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About Lonely Little Kitsch

ABOUT THE SONG: “ill at ease” release date: April 24, 2025

This song is a particularly personal one for me. As someone who has severe anxiety and constant panic attacks, it’s always interesting to speak to anyone who has never experienced either one. So “ill at ease” is sort of an answer to the question, “what does a panic attack feel like for you?”

Nolan came up with this killer riff that felt like the perfect vehicle for a song like this. It’s tense and moody and a little bit uncomfortable. I had the title, “ill at ease,” immediately, and wrote the lyrics and melodies around that, outlining how anxiety and panic attacks are constantly affecting me while anyone around may be none the wiser. It’s a vulnerable song about a mostly invisible affliction. The guys (Waz, Dave, & Nolan) really gave it the heavier edge it needed to balance out the melodies.
Kristen (vocals / songwriter)

I think the music was built around that opening riff…I had been stuck in a loop with no clear transition to the chorus or bridge so there was natural suspense and uneasiness building in my mind, and I almost scrapped the whole song when Kris came in with this really great melody and honest lyrics showing her vulnerability- it clicked! And the chorus kind of fell into place – the music felt almost hopeful put against these darker lyrics, and it made sense thematically. Trying to find some hope in the darker places we find ourselves mentally. Hopefully it’s a song that resonates with people and offers some light to anyone who is struggling.
Nolan (guitar / songwriter)

Song Credits:
Vocals/Songwriter: Kristen Goetz
Guitar/Songwriter: Nolan Jodes
Drums: Waz Jenko
Bass: Dave Haley
Mix: Ken Meehan
Master: Kristian Montano // Montano Mastering
Recorded at Unified Recorders by Frank Ditillio
Cover Art Photo: Mark Venditelli
Released on Swear Word Records
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