Over the course of his career, That Kid has consistently reinvented himself, becoming a standout figure in the hyperpop movement. Since making waves with his Ayesha Erotica and Slayyyter collaboration “Dial Tone”—which has garnered over 10 million streams—the artist has evolved through various phases of hyperpop, amassing a devoted fanbase captivated by his infectious melodies, bombastic instrumentals, and irreverent, queer-oriented humor.
In the years following his debut, That Kid has collaborated with artists like underscores, Chase Icon, BAYLI, and Terror Jr. He’s also headlined performances across North America, gracing stages at Boiler Room, Heav3n, and Subculture shows. This fall, he will continue his rise by joining modern club-pop icon 6arelyhuman on a 25-date nationwide tour.
Today, That Kid continues his ascent with the release of his newest mixtape, TK ULTRA—an 11-track project that showcases his unique songwriting talent across an eclectic mix of sounds and styles. With a rave ethos at its core, TK ULTRA blends pounding warehouse beats with a futuristic pop aesthetic, creating a liberating and cathartic experience designed for the club while solidifying That Kid as an underground luminary.
Fans got their first taste of TK ULTRA with the lead single “Q.O.S.D,” produced by Ayesha Erotica. This track combines That Kid’s pop charisma with explosive experimental dance energy. The next single, “Tila Tequila,” produced by Latvian beatsmith maniken05, is a luminescent club-pop masterclass with vibrant synth design and hard-hitting rave drums. Following that, he released “Spencer Needs A Ladder,” a gritty collaboration with 6arelyhuman and produced by underscores, which flows seamlessly over an electro-style beat reminiscent of the bloghouse era.
The mixtape’s nightclub atmosphere is further exemplified on tracks like “Casino,” produced by Jack Laboz and gold record-winning producer Jon Santana. Written with David Singer-Vine (of Terror Jr and formerly of The Cataracs), “Casino” combines deep bass lines with scintillating hi-hats and That Kid’s brooding vocals, creating a strobing club-pop experience.
Jack Laboz and Jon Santana return for “Butterfly Diamond Jeans,” a Eurodance-inspired pop song that exudes sweet melancholy within an ethereal haze. “Do It All Night,” produced by hyperpop artist torr, continues the Y2K Euro influence, showcasing That Kid’s talent for bridging eras with a vibrant, thumping cover.
Later in the tracklist, maniken05 produces “Just Another Day Redux,” a rave-infused update of That Kid’s previous track “Just Another Day.” The mixtape’s infectious charm culminates with “Dirty Shirley,” a propulsive pop banger produced by MkX and featuring underground pop star RYL0.
TK ULTRA also features tracks like “Never Choke,” a relentless collaboration with Chase Icon and Jane’s World; the ethereal pop bliss of “Calvin Klein,” featuring Harmony (of Girlpool) and produced by Blood Of Aza; and the raunchy romance of “In The Mouth,” featuring Ayesha Erotica and Baku.
Stylish, immersive, and dripping in ravey fun, TK ULTRA is a bold artistic statement—a masterclass in experimental electronic pop that is both unpredictable and evocative of the qualities fans have come to love in That Kid.
Fans can catch songs from TK ULTRA on That Kid’s upcoming nationwide tour with 6arelyhuman.
THAT KID TOUR DATES
9/17/24: Nashville, TN – Exit/In
9/18/24: Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
9/20/24: Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
9/21/24: Orlando, FL – The Social
9/22/24: Tampa, FL – Crowbar
9/24/24: Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum Art Co.
9/25/24: Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
9/26/24: San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
9/29/24: Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
10/1/24: Los Angeles, Echoplex
10/2/24: San Diego, CA – Voodroom, House Of Blues
10/3/24: San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
10/5/24: Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/6/24: Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
10/8/24: Denver, CO – Meow Wolf
10/10/24: St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
10/11/24: Chicago, IL – Avondale
10/12/24: Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
10/13/24: Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
10/16/24: Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
10/17/24: Hamden, CT – The Ballroom at the Outer Space
10/18/24: Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
10/19/24: Ashbury Park, NJ
