Memoryy

Artist Information

Biography

"An addictive brew of electronic pop" -URB.com
"One of the 25 Best Songs of 2012" -theburningear.com
"Mp3 of the day" -Spinner.com
"Sweet electropop" -TimeOut New York
"Deliciously sinister" -Nicky Digital
"Catchy hooks" -iguessimfloating.com
"Knock-outs for their accomplished pop construction" -feastofmusic.com
"Hyper melodic summertime songs" -Ohmyrockness.com

It’s safe to say there's a whole lot of '80s love happening in music right now. With so many bands leaning heavily on the New Order and Siouxsie and the Banshees playbook, it’s refreshing to hear music that references that most popular of decades without being obvious. Shaun Hettinger’s new project Memoryy (formerly Kitten Berry Crunch) does this very well. Much like Fischerspooner, Scissor Sisters, and Empire of the Sun before them, Memoryy takes the slick futurism of early-'80s synth, tosses in a bit of disco funk, a touch of afro-pop, and creates a familiar sound that somehow manages to feel current. Their debut album drops in June, featuring the mix-work of James Benjamin (Purity Ring) and Trent Gill (Young Magic).
- Laura Wasson, www.feastofmusic.com

Instrumentation

Shaun Hettinger - Vocals, programming, keyboards, samples
Sean Silva - Bass, Backing Vocals
Daniel Morosi - Drums
Adam Magnan - Percussion, Electronic Drumpad
Charlie Rauh - Guitar

Discography

Memoryy, "Electric City", coming June 4, 2013.
featuring mixes by James Benjamin (Purity Ring) & mastering by Joe Lambert (Animal Collective, Washed Out, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah)

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UNDER THE PREVIOUS BAND NAME (KITTEN BERRY CRUNCH):
"When This Is Over", single + B-side, May 2011

"Dead Kitten Dance Party!" Music Video, December 2011

"Dreams" EP, mixed by Eric Broucek (DFA Records, Franz Ferdinand, !!!, Holy Ghost!) & mastered by Joe Lambert Mastering (Washed Out, Animal Collective, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah), April 2012

Official Website

http://www.memoryymusic.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Soundcloud

Audio

• Electric City
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• Don't Give Up
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• Someone Not You
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• Dreams (44)
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• Black and Blue
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Lyrics

• When This Is Over
• Dreams
• Electric City

Video

Memoryy - Don't Give Up music video

Photo Gallery

Press

• "One of the 25 best songs of 2012" [+ Show ]
  

  Hold on for that first minute of build up and the song breaks into such sweetness I have to play it ...Hold on for that first minute of build up and the song breaks into such sweetness I have to play it again.

• "Mp3 of the day"
  

  "MP3 of the Day"

• "An addictive brew of electronic pop" [+ Show ]
  

  There is something quite retro about Shaun Hettinger’s Kitten Berry Crunch. Perhaps it is the catchy...There is something quite retro about Shaun Hettinger’s Kitten Berry Crunch. Perhaps it is the catchy choruses over whimsical production that makes it seem like it was taken straight out of a film from the ‘80s. On the other hand, it could be the dance-rocking beats combined with an over the top approach that embodies the fun and not so overly serious side of electronic music. If his goal was to create music in the same vein of ‘80s bands that were more concerned about having fun than being overly serious, then Kitten Berry Crunch serves (with the help of Nico the Cat) an incredibly humorous and addictive brew of electronic pop.

• "Memoryy ditches the tongue-in-cheek synth-pop for the sharp indie futurism found on their brand new Electric City EP. This is an album based in 1983 but written for 2013 – Equal parts Afro-pop, disco funk, electronic and ambient, the five tracks here create a sprawling musical journey for fans of Empire of the Sun, Twin Shadow, Passion Pit, Cut Copy & Phoenix." [+ Show ]
  

  One Wham! obsession, a move to Brooklyn, a keytar tattoo, and five years later, Shaun Hettinger set ...One Wham! obsession, a move to Brooklyn, a keytar tattoo, and five years later, Shaun Hettinger set his sights on crafting chillwave synth-pop in his project Kitten Berry Crunch.
  
  Memoryy is Hettinger’s newest musical evolution. Retaining the core of Kitten Berry Crunch’s line-up (Adam Magnan on percussion, Dan Morosi on drums, & Sean Silva on bass), Memoryy ditches the tongue-in-cheek synth-pop for the sharp indie futurism found on their brand new Electric City EP. This is an album based in 1983 but written for 2013 – Equal parts Afro-pop, disco funk, electronic and ambient, the five tracks here create a sprawling musical journey for fans of Empire of the Sun, Twin Shadow, Passion Pit, Cut Copy & Phoenix.
  
