LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE AT THE O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON 09/06/26

American indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise (RKS) brought their 'bones' tour to a close at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on June 9th. Formed in 2013 at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, the band has built a distinctive sound that blends folk rock with hip-hop influences. The lineup consists of Ela Melo (lead vocals), Darrick "Bozzy" Keller (rhythm guitar), Ethan Goodpaster (lead guitar), Jess Haney (drums) and Charlie Holt (bass). Their 2024 release 'Love Hate Music Box' marked their first album in six years and was followed by their fifth studio album 'bones' in 2025, the record behind the current tour.