About Lonely Little Kitsch
“…just another future song, lonely little kitsch.” – David Bowie “Diamond Dogs”
Lonely Little Kitsch is an alt-rock band from Niagara, Canada formed by Kristen Goetz and Nolan Jodes as a project without boundaries or expectations. As lifelong music fans and self-described “music nerds,” they wanted to create their own brand of alternative music that wasn’t defined by current trends or labels. The result is 100% unabashed, authentic LLK – no trying to fit into a specific genre or sound.
The release of their debut single, “The New Scene” caught an unexpected buzz for the duo, finding placement on CBC Radio across Canada, FM radio including 102.1 The Edge, and even a video feature for NHL games on Sportsnet. Since that first release, LLK’s subsequent singles have seen radio airplay throughout North America and beyond, TV features, and write-ups on notable music outlets.
In 2024 Kristen and Nolan brought in new band members Dave Haley (bass) and Waz Jenko (drums) to start playing live shows, quickly landing spots at bucket list Canadian venues, such as The Casbah, Lee’s Palace, Supercrawl, and Bridgeworks.
The band is currently finishing their first album, due for release later this year.
Aside from Lonely Little Kitsch, Kris and Nolan run the music site From the Strait, as well as music PR and marketing through FTS PR. They also run their own indie record label, Swear Word Records.
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)
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
Stream “ill at ease” On Your Preferred Platform After April 24th
For any more information on the artist, email pr@fromthestrait.com
