North Carolina alt-rock four-piece Rainbow Kitten Surprise has happily floored us with their latest release, ‘Dang’, out via Atlantic Records.
Throwing caution to the wind, ‘Dang’ wildly embraces queer joy, love, and intimate bonds on this thrilling three-minute track. Frantically electric and exhilarating, this song is a perfectly timed summer uplift. Bumping bass, RKS’s signature time changes, and the call to zoom out and remember to love ourselves and our friends, this track feels like a hug from your bestie after a night out. Homing in on community and the band’s musical evolution, ‘Dang’ stands as a testament to the love for their fans and their fearless, sonic metamorphosis.
When we wrote this, we envisioned tracking it with Jay Joyce and it’s pretty legendary that actually came to be. Dang is loosely based on a performance that drew inspiration from ‘Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.’ The song is both an ode to some earlier RKS sounds and also a letter to the fans who have supported us through many iterations of the band.”
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Adding yet another banger to their shimmering catalogue, ‘Dang’ dares to lift us from the darkness threatening to envelop 2025. Further extending their hand into the shadows, RKS created the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fund, in collaboration with PLUS1, which donates $1 from every ticket sold on their Thanks for Coming Tour toward advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, mental health access, and food assistance.
If you’re into expansive music with artists that also put their money where their mouth is, Rainbow Kitten Surprise sublimely delivers.
Tour Dates
25 Jul – Chrysalis at Merriweather Park – Columbia, MD
+ with Petey USA
26 Jul – Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ
+ Sold Out with Petey USA
27 Jul – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards – LaFayette, NY
+ with Petey USA
29 Jul – Artpark Amphitheater – Lewiston, NY
+ with Medium Build
30 Jul – MegaCorp Pavilion – Newport, KY
+ with Medium Build
1 Aug – Saint Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO
+ with Medium Build
2 Aug – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater – Lincoln, NE
+ with Medium Build
3 Aug – The Ledge Amphitheater – Waite Park, MN
+ with Medium Build
5 Aug – UP District Festival Field – Fargo, ND
+ with Medium Build
7 Aug – Edmonton Folk Festival – Edmonton, AB
9 Aug – THING – Carnation, WA
10 Aug – Britt Festival Pavilion – Jacksonville, OR
+ with Medium Build
11 Aug – Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR
+ with Medium Build
13 Aug – KettleHouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT
+ Sold Out with Medium Build
14 Aug – Spokane Pavilion – Spokane, WA
+ with Medium Build
16 Aug – Alaska State Fair @ Borealis Theatre – Palmer, AK
1 Sep – PNE Fair Summer Night Concert Series – Vancouver, Canada
3 Sep – Snow King Mountain – Jackson, WY
5 Sep – Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO
6 Sep – Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO Sold Out
8 Sep – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO Sold Out
21 Sep – Iron Blossom Festival 2025 – Richmond, VA
27 Sep – Ohana Festival – Dana Point, CA
28 Sep – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
+ with Jelani Aryeh
30 Sep – The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
+ with Jelani Aryeh
With even more dates available going into 2026. Get your tickets here.
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