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Nekokat

Nekokat was an American synthpop band and supergroup that originated in Los Angeles, California. The band formed in 2015 and is composed of Jordan Witzigreuter of The Ready Set, Cameron Walker of Twin XL, and Jess Bowen of The Summer Set.[1]

Nekokat
OriginLos Angeles, California United States
Genres
Years active2015–2018
Labels
Past members
Websitewearenekokat.com

History

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The band's name is a reference to the Japanese word for cat, neko. Singer Jordan Witzigreuter had thought of the name from big inflatable stage props he had on a tour.[2]

Nekokat was formed in 2015, and consists of three members. Their first single, "Gimme A Break" was released in June 2015. According to guitarist Cameron Walker, the song started as a track idea Wiztigreuter made.[1] The song was originally intended to be a track featuring Bowen on The Ready Set’s fifth studio album, I Will Be Nothing Without Your Love. The band released their debut EP, Communication that same month.[3] The group premiered a music video for "The Reckless" in November 2015.[4] In late 2015, the group released their second EP, Communication II.[5]

In 2017 the group released a new single titled, "Melt".[6] In September 2017, the group released another single titled, "Take" along with its music video.[7] As a reaction to the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, the group along with Switchfoot, Thrice, Copeland and many others, joined together to share a cover of Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" to the Parkland community during the annual Heavy and Light event.[8] In June 2018, the band released their third and final EP, Pleasure Beach.[9]

Musical style

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Their musical style has been described as pop punk and electropop.[10] The trio has cited inspiration from Saves The Day, Passion Pit and The Cure.[11]

Band members

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  • Jordan Witzigreuter – lead vocals (2015–2018)
  • Cameron Walker – vocals, guitar, bass (2015–2018)
  • Jess Bowen – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2015–2018)

Discography

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Nekokat has released three EPs, ten singles and two music videos.

Extended Plays

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Year EP details Track listing
2015 Communication
Track listing
  • 1. "The Reckless"
  • 2. "Gimme a Break"
  • 3. "Communication"
  • 4. "Don't Be Loud"
2015 Communication II
  • Released: November 6, 2015
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  • 1. "Best Year Ever"
  • 2. "Emery"
  • 3. "Realm"
  • 4. "Cut My Teeth"
  • 5. "What I Said"
2018 Pleasure Beach
  • Released: June 15, 2018
  • Label: Nekokat Music
  • Format: Digital download
Track listing
  • 1. "Board It Up"
  • 2. "I Believe In What You Are"
  • 3. "My Brain"
  • 4. "Traffic"
  • 5. "You You You"
  • 6. "Crossfire"

Singles

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Title Year Album
"Gimme a Break"[1] 2015 Communication
"Boys Don't Cry"[12] Non-album single
"Melt"[6] 2017
"Haunted"[13]
"Bella Goodbye"[14]
"Take"[15]
"Warchild"[16]
"Board It Up"[17] 2018 Pleasure Beach
"I Believe In What You Are"[10]
"My Brain"[18]

Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"The Reckless" 2015 OMG! Everywhere [19]
"Take" 2017 Ryan Blewett [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nick Williams (June 2, 2015). "New Supergroup Nekokat's Gimme A Break: Exclusive Single Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "Inbox Jukebox Presents: Nekokat's New Track I Believe In What You Are". idobi Radio. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Communication - EP by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Ready Set, Summer Set members unveil new Nekokat music video (exclusive)". Alternative Press. November 5, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "Communication II - EP by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Lindy Smith (January 8, 2017). "Nekokat (Summer Set, Ready Set) premiere new song, Melt — listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Nekokat- Take (Official Video)". Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  8. ^ Maggie Dickman (March 14, 2018). "Members of Thrice, Switchfoot, Nekokat and more cover Tom Petty for Parkland tribute — watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "Nekokat Release Highly Anticipated Pleasure Beach EP". June 15, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Beth Casteel (May 18, 2018). "Nekokat (Summer Set, Ready Set) drop new song — listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Dom Vigil (June 18, 2015). "Nekokat Stream Their Debut EP Communication". Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "Boys Don't Cry - Single by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  13. ^ "Haunted - Single by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bella Goodbye - Single by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  15. ^ "Take - Single by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "Warchild - Single by Nekokat". Apple Music. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  17. ^ "Board It Up by Nekokat". SoundCloud. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  18. ^ "New Music Alert: Nekokat's My Brain". June 14, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  19. ^ "Nekokat - The Reckless". IMVDb. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
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