Kitchen Party (girl group)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Predecessor | WooWoos |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music recordings, singles, mixtape, EP |
Kitchen Party, initially called WooWoos, was a London-based British female trio consisting of Jessica M-C, Alice Rhodes, and Tanisha Spring.
History
The group originally formed as WooWoos with members Tasie Dharanj, Jessica Martin-Campbell, and Nicky Mac. Their name, WooWoos, was derived from a term describing individuals who are inclined to believe in supernatural, paranormal, occult, or pseudoscientific ideas.
In November 2011, WooWoos debuted with the single "Fizzy Lettuce," produced by Cameron McVey and released through Moshi Moshi Records. The band received recognition in The Guardian as "New band of the week," where Paul Lester emphasized their potential to succeed Sugababes’ legacy, noting their songwriting authenticity. Popjustice likened their sound to the early work of Sugababes, while The Times commended their boldness and unique flair.
Following Dharanj’s departure in early 2012, Alice Rhodes joined before the release of the single "Remember Me." Although an album was planned for release on Island Records that year, it never came to fruition; however, their song "America" was featured on the soundtrack for the film Now Is Good. By 2013, the group had rebranded as 'Kitchen Party, with Tanisha Spring replacing Mac. The new name symbolized their creative origins—the kitchen of their shared flat.
In May 2013, Kitchen Party unveiled the mixtape 11th Floor, produced by ZDOT and Cameron McVey and mixed by DJ Cable. This collection included original compositions alongside covers of Aaliyah’s "One in a Million," Brandy’s "I Wanna Be Down," and The Supremes’ "You Can't Hurry Love." Later that year in September, they released the EP Lights, featuring singles such as "Lights" and "Fitz's Poem," the latter inspired by the novel Assassin's Apprentice. The music video for "Lights" was created in partnership with Noisey. As of October 2013, Kitchen Party was working on new recordings with Cameron McVey.
Discography
- "Fizzy Lettuce" (2011)
- 11th Floor (2013) – mixtape
- Lights (2013) – EP