Kita Alexander: Three Albums That Changed My Life

Not many 19 year olds have more than 100,000 views on their music videos on YouTube, but Kita Alexander isn’t like most 19 year olds. Hailing from the regional beachside town of Port Macquarie on the NSW coast, she was brought up on the sounds of Queen, Tom Petty, Patti Smith, and Fleetwood Mac. Now, she has set out to forge her own path in music, and by using her influences as a child mixed with modern flair, she has created a unique sound that is taking the world by storm.

Now, she looks set to take the next big step and is joining two of the country’s biggest names, Jarryd James and Meg Mac on their national tour. Set to perform in three of Australia’s best live music venues, it seems everything is coming together very nicely indeed for Alexander. To get to know her a little bit better before she truly blows up, we asked her to give us a little insight into three albums that have changed her life. See below for her tour dates, and get ready to hear a lot more from her very, very soon.

Fleetwood Mac – Rumours

My love for Fleetwood Mac was passed down to me by my mum. As it was her favourite band it quickly became mine too. I fell in love with their epic pop melodies and tight harmonies. Stevie is probably the one person in the world that I would melt if I met her, but Christine is my songwriting idol and to write with her would be a dream come true. This album, especially Dreams, reminds me of home, family, and summer beach days.

Queen – Greatest Hits II

Probably my favourite collection of songs in one hit. Yeah it’s got Bohemian Rhapsody on it, but it also has Fat Bottom Girls and Crazy Little Thing Called Love (which was the first song I ever learnt to play and sing on guitar at the same time… I think when I was about 9).

Ben Howard – Every Kingdom

This album got me through the hardest time in my life. It kept me sane and grounded. I couldn’t be sad when keep your head up came on shuffle. Whenever I was losing touch, I’d go for a drive and listen to the whole album, then get home and feel almost 100% better.