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Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
The Observer

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise plays a purrfect set

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For better or for worse, the first thing people typically notice about North Carolina-native five-man act Rainbow Kitten Surprise (RKS) is their name. Walking to Legends to watch them perform this Saturday, I had to tell my friends coming to “ignore the name — they’re super good, I promise.” Nonetheless, with a name invoking images very much alien to the typical alt-rock aesthetic, I can’t blame them for being skeptical beforehand. After RKS’s vibrantly heartfelt performance that night, however, I’d be amazed if anyone left with a trace of skepticism.