Kerretta
Encyclopedia
Kerretta is an experimental rock band from Auckland
, New Zealand
. The band consists of bass player William Waters; drummer H.Walker; and guitarist David Holmes, and the band is known for the energetic and loud shows. They have been compared to Mogwai
, Isis (band)
, and Russian Circles
and have so far mostly recorded instrumental music.
, and An Emerald City . Their first release was in December 2007, with the release of the Death In The Future/Wisnierska on 7" through Midium Records after playing at various shows throughout New Zealand where an unexpected amount of enthusiasm from New Zealand college radio amounted from this first single.
In early 2008 they recorded a 4 track 12" entitled "Antient" with Dale Cotton in Port Chalmers, Dunedin and began supporting the likes of US artist's The Breeders
, Trail Of Dead as well as invites to respected festivals such as Big Day Out
. In 2009 They released their slef-produced debut album, Vilayer
, through German label Golden Antenna (home to Maserati (band)
)and were nominated for the Taite Music Prize in 2010, the New Zealand's equivalent to the Mercury Prize
as well as supported Post Rock outfit from Japan Mono (Japanese band)
. In 2010 Kerretta toured North America, performing at South by Southwest
in Austin, Texas, United States and alongside the likes of Poison Arrows( members of Dead Moon
), Lullabye Arkestra and Narrows.
Kerretta completed the recording of their sophomore LP entitled "Saansilo" in March 2011 scheduled for release in September that same year.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The band consists of bass player William Waters; drummer H.Walker; and guitarist David Holmes, and the band is known for the energetic and loud shows. They have been compared to Mogwai
Mogwai
The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...
, Isis (band)
Isis (band)
Isis was a Los Angeles, California-based post-metal band, founded in Boston, Massachusetts, with a career spanning from 1997 to 2010...
, and Russian Circles
Russian Circles
Russian Circles is a three piece instrumental rock/metal band from Chicago. Russian Circles play instrumental, sprawling music which runs the gamut of heavy discordant metal, to soft delicate passages...
and have so far mostly recorded instrumental music.
History
Kerretta formed in mid 2005, combining members of Avotor (H.Walker), Meterman (William Waters) and David Holmes whom was producing records for the likes of Jakob (band)Jakob (band)
Jakob is a New Zealand post-rock band, based in the Hawkes Bay city of Napier. The band consists of guitarist Jeff Boyle; bassist Maurice Beckett; and drummer Jason Johnston...
, and An Emerald City . Their first release was in December 2007, with the release of the Death In The Future/Wisnierska on 7" through Midium Records after playing at various shows throughout New Zealand where an unexpected amount of enthusiasm from New Zealand college radio amounted from this first single.
In early 2008 they recorded a 4 track 12" entitled "Antient" with Dale Cotton in Port Chalmers, Dunedin and began supporting the likes of US artist's The Breeders
The Breeders
The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of line-up changes; the current line-up consists of Kim Deal , her twin sister Kelley Deal , Jose Medeles , Mando Lopez Todd the Fox...
, Trail Of Dead as well as invites to respected festivals such as Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
. In 2009 They released their slef-produced debut album, Vilayer
Vilayer
Vilayer is the debut album by the band Kerretta, released in 2009, and nominated for the New Zealand equivalent of the Mercury Prize, The Taite Music Award.-Track listing:#Sleepers#Maven Fade#The Secret Is Momentum#Dinshah...
, through German label Golden Antenna (home to Maserati (band)
Maserati (band)
Maserati is a band from Athens, Georgia, United States whose sound is best described as a combination of post-rock and psychedelic influences. Their music is instrumental, relying on the standard rock instrumentation of guitar, bass, and drums...
)and were nominated for the Taite Music Prize in 2010, the New Zealand's equivalent to the Mercury Prize
Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was established by the British Phonographic Industry and British...
as well as supported Post Rock outfit from Japan Mono (Japanese band)
Mono (Japanese band)
Mono are a Japanese post rock band, formed in 1999 in Tokyo, Kantō, Honshū. The band consists of Takaakira Goto , Yoda , Tamaki Kunishi , and Yasunori Takada .Mono have released five studio albums...
. In 2010 Kerretta toured North America, performing at South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
in Austin, Texas, United States and alongside the likes of Poison Arrows( members of Dead Moon
Dead Moon
Dead Moon was a United States punk rock band from 1987 to 2006, formed in Portland, Oregon. Fronted by singer/guitarist Fred Cole, the band also included bassist Toody Cole, Fred's wife, and drummer Andrew Loomis. Veterans of Portland's independent rock scene, Dead Moon combined dark and lovelorn...
), Lullabye Arkestra and Narrows.
Kerretta completed the recording of their sophomore LP entitled "Saansilo" in March 2011 scheduled for release in September that same year.
Featured
- "Shoot This Messenger", exclusive track on Effectuation compilation (2008)
- "Bird Soul (Kerretta rmx)", track on Rhythm, Sound and MovementRhythm, Sound and MovementRhythm, Sound and Movement is a remix album released in 2009 by New Zealand band, Pitch Black.-Track listing:#1000 Mile Drift #Transient Transmissions #Rude Mechanicals...
remix album by Pitch Black (band)Pitch Black (band)Pitch Black is a New Zealand electronica band that was formed in 1997.-Discography:* 1999: Futureproof* 2000: Electronomicon* 2001: Electric Earth and Other Elements - Remixes* 2003: Flex* 2004: Ape to Angel...
(2009)