Cosmic Kitten at Wild Child (Olympia, WA)
Schedule
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Wild Child | Olympia, WA
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CapCity Presents:Cosmic Kitten
Wild Child
June 10th, 2026
7PM Doors
7:30 PM Show
$15 advance (+ fees) or $20 day of show
Cosmic Kitten
A blend of alternative, post-grunge, and punk-infused energy, Cosmic Kitten is a band unafraid
to dig deep into the raw emotionality of their sound. With intense performances and
introspective lyrics, they have captured the hearts of fans who crave authenticity and powerful
musical expression.
The San Pedro-based now quartet formed in 2016 and has become a collective force in the
post-grunge, punk, and alternative rock scenes. Karen Marie (she/they) on guitar and vocals
takes listeners on an emotional journey, with vocals that range from soft, reflective tones to
fierce, powerful screams, accompanied by fuzzy, bright guitar riffs. Zach Huckabee (he/they) is
a driving force behind the band’s high-energy sound, delivering precision and aggression on the
drums that bring groove and intensity to every track. Jay Vesper (they/them) offers dynamic,
fluid basslines that anchor the music with precision, while John Chavez (he/him) on rhythm
guitar adds the heavy riffs that pummel the audience with raw power.
As a unified band, Cosmic Kitten creates a seamless blend of gritty 90s grunge and modern
rock energy. They’ve released five full-length albums, including You Gotta Understand,
recorded by Ulysses Noriega (known for his work on The Offspring’s Smash), and have
opened for legendary acts like Redd Kross, The Dickies, Alice Bag, Avengers, and Mike Watt,
self-booking tours across the US and UK. Laugh of a Lifetime, released in 2023, was recorded
by Pedro Mancillas and Steve Moriarty of The Gits, and mastered by the legendary Jack
Endino, the producer behind Nirvana’s Bleach.
Their self-titled, Cosmic Kitten, is the band’s fifth full-length LP however, their very first on the
San Francisco label Psyched! Records. This album delves into themes of existential struggle,
emotional emptiness, and the desire for revenge or relief from pain caused by others. It explores
moments of confusion, self-reflection, and the realization of how personal choices impact
others. There’s also an underlying theme of finding motivation to rise above challenges, using
anger as a source of strength and empowerment.
Cosmic Kitten began working on their self-titled unknowingly after they released their “Your
Insult” single in Sept. 2024. While on tour promoting Laugh of a Lifetime and the release of
“Your Insult,” Psyched! Records quickly took notice of the powerhouse and asked to sign the
quartet. The band had some new songs under their belt, most unfinished and timid to get to the
finish line however, due to some personal life changes and the recent signing, the band got
together and worked harder than ever as a collective to create something unapologetic and
brutally honest. They reached out to Alex Edkins (METZ) with little hope that he would be
interested in producing the band but to their surprise, he was all in. Edkins brought along Ben
Greenberg (Uniform) to engineer, and the noise rock family gathered at Kingsize Soundlabs
in Los Angeles, CA for one week to record. After everything naturally fell into place, Graham
Walsh very abrasively yet, neatly mixed the record. Cosmic Kitten once again took their work to
Jack Endino to get mastered– a rather perfect fit to solidify their nostalgic 90s grunge sound.
Cosmic Kitten continues to make their mark as a cohesive, collaborative force in the LA and
OC music scenes—far from just backing any one member, but thriving together as a powerful
whole. remember.
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