Formed in 2003, the band drew influences from various subgenres of punk prominent in the scene at the time such as DIY, Garage, and Skate.
Known for their over-the-top lyrical vulgarity and aggression, most of the songs they wrote and performed were casual in theme, often relating to skateboarding, eating burritos, straightedge lifestyle, and drinking Coca-Cola.
[3] Later that year, Kids Like Us signed to Knife or Death Records and released a self-titled full length.
In 2004, Kids Like Us signed to Eulogy Recordings and released their second full length, Outta Control with the majority of songs written by guitarist Stephen Krantz.
[1] After several member changes, the band released their final full length, The Game,[4] and a split with label-mates the Mongoloids.