The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

bitenewmusic TheKlittens Images courtesy of Prescription PR via Jade Sastropawiro Atlas msterdam’s five-piece indie-noir The Klittens, consisting of Yaël Dekker on lead vocals, Katja Kahana and Winnie Conradi on guitar, Michelle Geraerts on bass guitar and Laurie Zantinge on drums, all providing backing vocals, will release their EP Butter on 8 March 2024. Following their previous track, ‘Universal Experience’, which garnered significant debut support on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6, the band returned with the off-kil- ter majesty of ‘Atlas’, the second single from the album. “‘Atlas’ reflects on the strange nature of lifelong promises and asks if they can exist,” Yaël Dekker explained. “How do you know you’ll still want tomorrow what you want now? Let alone wanting it forev- er. How can you even say you will when you have no idea who you’ll be then? Is it a promise of a feeling or a thought? Then what is more important in life, taking vows or keeping them?” Since their inception, The Klittens have evolved from the fiery Amsterdam underground scene to acclaimed stages. They mix the catchiness of pop and fuzz with the darkness of art-rock and post- punk, crafting their truly twisted sound. What initially began as a creative and political outlet for the group became a musical mission for its members. Their DIY songwriting approach to booking shows and tour management made them the ragbag misfit bunch they are. The Klittens’ first EP, Citrus , received international acclaim, solidi- fying their status through feverish word of mouth as a band on the rise and opening the door to shows with American musicians Alex G and Sasami and a thrilling full tour with Japanese rock band Oto- boke Beaver and the band’s first UK headline dates earlier this year. The Klittens will return to the UK with their friends in Personal Trainer for live dates in January and February 2024. Butter EP, limited to 300 copies, will be available on limited white 10” vinyl and all major streaming platforms. https://theklittens-epk.hotglue.me