If you’re craving a shot of pure glam-rock chaos to jolt your week back to life, Tony & The Kiki just delivered it on a rhinestone-encrusted platter. ‘FUCQ (Vol. 1)’ isn’t just an EP — it’s a glitter-drenched rebellion, a queer-rock fever dream, and a loud, colourful reminder that guitar music is still very much alive (and wearing six-inch platforms).
After a wild year of blowing up online and catching the attention of icons like Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, and Tiffany, the band finally pulls the curtain back on their long-awaited debut. And trust — it was worth the wait. This is Tony & The Kiki in full technicolour mode: unapologetic, loud, sexy, and sparkling with the kind of confidence that only comes when you know you’re about to shake the room.
Packed with five tracks, including fan favourites like ‘Keep Shinin’ On’, ‘get OUT or get ON’, and ‘B.N.T’, the project channels a sound that feels retro in soul but fiercely modern in execution. Think lush, shiny pop hooks with a glam-rock snarl — music made for strutting down the street like the main character you know you are.
The new single ‘HOLY XTC’ is a standout moment: a funky, genre-blurring ride blending CBGB grit with Studio 54 sparkle. It turns heartbreak — specifically, the fallout of a breakup with a religious partner — into a danceable protest anthem led by Tony’s fearless, firecracker presence.
Both Tony and Rodney describe the EP as a true reflection of the band’s DNA: a raw, NYC-rooted fantasy mixing rock-club dirt with disco-floor magic, all while honouring the musical ancestors that shaped them. And with their viral rise in full swing — 288k followers and climbing fast — the world is clearly ready for this wave.
With sold-out shows, international syncs, upcoming Pride performances, and a buzzing EP launch at The Mercury Lounge, Tony & The Kiki are proving they’re not just releasing music — they’re pushing culture forward.
‘FUCQ (Vol. 1)’ is a glitter-soaked glam-rock uprising — bold, unapologetic, and bursting with the wild
