Alternative Rockers Kitsune to Release their New Single 'Heavy'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Hard rockers Kitsune is set to drop “Heavy,” its the newest single, just ahead of its upcoming album. The song is set for release in January.

Guitarist Sebastian Konnackel, who co-wrote the song, said he was pleased to see the band's new music arrive after having to work with band members via remote connection.

“The biggest challenge was perhaps working together remotely. But it did not take a long time to come up with the final version since we were all really happy with the initial version that Kurtis had written and only a few tweaks were added before we sent the song to be mixed.”

The song, which comes on the heels of the band’s previous single “Grief II,” deals with the devastating impact of depression and how one copes with it and its after effects. Like the earlier single, the band deals with an emotional issue that they hope to bring a greater awareness and understanding to depression.

Created as a collaboration between all band members, “Heavy” explores a variety of sounds that echo each band member’s passion for pop, hard rock, rhythm and blues, punk and jazz, featuring a melodic guitar sound and lead singer Kurtis “Kala” Lloyd’s intense vocals.

Kitsune’s single comes after a slew of hit singles such as “Blackpill,” “Grief” and “Dear Mom.” Made up of Lloyd on vocals, Mack Goth on bass, Cameron Parkinson on guitar and Konnackel on drums, the band is known for its unique blend of alternative and classic rock with a contemporary feel.

“This new single is the product of a great collaboration between all of us in the band during the pandemic. When any of us has an idea, we just record what we’ve got and send it on the groupchat,” Konnackel said. “From there, we discuss how to take it forward and add our own ideas of the song to it. I always write my parts based on the feel of the song. I add complicated or cool sounding parts where I feel it won’t take away from the feel of the song.”

Meanwhile, the band is continuing to record their upcoming album set for release next year.