KIT MAJOR – “SPONGE”
A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE
Last month, LA rocker Kit Major announced her newest EP, Love.Sick.Major. The announcement came on the heels of the resounding success of her single “Let Me In Your Band,” and alongside her high-energy single “Garbage Planet.”
Today, she is releasing the newest single from her EP, “Sponge.” Clocking in at just under two minutes, it packs a 90’s grungy punch, immediately kicked off by the gritty guitar riff and crashing drums. “‘Sponge’ is a song full of grit and glitter,” Kit says, and the track’s punky, DIY-inspired music video perfectly captures that blend of raw edge and sparkle. “It’s made for flipping over tables and maybe cleaning up the aftermath.”
“When I was first writing ‘Sponge’, it was melodic and a little mindless, but somewhat poetic,” Kit recalls. “I wasn’t trying to dig too deep, but then the song grew into a bigger concept of absorption: either people absorbing me or me absorbing others. Being a sponge isn’t necessarily a good or bad thing.”
With a fusion of post-punk energy, psychedelic guitar riffs and some cheeky self-references, Major gives classic rock vibes a fun twist. Reminiscent of iconic acts like Blondie and New York Dolls, Kit Major’s sound resonates with the rebellious spirit of CBGB’s legendary scene. This EP is for fans of Hole, Blur, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Garbage, Green Day, Descendents.
Kit Major’s newest EP, Love.Sick.Major., is due out October 25th.
ARTIST QUOTE
“Sponge” has such a bold and gritty feel, with influences from 90s grunge. What draws you to that sound? Were you listening to anything while making this EP that influenced its sound?
I think I’m drawn to that sound because it reminds me of my family and the creativity I had as a kid. Growing up in Beijing, my dad was in a rock cover band, singing Weezer and Better Than Ezra, while my mom played Nirvana and Green Day. When making this EP, I was listening to Sex Pistols, Oasis, New York Dolls, Sonic Youth, The Breeders and Pixies. I love that gritty, imperfect sound—it feels chaotic, but that’s what makes it exciting. I’m more interested in creating sounds that feel like a messy experiment than something polished.
Kit Major
Love Sick Major
(Independent)
Release Date: October 25, 2024
Artist Links
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: KIT MAJOR – “POTION SELLER”
SPILL VIDEO PREMIERE: KIT MAJOR – “GARBAGE PLANET”
