For those who have seen their blistering live show, Kerretta will no doubt be high on the “to see” gig agenda. Those yet to experience the propulsive, driving rock from this instrumental three-piece have a chance to see them push the envelope of tone and dynamics in an intense set. Their catchy, sometimes ambient brand of molten-core will appeal to fans of The Swans and Isis, but discerning listeners will know the trio peddle a uniquely atmospheric take on angular rock.

From influences that seem to range from Wu Tang-esque drum patterns to Bailterspace style bass hooks, Kerretta released their debut 7″ “Death In The Future” in 2007, and have since shared stages with the likes of Explosions In The Sky, The Breeders, Mono and Trail Of Dead. They continued to release the “Antient” EP on 12″ vinyl in 2008 and finally, scattered with catchy hooks throughout, 2009 was the year their longplayer “Vilayer” was noted by reviewers in making Kerretta stand well apart from the paint by numbers delay pedal abuse bands of the past.

2010 has seen “Vilayer” nominated for the Taite Music Prize (New Zealand’s equivalent to the UK’s Mercury Music Prize) and Kerretta will be in North America touring throughout March and April.

Between them, members of the band are involved in projects such as Midium Records (www.midiumrecords.com – home to the likes of Jakob), New Zealand’s boutique vinyl only label The Kingsland Vinyl Appreciation Society (www.thekingslandvinylappreciationsociety.co.nz) and the Venn studios in Auckland, New Zealand.

PR people: sue@stuntcompany.com
Booking Agent jay@flowerbooking.com
Record Company midium@midiumrecords.com
Distribution company: allison@ctdltd.com

Tour Dates

20 Mar 2010 8:00 Encore Patio (SXSW Festival) Austin, Texas
22 Mar 2010 8:00 Underground Mesa, Arizona
24 Mar 2010 8:00 Bar Pink w/ Pierced Arrows and Lullabye Arkestra San Diego, California
25 Mar 2010 8:00 The Smell w/Narrows Los Angeles
29 Mar 2010 8:00 Satyricon Portland, Oregon
30 Mar 2010 8:00 Sunset Tavern Seattle, Washington
1 Apr 2010 8:00 The Cake Shop New York, New York
5 Apr 2010 8:00 Double Door Chicago, Illinois
6 Apr 2010 8:00 Replay Lounge Lawrence, Kansas
16 Apr 2010 8:00 Kings Arms w/Sports Auckland