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.

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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.

Press Highlights:

"'The New Scene" and "Monster" were both used as beginning montages for NHL games on Sportsnet
"The New Scene" and "Monster" aired on CBC Radio across Canada, 102.1 The Edge, 94.9 The Rock, CHSR 97.9, 98.3 Kamloops, 100.3 The Q, and more
"Monster" was Alan Cross' "Undiscovered Gem" in a feature posted across Corus websites, including Global News, 102.1 The Edge, Y108, and more

Press Quotes:

"Someone needs to sign these people."
- Alan Cross (102.1 The Edge, The Ongoing History of New Music)

"Rock ‘n roll to the bone with riff-nasty and drum/bass aggressiveness, a rapid-fire rush, and a clear-cut chorus with Kristen Goetz‘s glowing vocality. No rest for the wicked poseurs of the new scene. Time to pump your fists in the air, folks."

- Turn Up The Volume

"One of the greatest things to land in our inbox this time out, Lonely Little Kitsch deliver massively overdriven riffs aplenty on 'Monster', a high energy romp that revels in its semi-distorted approach. Right from the opening chords, there's plenty for fans of noisy indie and melodic punk to latch onto, and once the chorus hits with a really hooky round of "ah's delivered by a clean vocal, the contrast between the rough and the sweet results in an instant classic. As if Metric discovered a wall of sound approach, this is an alternative single that should be heard by everyone."

- Real Gone

"With an energetic rhythm setting along dynamic guitars, the tune feels like a chapter out of the roadtrip called life. The vocals are done with both a soft side, and this dark, independent and thrilling undertone that is connected to this signature “you have no clue what I’m capable of” vibe. And there you have it, that’s why I love this tune. It combines drive, passion, and excitement. Stirred thoroughly, served with an ice-cold smile and a non-fakeable honesty. Kristen Goetz and Nolan Jodes, the masterminds behind Lonely Little Kitsch, prove with “The New Scene” that the are here to stay, and they bring a ton of energy to the table."

- KMS Reviews

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