Kitten Forever was an American feminist punk trio based in Minneapolis.[1] The all-woman band formed in June 2006[2] and included 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 | |
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| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Punk rock, riot grrrl, dance-punk |
| Years active | 2006 (2006)–2022 |
| Labels | Tardigrade Records, Unnecessary Friction Records, Guilt Ridden Pop, Atlas Chair Records, Rat Queen Records |
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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 Pressure, Kitten Forever began their signature live show attraction - the seamless ability to switch instruments as well as roles mid-performance and deliver a stunningly complex and dynamic show.[7] This democratic approach to performing and songwriting gives the band a unified front, deconstructing traditional stage hierarchy.[8] They also began using a telephone microphone, inspired by the sound of punk band Mika Miko.
On July 18, 2015, Kitten Forever performed before Jack Off Jill during their only US reunion show.[9]
Their third album, 7 Hearts, was released on JD Samson's Atlas Chair Records in 2016. With just 15 tracks, run through in under 30 minutes, 7 Hearts continues the take no s— party vibes that excelled on the band’s second full-length Pressure and elevates them with harder, nuanced messages about feminism and power.[10] 7 Hearts was recorded by Matt Castore and mastered by Sarah Register.
With their fourth full-length release, Semi-Permanent, Kitten Forever returned to their DIY roots, self-releasing the 11-song album on their own label Rat Queen Records in 2018. They toured on this album as support for Screaming Females during their All At Once US tour.[11]
On June 10, 2022, Kitten Forever "crossed the rainbow bridge,"[12] announcing on Bandcamp that they are no longer a band.
Harrigan and Elton both attended the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley, Minnesota.[14]
Larson also plays in the band Scrunchies, and formerly in Baby Guts.
In Kitten Forever I use whatever bass guitar and amp is lying around the basement, along with a Boss Overdrive/Distortion guitar pedal.