Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Defying a single genre and embracing unpredictability, Rainbow Kitten Surprise weaves together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies and instrumental eccentricities. Now with more than 2 billion global streams across platforms, the band first began building their devoted fanbase with independent albums SEVEN + MARY (2013) and RKS (2015).

The band’s breakout full-length debut for Elektra, HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL, arrived in April 2018. The album, which featured the RIAA-certified Platinum single “It’s Called: Freefall,” earned widespread praise from Billboard, TIME, Vice and NPR, and led to national television appearances, including performances on CBS Saturday Morning, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and PBS’s Austin City Limits.

In May 2024, Rainbow Kitten Surprise released their first album in six years, LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX. Featuring the lead single, “Superstar,” the album has received critical praise from Billboard, Consequence, Paste and more.

Featured on the stages of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Osheaga, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is heading back on the road for the LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX Tour, marking their largest tour to date, including multiple arena dates and two nights at the iconic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is comprised of Ela Melo (she/her; lead vocals), Darrick “Bozzy” Keller (he/him; guitar, vocals), Ethan Goodpaster (he/him; lead guitar, vocals) and Jess Haney (he/him; drums).