Kitten (band)

Kitten
Kitten band members in 2019. From left to right: Chloe Chaidez, Dave Stagno, Parker Silzer IV, Max Tsiring, Blu DeTiger, Rex DeTiger
Kitten band members in 2019.
From left to right: Chloe Chaidez, Dave Stagno, Parker Silzer IV, Max Tsiring, Blu DeTiger, Rex DeTiger
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Years active2009 (2009)–present
Labels
Members
  • Chloe Chaidez
  • Dave Stagno
  • Parker Silzer IV
  • Max Tsiring
Past members
  • Max Ratzky
  • Blu DeTiger
  • Rex DeTiger
  • Max Kuehn
  • Elvis Kuehn
  • Andy Miller
  • Zac Carper
  • Christopher Vogel
  • Lukas Frank
  • Bryan DeLeon
  • Waylon Rector
  • Zach Bilson
Websitekittentheband.com

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.[9][10] 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.[11]

Kitten had previously been signed to Warner Music Group labels Atlantic and Elektra Records.[12][13] Since 2018, their music has been distributed through Sony Music divisions including RED Music, Another Century, and The Orchard.[14][15][16] Their debut album Kitten was released in 2014 through Elektra.[17] They have also released six extended plays: Sunday School (2010),[18] Cut It Out (2012), Like a Stranger (2013), Heaven or Somewhere in Between (2016),[19] Pink Champagne (2018),[20] and Goodbye Honeymoon Phase (2019).[21] Their second studio album is scheduled for release in 2021.[22]

Kitten are known for their 80s-inspired sound and energetic live shows.[23][24]

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  9. ^ Russell, Erica (March 8, 2018). "Kitten's Chloe Chaidez on Moving Past Her 'Fuck Up' Wild Child Days". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
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  12. ^ Bronson, Kevin (March 12, 2010). "Kitten signs to Atlantic; independent EP due soon". buzzbands.la. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  13. ^ Pimentel, Cristina (January 20, 2016). "Interview: Chloe Chaidez of Kitten on Leaving Elektra Records, the Inspiration of David Bowie and Playing the Fonda". mxdwn Music. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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  16. ^ "KITTEN Releases New Song 'Angelina' Today". BroadwayWorld. TV News Desk. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  17. ^ "Kitten - Kitten | Releases". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 19, 2019. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  18. ^ Bronson, Kevin (November 23, 2010). "Download: Kitten, 'Sunday School' EP". buzzbands.la. Archived from the original on June 7, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  19. ^ Spanos, Brittany; Jarris, Keith; Johnston, Maura; Soto, Alfred (December 19, 2016). "20 Best Pop Albums of 2016". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  20. ^ Wierzbicki, Kevin (June 18, 2018). "Interview: KITTEN singer Chloe Chaidez talks about new EP 'Pink Champagne'". AXS. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  21. ^ "Goodbye Honeymoon Phase - EP by Kitten on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  22. ^ Marple, Krista (October 28, 2020). "Kitten Pay Tribute To Los Angeles Cultural Icon Angelina In New Track 'Angelina'". mxdwn Music. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  23. ^ Goldfine, Jael & Michael, Michael Love (August 31, 2018). "Kitten's Secret Weapon". PAPER Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2019.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "An Interview with Kitten's Chloe Chaidez: connecting with fans on all levels". Grimy Goods. April 3, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2019.