Kit Citrine (they/she) is a dynamic pop rock singer, songwriter, and music producer. Audiences call Kit “a powerhouse with a strong voice and a stronger message” whose music is “raw emotion mixed with poetic and clever imagery.” From high-energy ear worms to somber yet hopeful anthems of self-actualization, Kit writes deeply honest, vulnerable music that speaks to your soul.

“Kit Citrine is a sweet mix of rage and love.”

“Pop punk with a hint of Broadway. Strong ‘Paramore: The Musical’ vibes.”

“Disney for adults, but way cooler, darker, and queerer.”

In addition to Hayley Williams of Paramore, Kit’s emotive and expressive sound with hard-hitting, soaring vocals has been compared to Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel, Katy Perry, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, and Amy Lee of Evanescence.

Kit Citrine’s debut album, Midnight Masquerade, will be released on September 16, 2022. The first single from that album, also titled “Midnight Masquerade,” was released during LGBTQIA+ pride month this year on Friday, June 17. In the meantime, Kit produces regular cover songs and other content on their YouTube channel and social media for fans, family, and friends to enjoy.

While new to production and songwriting, Kit is an award-winning artist with more than 25 total years in the entertainment industry; they performed for the first time at the tender age of six as a munchkin in a stage production of “The Wizard of Oz”. Under their legal name, Kit performed all over the United States at everything from festivals and concerts to major sporting events for teams such as the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles, as well as for the Tennis Fed Cup and Davis Cup.

Of course, Kit also performed in countless musicals, and is not at all ashamed to talk about their musical theatre background. It’s a huge part of who they are, and how they approach songwriting with storytelling at the forefront.

After giving up music to work a 9-to-5 desk job for many years, the global pandemic and several major life events changed everything for Kit. In a short time, Kit suffered a lot of loss. Compounded with the deep isolation and depression many others were going through as well, Kit’s dad was diagnosed with and then ultimately passed away from pancreatic cancer after almost a decade of living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout his illness, Kit’s weekly YouTube videos brought him joy and comfort even at times when nothing else would reach him. Kit saw the importance of their music, especially for the people they loved, and vowed to learn everything they could to establish themself as an artist full time.

Causes that mean a lot to Kit include Alzheimer’s disease awareness, cancer research, LGBTQIA+ rights, uplifting POC and other marginalized voices, science, and education. Many of these themes recur throughout Kit’s music and online content, and Kit is not afraid to be open about their opinions, even when they might be considered controversial to some.

Kit has passionately paved their own path and will continue to create relatable music that embraces real-life issues with a kind, earnest touch, and humanity at its core.