page_title: Kitten (band)
section_title: Style and influences
hierarchical_section_title: Kitten (band) / Style and influences
caption_attribution_description: Chloe Chaidez performing as part of the band Kitten at The Federal Underground in Long Beach, California on March 3, 2016.
context_page_description: Kitten is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. It is fronted by vocalist Chloe Chaidez, who founded the band and had been its sole consistent member since its inception. The band is currently based in Los Angeles. Its current members—in addition to Chaidez—are guitarists Dave Stagno and Parker Silzer IV, keyboardist Max Tsiring, bassist Blu DeTiger, and drummer Rex DeTiger.
  Kitten were previously been signed to Warner Music Group labels Atlantic and Elektra Records. Since 2018, their music has been distributed through Sony Music divisions including RED Music and Another Century. Their debut album Kitten was released in 2014 through Elektra. They have also released six extended plays: Sunday School, Cut It Out, Like a Stranger, Heaven or Somewhere in Between, Pink Champagne, and Goodbye Honeymoon Phase. Kitten are known for their 80s-inspired sound and energetic live shows.
context_section_description: Music reporters and critics have frequently likened Kitten's work to music from the 1980s. Throughout their career they have been referred to as an alternative/indie rock and new wave band. Kitten have also pursued a more pop-influenced direction, particularly since their EP Heaven or Somewhere in Between. Chloe Chaidez has stated, though, that "Kitten will always be a rock band".
  Kitten are known for their energetic stage presence during live performances. Chaidez, who has a background in gymnastics, incorporates acrobatics into the band's performances; for example, climbing up and jumping off of high surfaces.
  Chaidez's decision to pursue music was influenced by her father Mike Chaidez, who was the drummer in East Los Angeles punk band Thee Undertakers, and who taught her to play bass. Throughout her career with Kitten, Chaidez has named acts including Ian Curtis, Karen O, Cat Power, Prince, David Bowie, My Bloody Valentine, The Stone Roses, Conor Oberst, Pulp, Suede, Annie Lennox, and Bryan Ferry as influences. The band cited The Go-Go's, The Motels, and Siouxsie and the Banshees as inspirations for their 2018 extended play Pink Champagne.
caption: Chaidez (pictured) is known for climbing atop high surfaces during performances
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