Lola Kitty Merges Bedroom Pop With Jazz Harmonies On 'Betrayal'
A North London DIY effort blending jazz standards, guitar progressions, and raw narrative songwriting.
By 40MAG ·
North London singer-songwriter Lola Kitty introduced her music with 'Betrayal', a track that fuses traditional jazz voicings with modern bedroom pop. Built on complex guitar chord progressions learned over years of playing, the single captures the conflict of holding onto affection after broken trust.
The recording was put together entirely at home using simple gear: a Fender Stratocaster, a Behringer C1 mic, a Focusrite interface, and browser-based software Soundtrap. Bypassing heavy studio polish, the track keeps its focus on clean vocal lines, subtle harmonic shifts, and a muted rhythm section inspired by classic jazz cafe settings.
Lyrically, 'Betrayal' details the inner tug-of-war that comes with caring for someone who caused harm. Lines like 'Betrayal ain't enough for me cuz I still love you' keep the narrative grounded in plain language, ditching dramatic tropes for straight-up emotional honesty. Combining pop vocal hooks with extended chord structures gives the piece a distinct, grounded texture.
Having played London spots like Dingwalls2 and Signature Brew, Lola Kitty approaches DIY recording with a practical setup. 'Betrayal' offers a clear blueprint of her approach, matching home-recorded aesthetics with solid musical groundwork.
