Kitty Wu


Kitty Wu is a Danish alternative rock band founded in 1998 in Copenhagen. The band takes its name from a character in Paul Auster's novel Moon Palace.
The band was formed by Robert Lund, Allan Schøneberg, Claus Bergmann, and Samuel Helles. Helles left the band in 2007, and today Kitty Wu performs as a trio with Bergmann on drums, Schøneberg on bass, and Lund on vocals, guitar, and keyboard.
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History

Kitty Wu's debut album, Privacy, was released in 2001. That same year, the band was picked to play the main stage at Roskilde Festival. Their second album, The Rules of Transportation was released in 2003 and again followed by a performance at Roskilde Festival, this time accompanied by Rob Ellis as a second drummer and keyboard player. In 2005, the band's third album Knives and Daggers was released. It, and the albums which followed were influenced by the band's relationship with other artists, including Guy Fixsen and the band's mentor Rob Ellis.
In 2009, Kitty Wu released their fourth album Someone Was Here, the group's first album following the departure of bassist Samuel Helles. Their 5th album, Carrier Pigeons, was released in 2012. The album was mixed by John O’mahony in Jimi Hendrix’ Electric Lady Studios in New York's West Village.
Kitty Wu has toured as headliner, as well as having supported, among others, Muse, Kashmir, Sort Sol and Brendan Benson. Their music has also been used by the Danish TVs and later feature film, 100% Greve.

Discography

Albums

Privacy, 2001 feat. Kasper EistrupThe Rules of Transportation, 2003 feat. Rob Ellis and Natasha Lea JonesKnives and Daggers, 2005 feat. Rob EllisSomeone Was Here, 2009 Carrier Pigeons, 2012

Singles

  • "I'm not going fast", 2001
  • "Eva Braun", 2001
  • "Stay Indoors", 2001
  • "Arms Raised", 2003
  • "This Building Is On Fire", 2003
  • "Those Who Got Away With It", 2003
  • "Sleep Together, Wake Apart", 2005
  • "Spending Black Time With You", 2006
  • "Beggars And Chooser", 2007
  • "Love Letters", 2009
  • "Threetwentyone", 2010
  • "Gold Chain", 2010
  • "Act Surprised", 2011
  • "We Go Places", 2012

Compilations

Det Elektriske Barometer 01, 2001 Music From Denmark, 2002 Hanging By A Moment, 2002 The Album, 2003