Kittyhawk (band)

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Kittyhawk
GenresEmo, indie pop, indie rock
Years active2011 (2011)–2016, 2019–present
LabelsCount Your Lucky Stars, Skeletal Lightning
Members
  • Kate Grube
  • Mark Jaeschke
  • Erik Czaja
  • Evan Loritsch
Websitewww.facebook.com/kittyhawkchicago

Kittyhawk is an American emo band from Chicago, Illinois. The band has currently released one full-length album, one extended play, and four splits. The band broke up in 2016, but announced their reunion in October 2019.

History[edit]

Kittyhawk began in 2011. The following year it released its debut self-titled EP via Skeletal Lightning, and Storm Chaser Records, a record label owned by Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.).

In 2013, the band released a 7" split EP with Cherry Cola Champions via Flannel Gurl Records.[1]

In early 2014, the band released a split with Prawn, Droughts, and Frameworks.[2] Later in 2014, the band was featured on a four way split from The Fest titled Sundae Bloody Sundae with The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, Two Knights and Rozwell Kid via Skeletal Lightning.[3]

In October 2014, Kittyhawk released their debut full-length album titled Hello, Again via Count Your Lucky Stars.[4][5][6][7]

In late 2014, the band was featured on a split by Soft Speak Records with You Blew It!, Dikembe, and Have Mercy.[8]

Band members[edit]

  • Kate Grube – vocals, keyboard
  • Mark Jaeschke – guitar, vocals
  • Erik Czaja – guitar, vocals
  • Clare Teeling – bass, vocals
  • Evan Loritsch – drums, vocals

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Hello, Again (2014)

EPs[edit]

  • Kittyhawk (2012)

References[edit]

  1. ^ McGovern, Kyle (16 October 2013). "Stream Kittyhawk's Open-Hearted, Lo-Fi Charmer 'The Green'". Spin. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  2. ^ Sennett, Troy. "Stream A New Split Featuring Kittyhawk, Droughts, Prawn, And Frameworks". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Skeletal Lightning - SUNDAE BLOODY SUNDAE 4-WAY SPLIT". Archived from the original on 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2015-05-03.
  4. ^ DeVille, Chris (8 October 2014). "Stream Kittyhawk Hello Again (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Hello Again, Listen to the First Song from Kittyhawk's New Album, 'Hello Again'". Vice. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  6. ^ Reandelar, Dana. "Kittyhawk Stream New Album, 'Hello, Again'". Under the Gun Review.
  7. ^ "Kittyhawk Streams Debut LP 'Hello, Again'". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  8. ^ Zarrillo, Zack. "POZ Exclusive: Soft Speak Records - Christmas Split Details (You Blew It!, Dikembe, Have Mercy, Kittyhawk)". Property of Zack. Retrieved 3 May 2015.