If Nickelback Were From Kent and Actually Pretty Cool…

Echo Scale™: 4.5/5 ★★★★☆
Kent-based five-piece The SuperMicks crash into 2024 with a polished EP that refuses to hide behind gimmicks. Found Me is everything you’d expect from a band raised on a diet of Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, and a cheeky side of Nickelback — but it’s delivered with sincerity, craftsmanship, and a passion that’s hard to fake.

Formed in 2020, The SuperMicks are made up of drummer Dan Lee Kennard, vocalist/guitarist Wayne Jones, lead/rhythm guitarist Dave Dorman, rhythm guitarist James Reeve, and bassist Greg Edwards. Self-produced, unsigned, and completely independent, the band handles everything from recording to music video creation — and it shows. There’s love and labour packed into every corner of this four-track EP.

Let’s break it down.

Track 1: “Found Me”

The title track opens in stripped-down style — vocals, muted guitar, and a shaker form a simple but effective introduction. It’s intimate, understated, and leaves just enough space to make that full band drop at 0:20 feel genuinely satisfying. The structure is classic: verse, chorus, a neat little bridge, and a tastefully played guitar solo that doesn’t try to be a Steve Vai moment — it just serves the song.

Vocals are clear and melodic, backed by well-layered harmonies that carry the chorus with ease. It’s a clean, confident, and well-produced rock track with definite Nickelback DNA, but without the macho pretence. Think: Silver Side Up on its best behaviour.

Track 2: “Let Me Know”

Track two kicks the tempo up a gear. “Let Me Know” is upbeat, breezy, and completely radio-ready. The guitar riff is sharp without being showy, the verses flow easily, and the hook lands just where it should. Once again, vocals take centre stage — soft and emotive but never overcooked.

There’s nothing offensive here — but that’s not a dig. This is the kind of feel-good, sing-along rock that sticks in your head long after the final note fades. The band’s commercial sensibilities shine through, and if you’re looking for a track to test-drive on new fans, this might just be it.

Track 3: “A Million Things”

Built around a tight snare-led intro, “A Million Things” feels like the band stretching its legs a little more. Everything is measured, from the pacing to the transitions — it’s slick, structured, and full of hooks.

There’s a noticeable evolution in the production here too. Each instrument sits exactly where it should in the mix, and the overall sound is big without feeling bloated. The chorus hits with intent, and by now it’s fair to say The SuperMicks know their lane — and they’re driving it well.

Also: Wayne, mate — are you sure you’re not Nickelback’s long-lost brother? Just asking for science.

Track 4: “The Whiskey Said”

The EP’s closer dials back the energy and dials up the emotion. “The Whiskey Said” is moody, spacious, and steeped in late-night introspection. It’s a track that simmers rather than boils — dark, brooding vocals, slick guitar tones, and some of the most mature lyricism on the record.

There’s an unmistakable weight to this one. The mix breathes, the performance feels measured, and the message cuts deep without needing to scream. This is the track that shows what The SuperMicks might be capable of if they decide to dig even further into the shadows.

Final Thoughts

With Found Me, The SuperMicks have delivered an impressively polished EP. It’s not genre-bending, and it doesn’t need to be. This is a band that knows how to write rock songs that connect, sound good cranked through car speakers, and hold up under repeat listens.

There’s obvious commercial appeal here — think Foo Fighters crossed with Kings of Leon, dipped in Nickelback sheen, and served with a southern-rock sidekick. And while that might sound like a Spotify algorithm gone rogue, it works — because The SuperMicks are writing from the heart, not a marketing brief.

They’ve already supported Collateral on their 2024 UK tour and dropped physical media including vinyl — a rare move for an unsigned act. With the right backing, this is a band that could absolutely make waves beyond Kent.

Echo Scale™: 4.5/5 ★★★★☆