffs just come pouring through my ear buds like psychedelic rainbows that completely hypnotize and
ensnare your senses.
“Strange Bird” is one if my favorite songs from this release. The song talks about not being afraid to be who
you are, living life on your own terms; being your own person. We rock to the beat of our own drum.
“This Child” is another favorite of mine. Lyrically, it has a JOAN JETT feel. It’s got a “Bad Reputation” vibe to
it--especially in the lyric “You buy me dresses when I play with guns. Swing for the fences. Ain’t gonna tame
this child“. The song is rebellious in its nature, but at the same time, sweetly lamenting--while saying “I’m
gonna do whatever I want to do and you’re not gonna stop me!”