Amsterdam five-piece, The Klittens, share their third and final single ‘Nothing to Teach’ ahead of release of their debut album, Have A Heart, due out 25th September. The album will be self-released via Cargo Records. The new single tries to convey a simple message through deadpan humour and jangly guitars.
“’Nothing To Teach’ is a reimagined preach, delivered with the same conviction but not the same convictions. The band would like to instil a different sense of purpose, to live a life unbothered by those who (think they) are all knowing.” explains vocalist Yaël Dekker
“The video is a collection of handycam footage from being on the road, in the studio, writing at home, being on stage, and hanging out. It feels like our own celebration of The Klittens and everything that we put into this project, a celebration of having autonomy over the band’s development.” says guitarist, Winnie Conradi
The Klittens combine their love of pop music and dark sentiments with their unique punk ethos. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists including The Ronettes, MF Doom, Dry Cleaning and Kate Bush, they’ve crafted a sound that’s truly and twistedly their own.
What initially started as a creative and political outlet, mutated into a life mission. Their DIY approach – from songwriting to releasing music and tour management – is what drives this ragtag bunch of misfits, Yaël Dekker (vocals), Winnie Conradi (guitar), Katja Kahana (guitar), Marrit Meinema (bass guitar), and Laurie Zantinge (drums), to be who they are today.
As with their previous EPs, The Klittens succeed in blending their individual and often divergent styles into a solitary all-round experience. Their imagination only being limited by their instrumentation, the band have made an album that takes influences from country to pop to (post-) punk, but with a Klittens’ twist. With only four instruments and five vocals, each of the ten tracks is a separate lyrical story in its own right. Have A Heart paints a heavy picture with pastels. Both an accusation and a plea, the title speaks to the core of the album; feelings of powerlessness which we all experience in our lifetime and the way we fight against them.
The Klittens Live Dates
October
24 – Edinburgh – Cowgate Block Party
25 – Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy
26 – Gateshead – Central Bar
29 – York, Fulford Arms
30 – Leeds, Wharf Chambers
31 – Nottingham, JT Soar Fest
November
1 – Coventry, Just Dropped In
2 – London,The George Tavern
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