TAT
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TAT is a rock/punk band hailing from London, England consisting of Tatiana DeMaria
(vocals/guitar), Nick Kent (bass/vocals) and Jake Reed
(drums/vocals).
' which charted in the UK's top 100, followed by their 'Pessimist
' EP, a live recording of part of their set from Reading Festival 2004, which entered the BBC's Official Rock Chart at number 18. Both Single/EP were released independently through EX Records in conjunction with the Extreme Sports Channel
. As the band started making ripples, they earned a support slot with The Offspring
and HorrorPops
in Paris
, where they were exposed to 13,000 people.
Throughout 2005, TAT experienced several lineup changes which eventually saw the band become a trio
, with the inclusion of bassist Nick Kent and drummer Jake Reed. After more UK touring, they flew to Poland to join Coalition For Kids, a two week stadium tour to raise money for terminally ill children.
', which they released and distributed themselves. During this period, Jake Reed briefly left the band and was replaced by former drummer Robin Guy until his return. For this reason, Robin can be seen in the promotional video for 'Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries'. It was later this year that the band embarked on the Vans Warped Tour for the first time, playing the second month of the travelling festival on the ShiraGirl stage.
In 2007, TAT toured the UK and Europe with such notable punk acts as NOFX
and The Bouncing Souls
(who they met on Warped Tour '06) as well as Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
, The Draft and The Loved Ones. In October, they spent three weeks in Atlanta, GA where they recorded the bulk of their debut album.
TAT released their album preview EP entitled 'This Is...TAT
' in 2008. They completed the Vans Warped Tour and embarked on several other North American/Canadian tours with Alice Cooper
, Lagwagon
and MxPx
.
, the band's long awaited debut album, was released on October 28, 2008 through their own label, Red Wagon Records, with nationwide distribution across the USA via Sony's RED Distribution
. However, the album was not initially released in the UK, which caused frustration for both the band and their home fans. The album later found a digital UK release through iTunes
, but never in a physical format.
After a short break over the festive period and playing a one off homecoming show in London, The band returned to the USA in February for a Californian tour with Pennywise
and Authority Zero
. Nick Kent was unable to attend the tour due to a wrist operation and was temporarily replaced by Nick Stagnaro of Good Guys In Black for all shows. In March and April, TAT embarked on their first solo American tour, and in the Summer they played the entire 2009 Warped Tour, performing on the Hurley
stage.
A fall tour with Social Distortion
was scheduled and promoted; however TAT later announced that due to unforeseen circumstances they would be unable to perform. In September, the band started writing material for their second full length album. Tatiana also lent her vocals to Reel Big Fish
's 2009 album of covers, Fame, Fortune, and Fornication, where she sang a duet with Aaron Barrett on Talk Dirty to Me
.
It was also announced via the bands Facebook
page that they had written and recorded several brand new songs for the soundtrack of Blue Crush 2, the direct-to-dvd
sequel of 2002's Blue Crush
. Tatiana Demaria and Nick Kent appeared at the films Canadian premier and performed a live set. Drummer Jake Reed was not present at the event and a friend of the band was seen to take over drumming duties.
Tatiana DeMaria
Maria Tatiana Moufarrige, better known by her stage and mother's maiden name name Tatiana DeMaria, is an English multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and record producer....
(vocals/guitar), Nick Kent (bass/vocals) and Jake Reed
Jake Reed (musician)
Jake Clegg-Reed is a British musician. He currently serves as drummer for pop punk band TAT and hardcore punk band Tremors, and is known to write and produce music under the alias Tiger Bicep. A previous moniker Reed used was Bruno Jenkins.He is the son of Cornwall based author Eira...
(drums/vocals).
Early years (2003–2005)
The band, originally a quartet, was founded in 2003 by a 17 year old Tatiana DeMaria. In 2004 they released their debut single, 'Peace Sex & TeaPeace Sex & Tea
Peace Sex & Tea is the debut release for UK-based band TAT. Currently it is only available on iTunes but, with some luck, one can find copies for sale on the internet.-Personnel:*Tatiana DeMaria – vocals, guitar...
