Inspired by a lifelong obsession with pop music, DENNIS is a DIY Britney Spears-meets-Grimes electronic pop band born out of Minneapolis. Producer/artist Katie Bolin started DENNIS in her bedroom in 2009, at first as a joke homage to all the bad characters named Dennis on tv. Then while researching the history of one of her favorite producers Max Martin, she discovered that his mentor was named Denniz Pop (1963-1998), who created the iconic 90s pop sound from Ace of Base to Britney Spears. The name DENNIS took on a deeper meaning after this discovery, and fueled Katie's dream to continue making fresh pop music inspired by this era. DENNIS has since grown into a trio—Katie as executive producer/singer/songwriter/drum machiner, the talented Sarah Morrison as bassist/singer/songwriter, and Nigel Carleton as a sparkling multi-instrumentalist (drums, guitar, synth, sampler). DENNIS's addictive melodies and colorful live sets have created a cult following in Minneapolis and beyond. Their self-made “ratpop” sound—mixing biting lyrics and self-love vibes with electric beats and a serious DIY work ethic—always leaves you smiling, dancing, and wanting more.