Ka tet are a Galway based, three-piece rock band whose sound focuses as much on 3 part vocal harmonies as it does on crunchy guitar riffs, gripping rhythms and chunky bass undertones. Their music has been compared to the likes of Pearl Jam, System of a Down and Them Crooked Vultures.
They are currently awaiting the release of their debut album which was recorded between Grouse Lodge Studios (Muse, Bloc Party, R.E.M) and Cold Room Studios (We Town Criers, Race the Flux)and was mastered by Richard Dowling in Wav Mastering Limerick (Jape-Ocean of Frequency, The Hot Sprockets- Honey Skippin’)
They have been extensively touring Ireland over the past number of years and have graced the stages of Knockanstockan, Indiependance, Vantastival, Gateway and Helium Festivals as well as dozens of the country’s top music venues. Ka tet have shared the bill with such established acts as Feeder, Ash, Jape, Scroobius Pip, God is an Astronaut, Ham Sandwich, R.S.A.G and Director.
Ka tet signed with Irish independent record label Ruby Music in late 2012 and will be releasing their debut album with the label in 2013.
Reviews:
“Ka tet produce a slightly abrasive style of math rock, using a fantastically inconsistent rhythmic backdrop to add multiple dimensions to their sound” -AU Magazine
“If ambitions stay true and continue in the direction that they are going, then this could be a big year for them. Their sound is rock and funk and God damn, it’s good! “-Ray Wingnut’s BIG ONES, Drop-d.ie
“Ka tet employ a wide variety of musical styles and subject matter in their songs. From the haunting ballad “Bob ’n’ Charlie” which tells the story of one man’s descent into the seductive world of addiction and his subsequent battle for freedom to the quick and heavy “Worlds Edge”.”- Denis Mannion Drop-d.ie
“Ka tet have, through their electric live performances and quality demo recordings, built up a solid reputation and fan base as one of the best rock / alt / experimental bands around, with grinding guitars, pulsing percussion and Tommy rocking the mic with powerful Eddie Vedder-esque stylings ...”-Limerick Entertainment Guide
“Ka tet performed an incredibly tight live set. The lines “Wake up, wake up now” still ring in my ears as many elements of their live set edged their way into my brain for the rest of the weekend.”-Ros Madigan, Goldenplec.com
“Ka tet are one of the west’s hardest working bands. With their original sound, creativity and enthusiasm, these guys are the ones to watch for 2011. “-Fergal D’Arcy, i102-104
“Their combined passion and lively energy together with Tommy’s soaring lyrics creates many surreal moments during their performance. These guys are a hard act to follow!”- The Dublin Randomness Meetup, Meetup.com
“Ka tet’s star is only just beginning to rise and there’s no telling how high it will go.”-mayonews.ie
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