' which charted in the UK's top 100, followed by their 'Pessimist
Pessimist - Live From Another Wasted Summer
Pessimist - Live From Another Wasted Summer, listed as Pessimist - EP on iTunes, is a live single from the band TAT. These are the only publicly known live recordings of the band...
' EP, a live recording of part of their set from Reading Festival 2004, which entered the BBC's Official Rock Chart at number 18. Both Single/EP were released independently through EX Records in conjunction with the Extreme Sports Channel
Extreme Sports Channel
The Extreme Sports Channel is a Netherlands-based extreme sports television channel available across Europe and the Middle East. Al Gosling had the idea for the channel in 1998.-History:...
. As the band started making ripples, they earned a support slot with The Offspring
The Offspring
The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1984. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada...
and HorrorPops
HorrorPops
HorrorPops are a Danish punk band that formed in 1996. The band's sound is rooted in psychobilly, pop punk, rockabilly, and new wave.-History:...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, where they were exposed to 13,000 people.
Throughout 2005, TAT experienced several lineup changes which eventually saw the band become a trio
Trio
- Musical ensembles and forms :*Trio , three people performing music in some way*Piano trio *String trio *Trio *Clarinet-violin-piano trio...
, with the inclusion of bassist Nick Kent and drummer Jake Reed. After more UK touring, they flew to Poland to join Coalition For Kids, a two week stadium tour to raise money for terminally ill children.
CCS & USA debut (2006–2008)
2006 saw the release of their next single, 'Champagne Cocaine & StrawberriesChampagne Cocaine & Strawberries
"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries" is the first single from TAT. It is currently available on iTunes.-Track listing:#"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries" – 2:53#"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries " – 2:28...
', which they released and distributed themselves. During this period, Jake Reed briefly left the band and was replaced by former drummer Robin Guy until his return. For this reason, Robin can be seen in the promotional video for 'Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries'. It was later this year that the band embarked on the Vans Warped Tour for the first time, playing the second month of the travelling festival on the ShiraGirl stage.
In 2007, TAT toured the UK and Europe with such notable punk acts as NOFX
NOFX
NOFX is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California .The band was formed in 1983 by vocalist/bassist Fat Mike and guitarist Eric Melvin. Drummer Erik Sandin joined NOFX shortly after. In 1991 El Hefe joined to play lead guitar and trumpet, rounding out the current line-up...
and The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls
The Bouncing Souls are a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 1987. By the time of their acknowledgment by the national punk rock scene, they had reignited a "pogo" element to New Jersey punk rock by playing fast light-hearted songs, a model followed by various other local...
(who they met on Warped Tour '06) as well as Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is a punk rock supergroup and cover band that formed in 1995. The Gimmes work exclusively as a cover band. The band is named after a children's book of the same name by Gerald G. Jampolsky and Diane V. Cirincione...
, The Draft and The Loved Ones. In October, they spent three weeks in Atlanta, GA where they recorded the bulk of their debut album.
TAT released their album preview EP entitled 'This Is...TAT
This Is...TAT
This Is... TAT is an EP released by UK-based band TAT. It was released in the Summer of 2008, months before their debut album.-Track listing:#"Pessimist" – 3:27#"Road To Paradise" – 3:09#"Bloodstain" – 2:51#"Stay Up" – 3:57#"Live For Rock" – 2:40...
' in 2008. They completed the Vans Warped Tour and embarked on several other North American/Canadian tours with Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, Lagwagon
Lagwagon
Lagwagon is an American punk rock band originally from Goleta, just outside Santa Barbara, California. They formed in 1990 and went on hiatus and reunited several times over the years...
and MxPx
MxPx
MxPx is a pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington with connections to the Christian punk scene. The band has recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles....
.
Soho Lights (2008–2010)
Soho LightsSoho Lights
Soho Lights is the debut album by UK-based band TAT. The album was released on October 28, 2008.-Track listing:#"Road To Paradise" – 3:08#"Sympathetic Lies" – 3:42#"Pessimist" – 3:27#"Stay Up" – 3:53#"I Don't Want To " – 3:25...
