Kitten Forever

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 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]