This Is The Kit

This Is The Kit is the project of Kate Stables, who writes songs that feel like quiet conversations. She started with solitary musical work in Bristol, and her debut album 'Bashed Out' had a lo-fi intimacy that drew people in. The band's sound has evolved over time, with later albums like 'Off Off On' and 2020's 'Shampoo and Conditioner' exploring more atmospheric territory while staying rooted in folk.

Stables' lyrics often touch on isolation and alienation, which has sometimes sparked discussion, but she's maintained a consistent artistic approach. Songs like 'Bullet Proof' and 'By My Demon Eye' show her ability to weave personal narratives into spare, melodic frameworks. She's worked with musicians including Rozi Plain, Jesse Vernon, and Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, though the project remains centered on her voice and guitar.

There's a directness to her writing that avoids folk clichés. The music doesn't try to be grand or anthemic, it's more about small observations and quiet moments. Even as the arrangements have grown more textured on later records, that core of intimate storytelling remains.