  Electric City was produced by Attiss Ngo & Davd Vasallo, and featuring the mix work of James Benjamin (Purity Ring).
  
  -Gregorio Vincent

• "Memoryy's unique style of mixing retro and tropical atmosphere with his sometimes dark lyrics have earned him praises from Spinner.com, URB Magazine and Timeout New York." [+ Show ]
  

  The title track of NY retro pop producer/singer Shaun Hettinger (Memoryy’s) coming EP ‘Electric City...The title track of NY retro pop producer/singer Shaun Hettinger (Memoryy’s) coming EP ‘Electric City’ Memoryy formally known as Kitten Berry Crunch’s unique style of mixing retro and tropical atmosphere with his sometimes dark lyrics have earned him praises from Spinner.com, URB Magazine and Timeout New York. His new Electric City EP produced by Brooklyn based producers Attiss Ngo & David Vassallo is out digitally June.
  -Gabriel A

• "Knock-outs for their accomplished pop construction" [+ Show ]
  

  It’s safe to say there's a whole lot of '80s love happening in music right now. With so many bands l...It’s safe to say there's a whole lot of '80s love happening in music right now. With so many bands leaning heavily on the New Order and Siouxsie and the Banshees playbook, it’s refreshing to hear music that references that most popular of decades without being obvious. Kitten Berry Crunch, who played Knitting Factory this past Friday, does this very well. Much like Fischerspooner, Scissor Sisters, and Empire of the Sun before them, Kitten Berry Crunch takes the slick futurism of early-'80s synth, tosses in a bit of disco funk, and creates a familiar sound that somehow manages to feel current.
  
  While tunes like “Electric City” and “Dreams” were knock-outs for their accomplished pop construction, “Dead Kitten Dance Party” stood out for its weirdness and ability to encapsulate the “off” humor of this particular generation. On the surface, it was a straightforward disco song in the vein of Blondie’s “Atomic.” But then, frontman Shaun Hettinger started singing about dead kittens and dance parties. In the age of putting a bird on it, explanation is futile. Is this the birth of meme pop?

• "Sweet Electropop"
  

  "Sweet Electropop"

• " Mixing synth-laden electropop, with a dash of afro-beat, a drop of disco funk, and an affinity for the early-80's, Memoryy has a sound that is easy on the ears, danceable, and perfect to get down to." [+ Show ]
  

  Having just finished the final mixing of their debut album, Electric City (due out June 4th), Memory...Having just finished the final mixing of their debut album, Electric City (due out June 4th), Memoryy is ready to have a breakout year in 2013, and it all starts with their Album Release Party at The Glasslands in Brooklyn on Friday, April 5th with Lazyeyes. Mixing synth-laden electropop, with a dash of afro-beat, a drop of disco funk, and an affinity for the early-80's, Memoryy has a sound that is easy on the ears, danceable, and perfect to get down to. Futuristic melodies, a touch of the ambient, and catchy hooks make it difficult to not lose yourself in this sweet electropop tastiness.
  
  Formerly known as Kitten Berry Crunch, and seeing some minor lineup changes in the last year or two, founding member Shaun Hettinger (vocals, keys, samples) has established exactly what he was looking for in Charlie Rauh (guitar), Sean Silva (bass), Adam Magnan (percussion, samples, keys), and Daniel Morosi (drums). With some assistance from James Benjamin (Purity Ring) and Trent Gill (Young Magic) on final production and mixing of the album, Memoryy has the perfect recipe for a bust-out debut album in June.
  
  The title track “Electric City” is the perfect example of these synthy, infectious, anthemic hooks that Memoryy is so deft at creating, that simply reaches out, grabs you and never lets go. It’s easy to imagine a packed out venue dancing and singing along, arms in the air, and smiles from ear to ear. Give this song a listen to understand why Memoryy is on our radar, and why they should be on yours too.
  -Chris Meyer

• "Hyper Melodic Summertime Songs" [+ Show ]
  

  Here's some deliciously sinful synth-ness. Actually, this isn't sinful at all. In fact, these synthe...Here's some deliciously sinful synth-ness. Actually, this isn't sinful at all. In fact, these synthesizers are all very pleasant sounding. To be completely honest, I just liked the sound of the words "sinful" and "synth-ness" together... for that, I apologize.
  
  So Kitten Berry Crunch is a happy synth-pop band (their name alone would probably lead you to that conclusion) led by mastermind Shaun Hettinger. With help from his friends, he creates hyper melodic summertime songs that would be a good accompaniment to whatever it is the kids like to do in summer these days... do the kids still like the water balloons... do the kids still like the Slurpees? Hell, all I know about summer these days is Hawaiian shirt Fridays and bills to be paid.
  
