Big Romance

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 19 Dec 2009

There was such an anticipatory buzz ahead of the release of David Kitt’s debut that it was almost palpable. Which of us hadn’t nodded along to ‘You Know What I Want To Know’, or admired the lyrical deftness of ‘Whispers Return The Sun, Rest The Moon’ at his live shows? And it was all done so tenderly, with the almost surreptitious application of soft, hypnotic beats underpinning Kitt’s brooding voice. This was a new deal altogether: technology had rarely been used to such rewarding effect in the service of love songs, and the sparseness of the production only heightened the appeal. Kittser was at his most poetic on the plaintive ‘Strange Light In The Evening’, ‘Song From Hope St (Brooklyn NY)’ and ‘What I Ask’.

No 22 in 2009, as voted for by over 200 Irish musicians. Up from No 31 in 2004.

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David Kitt has been lined up to headline a special Music Show celebration gig at the Academy in Dublin on October 3.

2009-09-22

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2009-08-14

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2009-07-30

Kittser takes to the water for a seabound session on the River Shannon.

2009-07-28

Latest Young Hearts Run Free event runs this weekend.

2009-06-17

One of Hot Press' very favourite festivals, Castle Palooza returns this August Bank Holiday with acts including David Kitt, R.S.A.G and Dark Room Notes.

2009-04-22

David Kitt talks to Patrick Freyne about the joy and financial insecurity of complete and utter independence.

2009-04-15

Big romancer gets real

2009-03-19

Puffa jackets are in for spring '09!

2009-03-02

Coming off of a brief New York sojourn, Dublin's own singer-songwriter David Kitt will be making several stops throughout Ireland in November and December

2008-10-28

David Kitt is putting the finishing touches on his Slacky Tidy album, and has announced a preview tour before the record hits the shelves this winter.

2008-09-09

David Kitt has announced a 10-date Irish tour ahead of new album Slacky Tidy, set to see the light of day later this year.

2008-08-22

Dublin singer-songwriter David Kitt will play The Nerve Centre in Derry later this month as part of Feile 07.

2007-07-03

Kittser is to release an album of rarities, outtakes, previously unreleased songs and cover versions.

2007-04-06

David Kitt clocks up more mileage as he takes his Guitars & Other Machines tour across Ireland.

2007-03-08

There’s no pretence, no studied on-stage act, no veneer of rock star us-and-them detachment. David Kitt's genuine and the crowd appreciate it.

2006-11-02

Just to drum in the message that Not Fade Away is out now, folks, David Kitt takes to the stage for an Irish tour.

2006-09-13

Just when you thought festival season had ended, we've news of one more.

2006-09-11

With his new album Not Fade Away constituting something of a post-major label comeback, David Kitt is gigging for it.

2006-08-24

David Kitt's Not Fade Away is a triumphant return to form after the lovey-dovey Square One

2006-08-14

With its driving, dirty, fuzzed-out guitars and frantic pacing, Kittser’s comeback single is as whiskey-fuelled as the weekend bender he describes in ‘Say No More’. Giving us a glimpse of his darker side, Kitt moves away from the cringe-worthy, lovelorn lyricisms which smothered 2003’s Square 1. The soppy innocence of the past has also been replaced by a new found edge, bordering on anger. The results are menacing and moody.Judging by some of the titles on his forthcoming LP (‘Don’t Fuck With Me,’ for example), there’s more to come. The honeymoon is over. And thank God for that.

2006-08-02

David Kitt limbers up for the August 18 release of his Not Fade Away album with a few Irish shows.

2006-06-27

2005-04-13

David Kitt, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Josh Ritter and Hothouse Flowers are just some of the artists going through Vicar St. this month

2004-12-06

Following his split from Warner Music earlier this year, David Kitt has gone back to his roots and returned with a new covers album.

2004-11-10

The Black And Red Notebook won’t be to everyone’s tastes but even Kittser’s detractors will acknowledge that releasing an album of covers is a bloody brave move, particularly handling such well-thumbed volumes as the REM and Beatles back catalogues.

2004-10-21

Irish colleges will next month host a traveling tour of musicians and comedians as part of a 'Respect alcohol, Respect yourself' campaign

2004-09-21

All those who plan to be in Galway over the coming weeks should get themselves to the Roisin Dubh..

2004-09-09

It's solo performers ahoy next month at Sligo's Black Box Theatre

2004-08-19

Kittser has revealed details of his new covers album which hits stores next month.

2004-08-17

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