TKatKa
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tKatKa is a Swedish / English electronic music duo based in London, England. The project is a collaboration between artists PJ Norman
and Carlsson. The group formed officially in 2004. Their first release was on a compilation for the gLASSsHRIMP
show on Resonance FM
. A white label
of their track "Lazerslab" was first broadcast by the influential BBC Radio 1
DJ Annie Nightingale
.
In 2006 they released two well-received singles ("Lazerslab" and "Bedroom Dust") and a full length self-titled album in 2007 on 100m Records
. The covers for these releases were shot by Diana Scheunemann
. Notably, they gained early support from DJs Mary Anne Hobbs
, James Zabiela and Nick Luscombe.
In 2008 tKatKa released their second full-length album, "TerrorKnowledgeAction". The album included the single "Grief Hijackers" which was an extensive remix of the original song by Tom Hickox.
"100m001" - Various Artists (100m Records), features "Global Fascist State" - tKatKa
PJ Norman
PJ Norman is a British/Swiss artist, musician, and poet. He trained at City University, London, under Musique concrète composer Denis Smalley, where he developed his distinctive 'feedback guitar' style...
and Carlsson. The group formed officially in 2004. Their first release was on a compilation for the gLASSsHRIMP
GLASSsHRIMP
gLASSsHRiMP is a London based collective which publishes a magazine; promotes club nights and presents a weekly radio show on resonance 104.4fm which all feature independent musicians, artists, writers and performers.-External links:**...
show on Resonance FM
Resonance FM
Resonance 104.4 FM is a London based non-profit community radio station run by the London Musicians' Collective .The station is staffed by four permanent staff members, including programme controller Ed Baxter and over 300 volunteer technical and production staff.Until September 2007, ResonanceFM...
. A white label
White label
White label records are vinyl records with adhesive plain white labels affixed. Test pressings, usually with Test Pressing written on the label, with catalogue number, artist and recording time or date, are produced in small quantities to evaluate the quality of the disc production...
of their track "Lazerslab" was first broadcast by the influential BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJ Annie Nightingale
Annie Nightingale
Anne "Annie" Nightingale MBE is an English radio broadcaster. She is most commonly known by the more informal name of Annie...
.
In 2006 they released two well-received singles ("Lazerslab" and "Bedroom Dust") and a full length self-titled album in 2007 on 100m Records
100m Records
100m Records is a boutique record label based in North London, UK. It was founded in 2003 by a group of musicians, artists, composers and producers known as the 100m collective...
. The covers for these releases were shot by Diana Scheunemann
Diana Scheunemann
Diana Scheunemann is a German fashion and arts photographer living in New York City.She trained at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Switzerland. She has published three books and shot a range of editorial and advertising campaigns...
. Notably, they gained early support from DJs Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs
Mary Anne Hobbs is an English DJ and music journalist from Garstang, Lancashire. She launched a new Primetime show on Xfm on 9 July 2011-Early career:...
, James Zabiela and Nick Luscombe.
In 2008 tKatKa released their second full-length album, "TerrorKnowledgeAction". The album included the single "Grief Hijackers" which was an extensive remix of the original song by Tom Hickox.
Singles
- 2006 "Lazerslab" - tKatKa (Junkbait)
- 2006 "Bedroom Dust" - tKatKa (Junkbait)
- 2008 "Grief Hijackers" - tKatKa vs Tom Hickox (100m)
Compilations
"Drifting Skywards" - Various Artists (Cold Room Netlabel), features "Disarmchair" - tKatKa"100m001" - Various Artists (100m Records), features "Global Fascist State" - tKatKa
Selected Live Appearances
- 2006 Bestival, Isle of Wight
- 2007 Exceptional Records at the Big Chill House, London
- 2008 Shortwave at 93 Feet East, London
- 2008 The Social, London
- 2008 The Night Shift at The Royal Festival Hall, London
Press
Ambient beats mash-up masters
The collection of songs tKatKa have produced are stunning
... a whirring collage of warping electro beat melodies salaciously herded together under a glazing chassis of deliciously manicured updated Miami Vice like grandeur