Kitten Forever
Kitten Forever | |
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| Genres | Punk rock, riot grrrl, dance-punk |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Tardigrade, Unnecessary Friction, Guilt Ridden Pop |
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Kitten Forever is a Minneapolis-based feminist punk trio.[1] The all-woman band formed in June 2006[2] and includes Corrie Harrigan, Laura Larson, and Liz Elton. Reviler described them as a trio who "collapse pop melodies underneath fuzzy, broken-speaker bass and chaotic drumming, all held together by glue and safety pins vocals that bring to mind the kinetic energy and art-punk attitude of Karen O."[3]
Kitten Forever released their first album, Born Ready, in 2008. In July 2013, they released their second full-length album, Pressure, which they promoted on their RIDE OR DIE WITCH NO BUMMER SUMMER: NOTHING'S BETTER THAN FRIENDS TOUR.[4] The album was recorded at Ecstattic Studios by Ali Jaafar and included the single "Famous Friends".[5][6]
On July 18, 2015, Kitten Forever performed before Jack Off Jill during their only US show.[7]
In late 2015, both Corrie and Laura contributed to a zine called 'After Grrrl' (Small Stories From Big Lives) The zine walked the line between confrontation, expression, and exploitation. The zine includes stories from many influential female artists, icons, and taste makers includin Camille Rose Garcia, Tara McPherson, Kelly Osbourne, Bonnie Burton, Remy Holwick, Lori Barbero, Jessica Origliasso, Janine Jarman, Jessicka Addams and editor Carrie Tucker as well as many others. [8] [9]
Band members
- Corrie Harrigan (drums)
- Laura Larson (bass)[10]
- Liz Elton (vocals)
Harrigan and Elton both attended the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley, Minnesota.[11]
Discography
EPs
- Fat Crush (2007)[12]
- Magical Realism (2009)
Studio albums
- Born Ready (2008)
- Pressure (2013)
- 7 Hearts (2016)
References
- ^ McCormick, Zach (July 31, 2013). "Kitten Forever: Half serious, half party, all punk". City Pages.
- ^ "Rock Against Rape". Star Tribune. November 27, 2008.
- ^ "Stream: Kitten Forever "Pressure"". Reviler. August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Kitten Forever, "Famous Friends"". Impose Magazine. July 1, 2013.
- ^ McKenna, Bree (July 17, 2013). "Kitten Forever's Non-Stop Punk-Rock Basement Party". The Stranger.
- ^ Daffurn, Holly (July 18, 2013). "Kitten Forever: Pressure (Guilt Ridden Pop)". Bearded Magazine.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Seminal 90s Riot-Goth band Jack Off Jill Reunite For One Weekend Only!". bust.com. Retrieved 7 April 2015."
- ^ After Grrrl June 09, 2016 in CULTURE, ROUGE
- ^ LUSTIG. HANNA Grrrl, You Need A Copy Of Jack Off Jill's New Fan Zine Bust (magazine)
- ^ "Laura Larson, Cadette and Kitten Forever". NPR. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
In Kitten Forever I use whatever bass guitar and amp is lying around the basement, along with a Boss Overdrive/Distortion guitar pedal.
- ^ Gill, Richard (April 28, 2010). "Punk Rock Prom Interview: Kitten Forever". Switchblade Comb.
- ^ Hansen, David (July 2, 2008). "Thunder Cats". City Pages.