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ARTIST TO WATCH: Kitten
Written by Raffy Ermac. Published: April 01 2014
Although it would be extremely
unfair and borderline sexist to categorize a band just because
their lead singer is a woman, it would be even more unfair to
ignore this fact when the woman in question is one of the more
talented, vibrant, and up-and-coming vocalists in the young,
indie-rock genre, regardless of gender.
Those of you out there who have
had the pleasure to have seen Kitten live in
concert recently know exactly why frontwoman Chloe
Chaidez is hailed as the driving force for the success of
the band, and although there have been more than a fair share of
shake-ups in the lineup, the thing that does remain constant is her
passion for performance, and her ability to put on one hell of a
good show.
Based in Los Angeles, Kitten is
currently comprised of Chloe and other bandmates Bryan
DeLeon, Waylon Rector, and Zach
Bilson, making for a remarkable foursome of
musically-inclined indie mavens with a talent for good music. If
you’re not really a rock-n-roll devotee when you first listen to
them, you will definitely be a convert by the time you listen to a
few of their tracks. And that’s coming from a fan who usually loves
upbeat, pop music.
Some of their most popular and
most likeable songs include “Cut It Out” and “Like a Stranger”,
both shining examples of how pop-friendly, fun, and new-age indie
music is nowadays.
Currently on tour and slaying it
with another fave new band of ours, The
Neighbourhood, Kitten is set to not only prove that women
can rock too, but to also show that there is still always
innovation and newness to be had when it comes to music, and that
it doesn’t matter who you are or what convention dictates, but what
you can offer to listeners and your fans.
(Screenshot via
YouTube)
- Raffy Ermac, YH
Staff