Good Kid

Five computer science students looking to take a break from their homework: The story of how Good Kid got started doesn’t exactly fit the mold of a classic band’s beginnings. But that’s exactly how the indie pop-punk quintet from Canada met and quickly discovered their shared love for danceable, life-affirming indie and J-rock tracks. Ever since their first EP, released back in 2018, Good Kid has always seemed to be in a good mood.

Their backgrounds as programmers come through time and again in their art and have become a trademark of the Canadians, who emphasize a strong community aspect in and through their songs—from fan events and animations to co-creating video games. Nick Frosst (vocals), Jon Kereliuk (drums), Michael Kozakov (bass), David Wood (guitar), and Jacob Tsafatinos (guitar) want their fans and listeners to feel just as welcome in the Good Kid universe as they are. Another unique aspect: They deliberately allow their music to be used royalty-free on platforms like Twitch or in video games, which is why the band has also become a big name in the gaming industry.

The group’s sound hovers somewhere between indie rock, J-rock, pop-punk, and surf rock and, according to the band, is influenced by acts such as Two Door Cinema Club and Bloc Party, among others. From “Good Kid” to “Good Kid 4,” the five-piece has released a four-part EP series in recent years, which has produced hits like “Mimi’s Delivery Service” and the Laufey cover “From The Start,” which has been streamed millions of times. Fans have had to wait a long time for a debut album, but the moment is finally approaching: Good Kid have announced their first LP, “Can We Hang Out Sometime?”, for April 3, 2026. The artwork remains true to the playful, video-game-inspired aesthetic that has defined Good Kid since the beginning of their career and explores interpersonal relationships in all their facets. Recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Wallows, Lana Del Rey), Good Kid explore a more playful yet unfiltered soundscape on the album. Naturally, a debut album like this demands to be performed live.

Following their first shows in Germany nearly two years ago—which sold out in advance—they’ll be stopping in Germany again as part of their European tour next fall, playing two concerts in Cologne and Hamburg.