Teke::Teke
TEKE::TEKE is a unique beast; a seven-piece band featuring traditional Japanese instruments, flute and trombone alongside raging guitars and a pulsing rhythm section to create a sound reminiscent of 1960’s and 70’s-era psychedelic Japanese soundtracks, with a frenetic, modern twist. TEKE::TEKE quickly found their original sound with the addition of vibrant actress, visual artist and vocalist Maya Kuroki.
TEKE::TEKE (CA)
BIO
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 Montreal-based seven-piece have expanded their already wide scope into a dazzling journey through classic Japanese balladry and Brazillian psychedelia alike. Fusing everything from traditional Japanese instrumentation to punk guitar, TEKE::TEKE have created their own musical universe--one that’s continuously expanding.
On their debut album Shirushi, TEKE::TEKE blend their eastern and western influences to produce a set of songs that play like soundtracks to a wildly eccentric epic film saga. From the spiritual tale of “Yoru Ni” to the stomping adventure ride of “Kala Kala” and the doomed romance of “Dobugawa”, the Montreal-based seven-piece find a mystic cohesion. By tearing apart roaring punk guitar riffs, folk instrumentation, poetic Japanese lyrics, and big band energy, Shirushi builds a dazzling mosaic of styles and eras.
RECENT PRESS
"Spitfire songs...frenzied mishmash of guitars, trombone, assorted Japanese instruments, and Kuroki’s singing — guttural, physical shrieks in her native tongue — bears a manic energy that bleeds into even the ballads. ....engaging in a cross-continental musical scramble while flirting with detonation." - The New Yorker
"...defies description and most definitely demands attention." - Consequence
"...this music instantly puts you in a Seijun Suzuki ultra-cool world." - The Wire
"Nothing else in 2021 sounds quite like it." "Spies mosh with surfers, ninjas and supervillains..." - BrooklynVegan
SHIRUSHI, new album
On their debut album Shirushi, TEKE::TEKE blend classic Japanese balladry, surf rock, psychedelia, and more to produce a set of songs that play like soundtracks to a wildly eccentric epic film saga. From the spiritual tale of “Yoru Ni” to the stomping adventure ride of “Kala Kala” and the doomed romance of “Dobugawa”, the Montreal-based seven-piece find a mystic cohesion. By tearing apart roaring punk guitar riffs, folk instrumentation, poetic Japanese lyrics, and big band energy, Shirushi builds a dazzling mosaic of styles and eras.
‘SHIRUSHI’ :: OUT NOW
Tour Dates
Teke::Teke is our exclusive artist for LATAM territory. A 7-piece combo band from Montreal, Canada, formed by musicians from Japan. Canada and Lithuania.
TEKE::TEKE Videos
check below 03 incredible and powerful performances by TEKE::TEKE. The first and second one they recorded for KEXP Live at Home project, and the third one was on the last SXSW lineup, during the pandemic 2021.