Rainbow Kitten Surprise

As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities. Preceded by tracks “LOL” and “Superstar,” the North Carolina-bred quartet’s forthcoming album LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX — the creative vision of singer/songwriter Ela Melo, guitarists Bozzy Keller and Ethan Goodpaster, and drummer Jess Haney, as well as former bassist Charlie Holt — represents a brand-new awakening.

After years of struggling with her own mental health that resulted in writer’s block, on-stage episodes, and tour cancellations, Melo was properly diagnosed and treated in 2023, vastly improving her quality of life. As if suddenly struck by creative intervention, songs once again poured out of her, writing at least one a day for an entire year and forming the backbone of their 22-track opus. Produced by Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves) along with Konrad Snyder (Noah Kahan) and Melo, the album ponders life’s ups and downs, and traces the turbulent trajectory of relationships, painted out loud in hues of pop, electronic, rock, and hip-hop.

Now boasting over 2 billion global streams across platforms, Rainbow Kitten Surprise first began building their devoted fanbase with independent albums SEVEN + MARY (2013) and RKS (2015), and, in 2018, released their full-length debut for Elektra, HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL featuring the RIAA-certified Platinum single “It’s Called: Freefall.”

Upcoming Shows


Aug
3
rd
The Ledge Amphitheater
Aug
3
rd
The Ledge Amphitheater

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Thanks For Coming Tour
with Medium Build

Past Shows


Sep
29
th
2024
Armory
Sep
29
th
2024
Armory

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Love Hate Music Box Tour
with Ethan Regan
Dec
6
th
2022
Armory
Dec
6
th
2022
Armory
Feb
12
th
2019
Palace Theatre
Feb
12
th
2019
Palace Theatre
Apr
24
th
2018
Mainroom
Apr
24
th
2018
Mainroom
Feb
2
nd
2017
7th St Entry
Feb
2
nd
2017
7th St Entry

More Shows

Apr
27
th
Fine Line

Pardyalone

with Austin George and Jon Wiilde
May
20
th
Fine Line

Bartees Strange

with Sloppy Jane
Jul
11
th
Fine Line

Heart Attack Man

with Carpool and Dear Seattle
Jun
14
th
Palace Theatre

Watchhouse

with Two Runner