Good Kid is a Canadian indie rock band formed in Toronto in 2018, entirely self-released and fronted by Nick Frosst — who also co-founded the AI company Cohere. Tight math-rock guitar interplay and big choruses run through the catalog; Good Kid 2 (2020) is the usual starting point. Explore Good Kid vinyl, CDs, and EPs at Wax Trax Records.
Good Kid formed in Toronto, Canada in 2018. The band - which includes Nick Frosst, who is also a co-founder of the AI research company Cohere - has built a sustained career as an independent act, releasing material entirely independently while maintaining cult attention. The band's signature mascot logo and consistent visual identity have anchored their releases.
Good Kid's sound combines indie rock, math rock, indie pop, and emo with intricate dual guitar work, anthemic choruses, and lyrical content addressing relationships, mental health, and personal experience.
Self-released pressings of the Good Kid catalog have been issued in limited color variant editions through direct-to-fan distribution.
Listeners new to Good Kid typically start with Good Kid 2 (2020) or their broader catalog of singles.
