Just Kidding
New Orleans Most Playful Indie-Pop
Just Kidding is a four-piece indie-pop/rock band formed in 2024 by songwriter and front-woman, Karoline Parker. Together with Chase Ellefson on Guitar, and Brett Healy on Drums, they bring an infectious energy, catchy original songs, and an undeniable sense of fun to the New Orleans music scene. Their high-energy performances and tight musicianship keep crowds dancing.
While their vibe is all about good times, their music is surprisingly moving and insightful. Blending feel-good grooves with lyrics that hit home, they create songs that are as moving as they are fun. With as much energy and excitement on stage as the crowd has on the dance floor, Just Kidding delivers a high-energy, unforgettable show— And they’re not kidding about that.
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Looking for a band that will light up your stage and keep the audience moving?
Just Kidding delivers an energetic, crowd-pleasing performance full of danceable grooves, engaging charisma, and the kind of fun that turns shows into experiences. Their sets combine original indie-pop/rock songs with playful stage presence, making every performance unique and unforgettable. Whether in a packed club, a festival stage, or an intimate venue, Just Kidding knows how to connect with the crowd and leave them wanting more!
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“... the tone and style of the lead vocalist reminds me of one of my all-time favorite artists, Maggie Rogers. There’s this folksy charm to the sound alongside just enough vibrato to give an emotive touchpoint for the listener. .... It’s folk rock with an easy going, almost ambling rhythm to it. ... The tenderness of this track, the evident empathy in the lyrics, ... is so visceral and relatable ...” - Greg Jones
“"Asleep at the Party" feels like a coming-of-age moment unfolding in real time, an act growing into its identity as it looks at the blur of everything happening around them. There's an infectious enthusiasm baked into the track, but also a sense of reflection that suggests deeper storytelling lies ahead. ” - HypeHub Magazine