SINGLE REVIEW: Kill Me Kate – My Name Is Horace
Taken from Kill Me Kate’s long-gestating self-titled debut — fifteen years in the making — ‘My Name Is Horace’ lands with the force of a band finally ready to bare its teeth. It’s an unflinching collision of punk, emo, and post-hardcore sensibilities, the sort of track that wastes no time announcing exactly who Kill Me Kate are and what they stand for.
Gritty guitars slice through the mix while pummelling drums give the song its unrelenting momentum. There’s a restless charge running through everything — frenetic yet controlled, chaotic yet melodic — and that tension is what makes the track so gripping. The vocals rise above it all with genuine power, carrying punk’s urgency and pop-punk’s dynamic energy in equal measure. Emotion isn’t just present; it’s wide open.
Hooky, catchy riffs make the track instantly memorable, but it’s the song’s structure that gives it depth. Kill Me Kate weave in dynamic tempo lulls that don’t soften the blow — they intensify it. Those brief dips in speed let the emotion bleed through, sharpening the impact when the full throttle returns. It’s a clever, instinctive way of controlling pressure and release without compromising the rawness at the core.
Vibrant, infectious, and emotionally charged, ‘My Name Is Horace’ is a standout single that captures exactly why Kill Me Kate’s return matters. It’s not just loud for the sake of it — it’s purposeful, cathartic, and delivered with the confidence of a band who earned every second of their arrival.
