Kittyhawk (band)

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 they were reunited and back in action in October 2019.

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

History

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
  • Kate Grube - Vocals / Keyboard
  • Mark Jaeschke - Guitar / Vocals
  • Erik Czaja - Guitar / Vocals
  • Evan Loritsch - Drums / Vocals
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References
  1. McGovern, Kyle. "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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2015-05-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. DeVille, Chris. "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.
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