Fresh from across the ditch, The Knews is the brainchild of Cullen Kiesanowski who, to his 26-year-old name, already has a goldselling single, countless tours around the globe and an Aotearoa Music Award nomination as a writer and performer in 'nomad'. While following a similar trajectory and featuring the same level of anthemic sing-along-abilty, The Knews is a stylistic departure from Kiesanowski's previous project. Grungey and guitar driven, glued together by spacey synths, the influence of acts including Beach Fossils, The Drums and Car Seat Headrest can be heard.