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bleeds into even the ballads” – The New Yorker
“Unparalleled energy in all its surf-psych glory” – Consequence
“If Quentin Tarantino directed a Bond film, it would feel something
like how ‘Yoru Ni’ sounds” – Paste
“TEKE::TEKE’s exotic blend of Japanese balladry, surf rock and psychedelia is
not to be slept on” – Guitar World
“A fresh and fascinating take on Japanese psych punk” – Under the Radar
“Raw energy and sound…this outfit plays traditional
Japanese instruments up against raging guitars” – KCRW
“Genre-busting…sumptuous tracks that show off the bands’ scope and range.” – BrooklynVegan
“A unique modern-meets-retro sound that can…serve as the soundtrack to
the coolest movie you’ve ever wanted to star in”- SPIN
“Theatrical blend of psych, surf rock and traditional Japanese folk…
led by Maya Kuroki’s emphatic vocal stylings” – Exclaim!
To coincide with the announcement, they also shared a new video for “Kala Kala,” Shirushi’s lead single. “Kala Kala,” much like TEKE::TEKE, is an onomatopoeia. Here it’s the sound of ‘rattling’ or ‘clattering’. The lyrics, which vocalist Maya Kuroki wrote, explore the theme of identity, gender, and the ambiguity of it all through her wild signature poetry in Japanese. “Cluttering refers to the sound of masks changing fast, or a spinning wheel, or anything that moves in a kind of cycle. It’s just an image I had when thinking about identity and everybody’s quest for one, or quest for some kind of meaning as a living being,” guitarist Serge Nakauchi-Pelletier explains. “For yet another DIY video, we just wanted to go crazy with the visuals to match the energy of the music, using Maya’s colorful illustrations.”
After initially forming as a tribute band for Japanese guitar legend Takeshi Terauchi, TEKE::TEKE learned that they had to tear up their surf-tinged covers and build something new. Since then, the band has expanded their already wide scope into a dazzling journey through classic Japanese balladry and Brazilian psychedelia alike. Fusing everything from traditional Japanese instrumentation to punk guitar, TEKE::TEKE have created their own musical universe — one that’s continuously expanding and demands to be seen in person.
Tour Dates
Jan. 13 Ottawa, ON @ Club Saw
Jan. 14 Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre
Jan. 20 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
Jan. 26 Winnipeg, MB @ Winterruption Festival – West End Cultural
Jan. 27 Regina, SK @ Winterruption Festival – Artesian
Jan. 28 Saskatoon, SK @ Winterruption Festival – Amigos
Jan. 29 Calgary, AB @ Big Winter Classic Festival – Broken City
Feb. 1 Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
Feb. 2 Seattle, WA @ Barboza
Feb. 3 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
Feb. 5 Los Angeles, CA @ Gold Diggers (Free Show)
Feb. 9 Denton, TX @ University Union Lyceum (University of North Texas)
Shirushi Album Cover