Kitten Forever

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
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
GenresPunk rock, riot grrrl, dance-punk
Years active2006 (2006)–2022
LabelsTardigrade Records, Unnecessary Friction Records, Guilt Ridden Pop, Atlas Chair Records, Rat Queen Records
Members
  • Corrie Harrigan
  • Laura Larson
  • Liz Elton

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.

Band members
  • Corrie Harrigan (drums, bass, vocals)
  • Laura Larson (drums, bass, vocals)[13]
  • Liz Elton (bass, vocals)

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.

Discography

EPs
  • Fat Crush (2007)[15]
  • Magical Realism (2009)

Studio albums
  • Born Ready (2008)
  • Pressure (2013)
  • 7 Hearts (2016)
  • Semi-Permanent (2018)

References
  1. McCormick, Zach (July 31, 2013). "Kitten Forever: Half serious, half party, all punk". City Pages. Archived from the original on August 7, 2013.
  2. "Rock Against Rape". Star Tribune. November 27, 2008.
  3. "Stream: Kitten Forever "Pressure"". Reviler. August 4, 2013.
  4. "Kitten Forever, "Famous Friends"". Impose Magazine. July 1, 2013.
  5. McKenna, Bree (July 17, 2013). "Kitten Forever's Non-Stop Punk-Rock Basement Party". The Stranger.
  6. Daffurn, Holly (July 18, 2013). "Kitten Forever: Pressure (Guilt Ridden Pop)". Bearded Magazine.
  7. "kitten forever, semi-permanent". imperfect fifth. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  8. "Semi-Permanent by Kitten Forever". Terrorbird. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  9. "EXCLUSIVE: Seminal 90s Riot-Goth band Jack Off Jill Reunite For One Weekend Only!". bust.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015."
  10. "Kitten Forever premiere girl power anthem 'Cannon'". Entertainment Weekly.
  11. "Screaming Females to Embark on Fall U.S. Tour with Kitten Forever". 13 August 2018.
  12. "KITTEN FOREVER's Community".
  13. "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.
  14. Gill, Richard (April 28, 2010). "Punk Rock Prom Interview: Kitten Forever". Switchblade Comb.
  15. Hansen, David (July 2, 2008). "Thunder Cats". City Pages. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008.
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