KITA & ZUKE w/ local support - cancelled
Tour Information
Recently signed to overseas management (Seamus Morely/Above & Beyond), three-piece KITA are the most exhilarating new band to arise from Aotearoa s bubbling music scene.
Based in Wellington, Taiwan-born vocalist, writer and actor Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant, keyboardist Ed Zuccollo and drummer Rick Cranson meld the soaring choruses of vintage rock, touches of modern jazz, pop and soul, and warm hints of synth into a singular style.
Together, the three members of KITA generate a beguiling sound formed by their many experiences and influences. On their forthcoming EP ‘Try To Find A Way’, Nikita’s expressive voice moves from melodious and mellow verses to a powerful tone on the title track, while Ed’s thrumming Moog synth and Rhodes keys create a lush counterpoint. The soulful ‘Breathe’ moves with a lava flow of Moog bass, mellifluous vocals reminiscent of Little Dragon or Hiatus Kaiyote, and Rick’s tumble of ride