{"title":"Kids In Glass Houses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids In Glass Houses is a Welsh band formed in Cardiff in 2003. Inspired by a lyric from the song 'Tip Your Bartender' by Glassjaw, they quickly gained recognition in the music industry. Despite being nominated for Kerrang's 'Best British Newcomer' award in 2007, they were narrowly beaten by Gallows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir debut album, 'Smart Casual', was recorded during their busy tour schedule between October and December of that same year. It was during this time that they caught the attention of Roadrunner Records, who signed them on December 8th, 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique sound and energetic performances, Kids In Glass Houses have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music scene. Their passion for creating memorable music has earned them a dedicated fan base and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pink-flamingo","title":"Pink Flamingo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePink Flamingo\u003c\/i\u003e is Kids In Glass Houses’ grand return. Channelling the excitement of their debut with the ambition of what came next, the album has the foundations of what came before, but takes it to new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We were always a bit scared to lean into the more outlandish stuff before but on this one, if it felt good, we did it,” explains Aled. It means the record feels more dynamic and daring than anything that has come before, but there’s also a sincerity to it. “There was just so much joy and confidence in what we were making,” Aled continues. “We got back in touch with why we started the band in the first place, which is that we just love making music together.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than overthink the legacy of the band and how to evolve that, the band trusted in one another. “We learnt to be comfortable that anything we wrote together was a Kids In Glass Houses song,” says frontman Aled Phillips. The band were also more open with one another.,with that honesty providing nothing but inspiration. “We've all grown as individuals and a collective,” he says.” There was just this real sense of freedom to \u003ci\u003ePink Flamingo.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, \u003ci\u003ePink Flamingo\u003c\/i\u003e sees Kids In Glass Houses embracing their past, but refusing to be defined by it. “We’ve stolen from across our own back catalogue and used that to form this new vision of Kids In Glass Houses,” says Aled. “There have been some near misses in the past and we wanted to right some wrongs,” he adds. “But a new album never felt like a risk. None of us would be doing this if we didn’t believe it was amazing and worthwhile.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Recipe","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50429591978315,"sku":"2206361","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50429590438219,"sku":"2206357","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/PinkFlamingo_3600x3600_5efe6828_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726840412"},{"product_id":"smart-casual","title":"Smart Casual","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on May 26th 2008, \u003ci\u003eSmart Casual \u003c\/i\u003ewas the South Wales quintet’s debut album. Remixed by Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Funeral For a Friend, Motorhead), long time collaborator and friend, the album features the hit singles Easy Tiger, Give Me What I Want and Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50486528672075,"sku":"2026466","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/KIGH_SC_ARTWORK_REFRESH_PINK_e9371d46_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727610780"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_44ca1e4b_thumbnail_4096_a7800f22-1735-46d9-855f-e68536d6ec73.jpg?v=1726840376","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/kids-in-glass-houses.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}