tKatKa (pronounced 'Te-Kat-Ker') is a Swedish / English electronic music duo based in London, England.[1] The project is a collaboration between artists PJ Norman and Carlsson. The group formed officially in 2004.[2] Their first release was on a compilation for the gLASSsHRIMP show on Resonance FM.[3] A white label of their track "Lazerslab" was first broadcast by the influential BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale.[4]
tKatKa | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, UK |
| Genres | Electronica Ambient Techno |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Labels | Junkbait Music 100m Records Cold Room |
| Members | PJ Norman Carlsson |
| Website | www.tKatKa.com |
In 2006 they released two well-received singles ("Lazerslab" and "Bedroom Dust") and a full length self-titled album in 2007 on 100m Records.[5] The covers for these releases were shot by Diana Scheunemann.[6] Notably, they gained early support from DJs Mary Anne Hobbs,[7] James Zabiela[8] and Nick Luscombe.[9]
In 2008 tKatKa released their second full-length album, "TerrorKnowledgeAction".[10] The album included the single "Grief Hijackers" which was an extensive remix of the original song by Tom Hickox.[11]
Singles
edit- 2006 "Lazerslab" - tKatKa (Junkbait)
- 2006 "Bedroom Dust" - tKatKa (Junkbait)
- 2008 "Grief Hijackers" - tKatKa vs Tom Hickox (100m)
Albums
edit- 2007 "tKatKa" - tKatKa (100m)
- 2008 "TerrorKnowledgeAction" - tKatKa (100m)
Compilations
edit"Drifting Skywards" - Various Artists (Cold Room Netlabel), features "Disarmchair" - tKatKa "100m001" - Various Artists (100m Records), features "Global Fascist State" - tKatKa
Selected Live Appearances
editPress
editAmbient beats mash-up masters[17]
The collection of songs tKatKa have produced are stunning[18]
... a whirring collage of warping electro beat melodies salaciously herded together under a glazing chassis of deliciously manicured updated Miami Vice like grandeur[19]
References
edit- ^ Represented by Continental Drifts
- ^ Napster
- ^ gLASSsHRIMP Magazine No.7, 2006
- ^ Dancescape, Cathay Pacific Airlines, 2006
- ^ Distributed by Believe Digital
- ^ 100m Records
- ^ Breezeblock, BBC Radio 1, 23 May 2006
- ^ Proton Radio, Proton Pack Live 4.3 part 1, 1 Sep 2006
- ^ Flomotion Radio
- ^ Distributed by Believe Digital
- ^ From the album "Fear In A Handful Of Dust" by Tom Hickox, 2007
- ^ Resident Advisor
- ^ Don't Stay In
- ^ Flavorpill
- ^ This Is London
- ^ The Southbank Centre
- ^ This Is London
- ^ Matt Churchill, God Is In The TV, 17 July 2007
- ^ Mark Barton, Losing Today, 19 May 2006