07 April 2021 - 0 Comments
In the same vein as Massive Attack’s suburban groove and social commentary in the mid 90’s, KITA have captured the rhythm and heartbeat of suburban Pōneke; a city abuzz with a vibrant music and dramatic performance scene in their brand new track and official video, Private Lives.
Weaving together elements of vintage rock, pop and soul, and warm hints of synth, KITA have created a skin-prickling piece of magic with Private Lives, a deeply beautiful track penned in 2020’s lockdown, that delves into the unknown of what happens when the blinds are shut – the parts of life that are unseen by others.
"Standing from my kitchen window during lockdown in Aotearoa, sinister thoughts entered my mind about what could be happening behind closed doors for people”, says front-woman Nikita Tu- Bryant.
The video tells the story of a father and daughter’s relationship amongst snapshots of everyday life and its monotonous anonymity, while things aren’t always what they appear on the surface. Late at night the father can finally reveal his true self, adorning makeup and sequins, only to be spied by his daughter. The two then share a special moment of dressing up and dancing together, a true celebration of individuality, self-love and the beauty of self-expression.
The band, featuring exceptionally talented members Nikita Tu- Bryant, Ed Zuccollo (The Black Seeds, Trinity Roots, Troy Kingi, Hollie Smith), and Rick Cranson (Little Bushman), generate a beguiling sound formed of their many experiences and influences, a perfect example of multi-genre fusion with deep roots. Their self-titled debut album,produced by Grammy Award-winning Tommaso Colliva (Muse, Razorlight), is due for release May 2021.
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