The Kilograms - "Beliefs & Thieves"

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The Kilograms are the reggae-punk supergroup consisting of Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Avoid One Thing), Michael McDermott (Bouncing Souls), Sammy Kay, J Duckworth, and Craig Gorsline. The band is following up their 2024 EP and double single with their debut album. The title track, "Beliefs & Thieves," is everything you'd want from a band with their pedigree in 2025. It's a laid back but upbeat song that practically defines the reggae-punk genre. You're going to want to groove to this one, and it's begging to be heard and danced to live. If ska is the music a thirteen year old hears in their head when they get an extra mozzarella stick, "Beliefs & Thieves" is what their parents hear when they get an unexpected overpayment refund check in the mail.

You can listen to "Beliefs & Thieves" below. Beliefs & Thieves, the album, is due out April 4 on Rad Girlfriend Records and Weights and Measures, and is available for pre-order here. For more on The Kilograms, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram. Upcoming tour dates are below the song, including a March 14 date opening for Dropkick Murphys at the House of Blues in Boston.


February 28th @ House of Blues - San Diego, CA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 1st @ The Nile Underground - Mesa, AZ w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 2nd @ Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 3rd @ The Echo - Los Angeles, CA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 4th @ Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco, CA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 5th @ Harlow's - Sacramento, CA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 7th @ Madame Lou's - Seattle, WA w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 8th @ Mission Theater - Portland, OR w/ Omnigone & Big D and the Kids Table
March 14th @ MGM Music Hall - Boston, MA w/ The Menzingers & Dropkick Murphys

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