KIT GENESIS

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Kit Genesis (they/them) is a Naarm-based alt-indie artist writing songs that sit at the intersection of tenderness and grit, tracing queer identity, selfhood, and the emotional complexity of becoming. Their work moves between intimate balladry and immersive indie rock, grounded in lyricism that favours vivid imagery over exposition, and storytelling that feels lived-in rather than performative.

After unveiling their debut EP ‘Romanticism’ (2024), Kit’s songwriting has continued to deepen, shifting from capturing immediate life events to exploring memory, embodiment, and the quieter moments that shape who we are. Their latest releases lean into a softer kind of intensity, holding space for nostalgia, wonder, and the push and pull between adulthood and freedom, with a writing style influenced by their connection to community and their work alongside children.

On stage, Kit Genesis has built steady momentum across Naarm and beyond, with recent highlights including support slots for Kat Edwards, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird, Nate Faker, and Hannah Brewer, plus a set at Queenscliff Festival. With more music on the horizon, Kit Genesis continues to carve out a world that feels intimate, unguarded, and quietly fearless.

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60,000+ collective streams

  • Finished debut EP, Romanticism (set for release 2024) with Producer, Engineer and Mixer, Bonnie Knight (2024 AIR Independent Producer of the Year - Amyl and the Sniffers, Angie McMahon, Platonic Sex, Enola) and collaborating with cello player Reuben Bloxham (RVG), Gab Strum (Japanese Wallpaper, Mallrat, Greta Ray, May-A, Jack River) on piano and Snowy Liam Charles Halliwell (Snowy Band) on saxophone. 

  • ‘Pride’ listed as Top 10 tracks of the week on PBS fm, alongside Adrianne Lenker

  • ‘Pride’ was added to the ARIA Mixtape Music Victoria’s Top Picks, alongside G Flip, Julia Jacklin.

  • Apple Music Playlists New in Indie (#29) and Indie + chill (#34) for ‘The Fire’, New in Indie (#26) for ‘Explode at the Thought’.

  • AU Review Feature Article for ‘Pride’ (Kit Genesis 2024)

  • PBS radio interview New Noise (Kit Genesis 2024)

  • Triple J & Triple J Unearthed plays ‘The Fire’

  • Local & Community Radio Plays: SYN FM, PBS, FBI, 979 FM, 4ZZZ, 3CR, 2SER 

  • ‘Closer’ (Tess Hannah) was added to Spotify editorial playlists, ‘Indie Arrivals’, ‘Fresh Finds’ and ‘Broad Chords’

  • ‘Closer’ (Tess Hannah) was added to Spotify editorial playlists, ‘Indie Arrivals’, ‘Fresh Finds’ and ‘Broad Chords’. 

  • Triple J play for ‘Heavy’, ‘Filth’ and ‘Karma’s a Bitch’ (Tess Hannah)

  • 2 Sold-out headline shows at Gaso Upstairs 2020 and Colour Club 2021 (Tess Hannah)

  • Music Writer and Performer for Melbourne Fringe Show ‘Pink Matter’ - September 2019

  • Double J and Unearthed Plays

  • Features and support from local blogs and magazines: Metal Magazine, Ramona Magazine, Black of Hearts, Music Feeds and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

RECENT SHOWS

2025

  • Queenscliff Music Festival

  • Hannah Brewer at The Retreat

  • Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird at The LeadBeater

  • Nate Faker at Bergy Bandroom

  • Soft Score at Mixed Zoning

2024

  • Headline Show at the Gasometer for ‘Romanticism’ The EP Launch with Clover Blue and Lara Villani

  • Headline Show at The Espy with Gaia Scarf

  • Kit Genesis ‘Pride’ Launch Show - The Tote Up Stairs

  • Romanie Support - The Gaso

  • Headline Show at The Evelyn Hotel with Prophecy Girl, Dirty Versachi and Dogi Katz

  • Headline Show The Tote Upstairs with Hot Glue and Blue Nude

  • Headline Show at Lulie Tavern with Pirritu and Renee Spijker

  • Live at Happy Mag, Newtown

  • Sofar Sounds, Geelong

  • Support for Kat Edwards for ‘Learning is the Kindest Thing’ Tour at The Northcote Social Club

  • Support for Kat Edwards at the Espy, St. Kilda

  • Support for Romanie ‘Are We There Yet?’ Album Tour - Melbourne Show

  • Support for Barefoot Spacemen for their Spring Tour ‘24 at Volta, Ballarat

  • Support for Adam Noviello for Midsumma Festival Show

  • Over Our Dead Body (Alex Lahey and Gordi) ‘Round Sound’ Show with Maple Glider

  • Support for Kash,'Themininomenon' with Kincaid and Charly Oakley at The Bergy Bandroom, Brunswick

2023

  • Sofar Melbourne - House of Plants, Abbotsford

  • Youthfest - Bridge Darebin, Preston 

  • Semi-finalist of Access All Areas - Battle of the Bands (with Tess Hannah band) at Stay Gold, Brunswick

  • Hunger Digital Launch - The Curtin

  • Minus 18 Virtual Chill Out (LGBTQIA+ Youth Event)

Earlier

  • 2 Sold-out headline shows at Gaso Upstairs 2020 and Colour Club 2021 (Tess Hannah)

  • Music Writer/Performer for Melbourne Fringe Show ‘Pink Matter’ 2019