, the band's long awaited debut album, was released on October 28, 2008 through their own label, Red Wagon Records, with nationwide distribution across the USA via Sony's RED Distribution
RED Distribution
RED - An Artist Development Company is a Sony Music Entertainment-owned sales and marketing division that handles releases for over sixty independent record labels....
. However, the album was not initially released in the UK, which caused frustration for both the band and their home fans. The album later found a digital UK release through iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, but never in a physical format.
After a short break over the festive period and playing a one off homecoming show in London, The band returned to the USA in February for a Californian tour with Pennywise
Pennywise (band)
Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
and Authority Zero
Authority Zero
Authority Zero is a punk rock band from Mesa, Arizona. The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Bad Religion, Pennywise, and Sublime cited as influences. The band also draws from Spanish/Portuguese influences.-History:...
. Nick Kent was unable to attend the tour due to a wrist operation and was temporarily replaced by Nick Stagnaro of Good Guys In Black for all shows. In March and April, TAT embarked on their first solo American tour, and in the Summer they played the entire 2009 Warped Tour, performing on the Hurley
Hurley International
Hurley International is a clothing company located in Costa Mesa, California founded by Bob Hurley. The company puts emphasis on skateboarding, surfing, music, and "fun"...
stage.
A fall tour with Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
was scheduled and promoted; however TAT later announced that due to unforeseen circumstances they would be unable to perform. In September, the band started writing material for their second full length album. Tatiana also lent her vocals to Reel Big Fish
Reel Big Fish
Reel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for the 1997 hit "Sell Out". The band gained mainstream recognition in the mid-to-late 1990s, during the third wave of ska with the release of the gold certified album Turn the Radio Off. Soon after, the band...
's 2009 album of covers, Fame, Fortune, and Fornication, where she sang a duet with Aaron Barrett on Talk Dirty to Me
Talk Dirty to Me
"Talk Dirty to Me" is the second single from Poison, originally from the album Look What the Cat Dragged In. It was the band's first big international hit.It is a staple on their live shows and was named by VH1 40th greatest hard rock song of all time...
.
New album and future (2011–present)
After nearly 18 months of writing but no live performances (with the exception of a last minute, unadvertised London show in September 2010) TAT returned to the studio in April 2011 to start work on their second album. A title and release date are still unknown.It was also announced via the bands Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page that they had written and recorded several brand new songs for the soundtrack of Blue Crush 2, the direct-to-dvd
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
sequel of 2002's Blue Crush
Blue Crush
Blue Crush is a 2002 surfer film directed by John Stockwell and based on the Outside magazine article "Life's Swell" by Susan Orlean. Starring Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanoe Lake, and Mika Boorem, it tells the story of three friends who have one passion: living the ultimate dream of...
. Tatiana Demaria and Nick Kent appeared at the films Canadian premier and performed a live set. Drummer Jake Reed was not present at the event and a friend of the band was seen to take over drumming duties.
EPs
- Pessimist – Live from Another Wasted Summer (2004, Ex Records)
- Peace Sex & TeaPeace Sex & TeaPeace Sex & Tea is the debut release for UK-based band TAT. Currently it is only available on iTunes but, with some luck, one can find copies for sale on the internet.-Personnel:*Tatiana DeMaria – vocals, guitar...
(2004, Ex Records) - 4 Track EP4 Track EP-Personnel:*Tatiana DeMaria – vocals, guitar*Nick Kent – bass, vocals*Jake Reed – drums, vocals...
(2006, self released) - This Is...TATThis Is...TATThis Is... TAT is an EP released by UK-based band TAT. It was released in the Summer of 2008, months before their debut album.-Track listing:#"Pessimist" – 3:27#"Road To Paradise" – 3:09#"Bloodstain" – 2:51#"Stay Up" – 3:57#"Live For Rock" – 2:40...
(2008, self released) - TAT-Acoustic EP (2010, Acoustic versions of four songs from Soho Lights)
Singles
- "Champagne Cocaine & StrawberriesChampagne Cocaine & Strawberries"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries" is the first single from TAT. It is currently available on iTunes.-Track listing:#"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries" – 2:53#"Champagne Cocaine & Strawberries " – 2:28...
" (2006, self released) - "I Don't Want To (Love You)" (2009, Red Wagon Records)