Tokky Horror — Kappacore — EP Review

Hardcore | Drum ’n’ Bass | Punk

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Tokky Horror were a band that I discovered in the best way possible; that of course being in a live setting.

Supporting the Australian punk-rock band known as Ocean Grove, a band that I also discovered in a live setting, and have been a fan of ever since, it was fair to say that Tokky Horror took me (and I imagine many others) by surprise.

The group absolutely wowed me during their supporting set, due to the unique musical style and aesthetic that they brought to the table. Tokky Horror masterfully blends both hardcore and drum ’n’ bass elements into their music (creating an immense sense of raw and explosive energy).

The group also carry an aesthetic focus which feels incredibly current given the times we live in now. And hey, if this band is exciting enough to bring the likes of Bob Vylan into the crowd, then that’s certainly a promising thing indeed.

With that incredible evening over (and unfortunately cut short in the midst of the Ocean Grove set for injury reasons), I didn’t need much convincing to keep tabs on Tokky Horror’s discography. And as a result, the group now seem to be helping try to claw in another EP review to add to the very thin portfolio of those I have done so far this year.

Kappacore is the sophomore EP from the group, following their 2021 debut, I Found the Answers and Now I Want More. And right off the bat, it seems that the overall quality of this EP, in terms of its recording and mastering, seems way more balanced than before, which once again shows promising signs for where Tokky Horror could potentially go with their musical career.

In terms of the music that we are blessed with on this EP, Kappacore carries a total of 5 songs, and clocks in at just under 15 minutes, which is roughly the balanced standard for an EP to be. Sandwitched between two previously unreleased tracks, we have the three teasers that I had listened to prior; those being “HAMMER 2 THE FACE”, “Jazz Music” and “Toilet”. And while those three tunes have not lost one shred of their appeal, there are definitely positive things to say about the two new tracks as well, especially the opening track “Maxine”.

Despite having the very unique sonic fusion that it has, Kappacore remains stylistically consistent throughout, and lets the listener know right away exactly what kind of band Tokky Horror is; that, of course, being a dynamic blast of music adrenaline.

In short, Kappacore only further cements that Tokky Horror is truly a group to look out for, as there is quite literally no-one that brings the energy quite like they do. I am incredibly excited to see where the band go next, and hope that they continue with the unique mastery of both drum ’n’ bass and hardcore that is presented on this brilliant EP.

Favourite Tracks: Maxine | HAMMER 2 THE FACE | Jazz Music

Venn Records

Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