New Member Tuesday: Amanda P Joins Kissing Cousins!

The departure of Kara from Kissing Cousins last month left a vacancy that needed to be filled. While Heather considered finding another flutist, she instead decided to use this change as an opportunity to shift the band's direction into new territory. Enter Amanda. She plays guitar and sings, adding a whole new level of bombast and swagger to the all girl group. Chain Letter conducted a brief introductory interview with Amanda to better get to know the newest member of Kissing Cousins.

CLA: Congrats on being a Cousin! Which current member of Kissing Cousins do you think you'll kiss first?

Amanda: Thanks! Probably all of them at once. That’s how it works right? Yaaaay!

CLA: Girls in rock music have a long history of out-there fashion sense. What accessory or clothing item do you have that you never get to wear that you're excited about pulling out for a show?

Amanda: Oh probably some sort of wrist bling. I’m not sure what yet, buuuuut it’s going to be awesome. If it’s sharp we might have a ‘danger zone’ marked off for safety.

CLA: Melissa (KC bassist) is a huge Rush fan. Name a band or artist that you like or that influenced you that may surprise us and tell us why on earth you could possibly like them.

Amanda: Jesus & Mary Chain – they really have the best combination of noise and sweetness. I love how they mix ghost-like sound with feedback & distortion.

CLA: Having a blog, I find it very gratifying to be able to have a forum to talk shit. Say something mean about someone without using their name. Trust me, you'll feel better.

Amanda: This person is not worth talking about too much since their very existence is questionable. They are known for their tendency to eat butts & talk about so-and-so all day. On most occasions you can find him/her swimming in the gutter, looking for snacks. Most of the time, however, he/she is rolls around on the pavement trying to scrub off the ugliness that is his/her soul. :)

CLA: Multiple Choice Section:

a. Cats or Dogs? A: Dogs are best friends. Loyal & so sweet. Cats are dirty & will eat your face. I have 2 just in case I need to throw them in the face of some enemy (like unnamed person of question #4).

b. Bloody Marys or Mimosas? A: Bloody Marys (until last Sunday)

c. Heart or Blondie? A: Blondie - She’s got more sass, pop, and looks bad ass :)

d. TV or film? A: Aaaaa. Film probably.

Kissing Cousins perform Saturday January 23rd @ The Basement in Long Beach