  So anyway, if you like happiness and synthesizers (and drum machines), give Kitten Berry Crunch a whirl... oh wait... I think the actual term is "spin"... I can never keep up with the disc jockey slang terms.
  
  Final point: Kitten Berry Crunch has also done a bunch of good remixes - including a particularly solid one for Jonquil. So check those out, too.

• "Deliciously Sinister" [+ Show ]
  

  Okay, so we obviously know how the internet feels about kittens, but how does the internet feel abou...Okay, so we obviously know how the internet feels about kittens, but how does the internet feel about a “dead kitten dance party?”
  
  This new video by industrial rave rockers Kitten Berry Crunch for their deliciously sinister “Dead Kitten Dance Party!” is what we’d imagine Cats on Broadway to look like if they handed the audience goodie bags of ketamine before the show. The clip is mostly SFW, as long as your work is cool with partiers in cat masks indulging in gallon-sized ziploc baggies of white powder, slitting each other’s throats, and hurling dirty kitty litter at one another…
  
  Ain’t no party like a Dead Kitten Dance Party! Check out the video below:

• "New York City-based electro-pop group Memoryy, true to their name, have done a remarkable job in peddling our own nostalgia back to us." [+ Show ]
  

  New York City-based electro-pop group Memoryy, true to their name, have done a remarkable job in ped...New York City-based electro-pop group Memoryy, true to their name, have done a remarkable job in peddling our own nostalgia back to us. It would be easy to say that they’ve simply jumped on the 80's synth-pop bandwagon but there is a sense of directness and of wanting to reach out beyond simple homage that keeps them from being easily lumped in with the technicolor masses. The band’s debut EP Electric City is set to be self-released on June 4th. And they’ve just released the title track from that EP as the first single. Listen to the blissed-out melody and electro afro-pop tendencies of “Electric City” below.
  -Joshua Pickard

• "Catchy hooks" [+ Show ]
  

  I know, I did the same thing when I read the title too. Some twisted feline-infused cereal it is not...I know, I did the same thing when I read the title too. Some twisted feline-infused cereal it is not, crazy DJ/producer with catchy hooks.. it is. KittenBerryCrunch is mainly the work of electro-pop madman Shaun Hettinger and the video he’s constructed with director Brett Herman is just as crazy as a song titled “Dead Kitten Dance Party” leads one to believe. I’ve read some reviews of his live show and might have to go check it out tomorrow at Glasslands. The show tomorrow, in fact, is a premiere party for the new video below which we’re showing exclusively to you right now. Hopefully that doesn’t mean you won’t rage your face tomorrow because I’m not sure there will be many opportunities in my life where I get to respond to “What are you doing tonight?” – “Oh nothing, seeing this band called KittenBerryCrunch!”

• "Song of the day" [+ Show ]
  

  Brooklyn synthpop/chillwave artist Kitten Berry Crunch (Shaun Hettinger) just released an EP entitle...Brooklyn synthpop/chillwave artist Kitten Berry Crunch (Shaun Hettinger) just released an EP entitled Dreams, and they’re giving away the opening track for free — which also happens to be the best song on the album.
  
  Chances are you were drawn in by the band name (so was I, admittedly), but you’ll likely stay for the song. ”Black and Blue” opens with 30 seconds of abrasive, lo-fi sampling, but when it bursts into organic-sounding synthpop moments later, the result is something like a simplistic Animal Collective or ceo, more attractive to casual listeners because it isn’t quite so “different.”‘
  
  In any case, the song is a great listen with an addictive chorus… and there’s always that added bonus of telling people that you like a band named “Kitten Berry Crunch.” Seriously, best band name I’ve seen in months. Stream and download the song below.

• "What do you do after your LA synth-rock band of 8 years breaks up? If you’re Shaun Hettinger you start an 80’s-loving synth-happy project with your cat." [+ Show ]
  

  "What do you do after your LA synth-rock band of 8 years breaks up? If you’re Shaun Hettinger you st..."What do you do after your LA synth-rock band of 8 years breaks up? If you’re Shaun Hettinger you start an 80’s-loving synth-happy project with your cat Nico, move to Brooklyn, record at DFA Records, play at SXSW 2011, & prepare to release your album"

• "GET IT." [+ Show ]
  

  "This is kinda stupid, right?? It’s tongue in cheek. The band name is ridiculous. But why do I kee..."This is kinda stupid, right?? It’s tongue in cheek. The band name is ridiculous.
  But why do I keep listening to it??!! Why??!!
  Sometimes, you have no control over things you really like. GET IT."

Setlist

40 min to an hour set, depending on the venue (8-14 songs)

Basic Requirements

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