Write about what you know, so the old aphorism goes.
If that's the case, then ARGH KID's blunt sense of poetry is certainly on the right path.
Already a cult hero in his native Manchester, the spoken word artist has supported The Charlatans and the Happy Mondays, as well as performing at Kendal Calling.
Don't believe us? Well, here's the opinion of a certain Liam Gallagher: “Proper Funny F**ker. Top Lyrics. Top Coat.”
New single 'Frank' is a dose of realism, a sense of life in austerity UK, with all it flaws and lingering beauty.
Here's ARGH KID…
"The song is based on people I know well. The business acumen of these so-called 'lower classes' is never noticed – it takes proper bollocks and a business head to climb out of shitty surroundings with the threat of prison or worse hanging over your head."
"Who’s the bigger cunt? Someone that’s had nothing and makes a bit extra on the side to live better or a Tory-boy Tarquin that’s been fed Crème brûlée since birth and puts in bent expenses claims?"
We've got first play of the video, and it's a belter.
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