The Kingsize Five

About The Kingsize Five

2008 was a memorable year for us in that we had a universally critically acclaimed album and live (expired link) can see lots of examples on our page but glowing reviews included Q, The Metro, The Observer, Some recent UK press comments:


"Stomps like a super charged cabaret horn section. When they really let rip, as in potty mouthed Glen Miller pastiche Big Sis Little Sis, they hit home with bawdy theatrical panache" (4 stars)
Thomas H Green, Q Magazine

“A musical law unto themselves, this debut is upbeat, cocky and, thank God, completely fresh 8/10"
Amy McGill Rocksound

“A demented mix of swing, jazz and ska whose old school styles combine with such unabashed euphoria it makes most current rock look instantly redundant. This right here is the kick up the bum music needs”
John Earls, Teletext

"Just the right amount of dirt under the fingernails attitude and punky/indie bite. This is as cool as f.... Single of the Week”
Sean O, The Organ Magazine

"Amazing: I predict this will spread through the country like a virus"
Shaun Keaveney, BBC 6 Music Breakfast Show

"Mighty, mighty refreshing"
John Kennedy, XFM

"A bunch of musical rogues!"
Steve Lamacq, Radio 2 New Music Show

"Ungodly, infectious melodies. The most entertaining band I've ever seen? Damn right!"
Lee Puddefoot, Artrocke