After spending the last few years building an infectious aesthetic to call her own, California-based artist Kit Major returns for 2024 to deliver her explosive new single 'Let Me In Your Band'.
Capturing an incredibly fun and lively pop-rock energy for her newest release, 'Let Me In Your Band' makes for an incredibly impactful listen throughout. With its raw and driven textures, soaring atmosphere, and killer hooks layered throughout, she continues her ascent as one of the more exciting names on the rise right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with her to find out more about her origins and what has been inspiring her most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Piano
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Green Day, Britney Spears, Puffy AmiYumi, Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana, Fountains of Wayne, Hilary Duff, Paramore, Lady Gaga, Carpenters, Phil Collins.
What was the first album you remember owning?
International Superhits - Green Day
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Debaser - Pixies
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
Since I craft my music in my head, I put together playlists with all sorts of influences – vibes, drum sounds, vocal effects– to match the picture I'm painting in my mind. It's like creating a sonic roadmap that helps me bring my ideas to life when I'm ready to record.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Cheekface, Starcrawler, Black Flag, Tiny Stills, The Lemon Twigs, The Clash and Addison Rae.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Amyl & The Sniffers
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a musician is experiencing that magical moment in the writing process when everything clicks into place and creativity begins to flow effortlessly. There's a unique joy in crafting music that I genuinely enjoy listening to and can’t wait to share with my friends and blast in the car, or play for my parents in the kitchen. Music is my love language and main source for my self-expression and connection to others.
And what is the most frustrating part?
One of the most frustrating parts of being a musician, especially as an indie artist, is the constant need to wear multiple hats. Beyond creating music, I often find myself chronically on social media, which can easily open a rabbit hole of anxiety and comparison, if I'm not careful.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Everyone is weird. If you're an artist, you’re probably really weird. So try not to overthink things.
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Kit Major's new single 'Let Me In Your Band' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.