COSMIC KITTEN "Hole in my Soul" an emotional excavation of one's own darkness

San Pedro, CA – Alternative/post-grunge quartet COSMIC KITTEN have only shown true grit this year. Their forthcoming self-titled album is set to be released via Psyched! Records on October 17th and today, the band are ecstatic to share their second single “Hole in My Soul”, a raw and emotionally charged track that digs deep into the dark corners of self-doubt, emotional numbness, and the quiet desperation of trying to feel whole again. Blending the intensity, edge, and grit of post-grunge and punk, the song channels a visceral heaviness both lyrically and sonically.

Written as a cathartic release, “Hole in My Soul” was born from a place of emotional excavation — a reckoning with inner turmoil and the feeling of being stuck in one’s own darkness. Vocalist Karen Marie states, “The repetition of dragging through dirt and lying in a self-made grave is more than just a metaphor; it’s an unfiltered reflection of mental and emotional exhaustion, both violently and softly displayed in this song.”

Drummer Zach Huckabee adds, “People sometimes think that my only job is to be the drummer, this song was a rare occasion where I was able to write the instrumentation and underlying melody from start to finish and it was a really rewarding process. The chords were lazily formed on my fingers in a moment of defeat, and the genesis of the intro riff, bursts of anger breaking through the hopelessness in stabs, and those feelings were perfectly matched by Karen when they added their vocals.”

Produced by Alex Edkins (METZ), engineered by Ben Greenberg (Uniform), mixed by Graham Walsh and mastered by Jack Endino, the track was crafted to preserve its raw core. Every distorted guitar, every screamed lyric, carries the weight of that inner struggle, unrelenting and honest.

To accompany the release, Cosmic Kitten will also unveil a music video for “Hole in My Soul” on the same day. Set in a cemetery, the video visually amplifies the song’s themes of grief, isolation, and existential longing, blurring the lines between life, death, and rebirth. It’s a stark, atmospheric counterpart to the track — equal parts haunting and cathartic.

From the first chord to the final frame, “Hole in My Soul” stands as both a confession and a confrontation — with oneself, with pain, and with the distant hope that something redemptive might still be unearthed from the grave.

“Hole in my Soul” lands on all streaming platforms on August 22, 2025.

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COSMIC KITTEN

“Hole in my Soul”

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RIYL: post-grunge, punk, alt-rock, psych-rock

FFO: Veruca Salt, Babes In Toyland, The Gits, Scowl

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“…a spirited production wrapped in the liberation of rage that the psych-rock trio deliver so well…” — Janette Ayub // Girl Underground Music

“…blasting hardcore anthem… with singer Karen Marie having one of the best screams in modern rock…” — Ken / If It’s Too Loud

“…a whole lot of emotion alongside the grunge-y, alt-punk persona of Cosmic Kitten…” — Joe DeAndrea // Idobi

“…unabashedly bold and biting… this power trio likes to take the proverbial bull by the horns, candid and uninhibited when approaching their songwriting…” — Aaron Willschick // V13

A blend of alternative, post-grunge, and punk-infused energy, Cosmic Kitten is a band unafraid to dig deep into the raw emotionality of their sound. With intense performances and introspective lyrics, they have captured the hearts of fans who crave authenticity and powerful musical expression.

The San Pedro-based now quartet formed in 2016 and has become a collective force in the post-grunge, punk, and alternative rock scenes. Karen Marie (she/they) on guitar and vocals takes listeners on an emotional journey, with vocals that range from soft, reflective tones to fierce, powerful screams, accompanied by fuzzy, bright guitar riffs. Zach Huckabee (he/they) is a driving force behind the band’s high-energy sound, delivering precision and aggression on the drums that bring groove and intensity to every track. Jay Vesper (they/them) offers dynamic, fluid basslines that anchor the music with precision, while John Chavez (he/him) on rhythm guitar adds the heavy riffs that pummel the audience with raw power.

As a unified band, Cosmic Kitten creates a seamless blend of gritty 90s grunge and modern rock energy. They’ve released four full-length albums, including You Gotta Understand, recorded by Ulysses Noriega (known for his work on The Offspring’s Smash), and have toured across the U.S. Laugh of a Lifetime, released in 2023, was recorded by Pedro Mancillas and Steve Moriarty of The Gits, and mastered by the legendary Jack Endino, the producer behind Nirvana’s Bleach.

Their self-titled, Cosmic Kitten, will be the band’s fifth full-length LP however, their very first on the San Francisco label Psyched! Records, as they were recently signed in October 2024. This album delves into themes of existential struggle, emotional emptiness, and the desire for revenge or relief from pain caused by others. It explores moments of confusion, self-reflection, and the realization of how personal choices impact others. There’s also an underlying theme of finding motivation to rise above challenges, using anger as a source of strength and empowerment.

Cosmic Kitten began working on their self-titled unknowingly after they released their “Your Insult” single in Sept. 2024. While on tour promoting Laugh of a Lifetime and the release of “Your Insult,” Psyched! Records quickly took notice of the powerhouse and asked to sign the quartet. The band had some new songs under their belt, most unfinished and timid to get to the finish line however, due to some personal life changes and the recent signing, the band got together and worked harder than ever as a collective to create something unapologetic and brutally honest. They reached out to Alex Edkins (METZ) with little hope that he would be interested in producing the band but to their surprise, he was all in. Edkins brought along Ben Greenberg (Uniform) to engineer, and the noise rock family gathered at Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles, CA for one week to record. After everything naturally fell into place, Graham Walsh very abrasively yet, neatly mixed the record. Cosmic Kitten once again took their work to Jack Endino to get mastered– a rather perfect fit.

Cosmic Kitten continues to make their mark as a cohesive, collaborative force in the LA and OC music scenes—far from just backing any one member, but thriving together as a powerful whole.

Visit COSMIC KITTEN online:

Website: https://cosmickittenband.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_kittenofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicKeeton/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cosmic_kittenofficial

Bandcamp: https://cosmickitten.bandcamp.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicKittenband

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cosmic-kitten/1377355328

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1S6T6kIL3x4jU2Y5jF3ajj?si=vuJ_T2UDRb-btKAnnDve5w