Kitten sounds like the best parts of a 1980s coming-of-age soundtrack filtered through a modern indie lens. It is music that thrives on contrast: the cold, precise snap of electronic drums against the warm, messy urgency of a rock band. Chloe Chaidez delivers vocals that can pivot from a breathy, intimate whisper to a glass-shattering belt in a single measure, making every track feel like a high-stakes emotional event.
What sets them apart is their refusal to be just another retro-act. While the DNA of New Order or Blondie is clearly visible, Kitten injects a raw, almost punk-like volatility into their arrangements. The production is often lush and layered, filled with shimmering synth pads and chorus-drenched guitars, but there is always a jagged edge or a heavy bassline keeping the sound grounded in the present.
Start with the 'Goodbye Honeymoon Phase' EP to hear their most refined pop sensibilities, or dive into their self-titled debut for a more sprawling, experimental take on their signature neon-soaked sound. It is the perfect choice for anyone who wants the melodic payoff of pop with the grit and unpredictability of alternative rock.
Kitten is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. It is fronted by vocalist Chloe Chaidez, who founded the band and has been its sole consistent member since its inception. The band is currently based in Los Angeles. Its current members, in addition to Chaidez, are guitarists Dave Stagno and Parker Silzer IV, and keyboardist Max Tsiring. Kitten had previously been signed to Warner Music Group labels Atlantic and Elektra Records. Since 2018, their music has been distributed through Sony Music divisions including RED Music, Another Century, and The Orchard. Their debut album Kitten was released in 2014 through Elektra. They have also released six extended plays: Sunday School (2010), Cut It Out (2012), Like a Stranger (2013), Heaven or Somewhere in Between (2016), Pink Champagne (2018), and Goodbye Honeymoon Phase (2019). Their second studio album Personal Hotspots was released in 2021. Kitten are known for their 80s-inspired sound and energetic live shows.
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