Season 1 of Sonic Subcultures looks at 9 records that represent the range of musical styles that fall under the nu metal banner. Each record represents an aspect of nu metal that has surprising relevance today as nu metal has become a strangely resurgent genre. How is nu metal back? Why? To find some answers, Safa Hachi and Marc Lajeunesse look back at each record from our unique perspectives: Marc was there when nu metal began but Safa got into it twenty years later. We do a deep dive on each record, consider their form, lyrics, and impact when they were released, and piece together what each record means now in the present day.
Season 1 of Sonic Subcultures looks at 9 records that represent the range of musical styles that fall under the nu metal banner. Each record represents an aspect of nu metal that has surprising relevance today as nu metal has become a strangely resurgent genre. How is nu metal back? Why? To find some answers, Safa Hachi and Marc Lajeunesse look back at each record from our unique perspectives: Marc was there when nu metal began but Safa got into it twenty years later. We do a deep dive on each record, consider their form, lyrics, and impact when they were released, and piece together what each record means now in the present day.
In 1999 four Canadian teens dropped Spit, a raw and aggressive debut that carved space for women in a genre dominated by male rage.
Kittie didn’t just make noise, they made space. These teen girls were angry, emotional and proudly feminine, their sound still resonates across generations. Over 20 years later, they’re trending again, resurfacing on TikTok through edits, outfit recreations and relatable lyric quotes.
In this episode, Marc Lajeunesse and Safa Hachi explore how kittie fought back against misogyny with guttural vocals, eyeliner, and fierce vulnerability. From shaping alternative fashion to opening the doors for women in metal, we dive into the cultural legacy of a band that dared to scream back.