ZITA

ZITA are:
Michael Mullins – vocals, trombone
Bradford Lewis – guitar
Dylan Caillouet – bass
Kai Melancon – drums

Like something straight out of the 1970s, ‘Axiom‘ perfectly encapsulates the cross-roads between classic rock ‘n’ roll and New Orleans soul that is Zita.
This track is a through-and-through southern soul rocker.
It opens with a guitar riff akin to a lost Lynyrd Skynyrd bootleg.
Then, the full band comes in guns-a-blazing.
Drums, bass, guitars, organ, and electric-trombone create the soundscape, over which the soulful rock vocals soar.
Inspiration from legends of their hometown, such as The Meters and Allen Toussaint, come through in Zita’s full-stop funk breakdown, after an organ solo by Grammy-award winning artist Nigel Hall.
While the vibe of this track already screams counter-culture, the lyrics waste no time doing the same:
ridiculing systems of elitism, genocide, and stating a dissatisfaction with the state of the world.
It’s a tongue-in-cheek middle finger to everything opposing the truth or ‘Axiom‘.
Zita is a four piece group that fuses classic rock, funk, and blues to create a unique sound.
Founded in 2019, the band consists of Michael Mullins on Lead Vocals, Trombone and Rhythm Guitar, Bradford Lewis II on Lead Guitar, Dylan Caillouet on Bass, and Kai Melancon on Drums.
Their live show experience is a throwback to the vibe of the 70s and energy of classic rock & roll, with a modern New Orleans flair. ​
Since their debut Album in 2021, the band has been consistently performing live across New Orleans and the greater southeast united states, refining the Zita sound.
Likewise, the mentorship from New Orleans legends has spurred a new sound, culminating in their new studio album: ‘Axiom‘.
This record takes the pure, rock & roll air on a diverse detour.
It’s soul, funk, blues, psychedelia, punk and experimentation baked into it, while staying true to the roots of the band.
Zita wears their hometown with pride.
It shines through the entire record.
The 8-track album is set for release in February 2025.
In comparison to their debut record ‘Hardly Alive‘, Zita’s sophomore effort expands on classic sounds.
Now, with intentions to convey the crossroads between rock & roll, and of one of music’s most historically coveted cities.
Even aside from the ubiquitous ‘electric-trombone‘ feature to this band, the soul and rhythm of the music gives you an inkling that it’s a bit more than just bread-and-butter rock.
The album’s credibility is, furthermore, bolstered by the features the band facilitated: Nigel Hall (Lettuce), Mike Lemmler (George Porter Jr.), Steve Lands (The Black Keys/PJ Morton), Mark Mullins (Harry Connick Jr.), amongst other talent.