Psychedelic rock group TEKE::TEKE(Opens in a new window) is intimately familiar with duality, of splitting reality between past and present, complex melodies and hushed interludes, intense action and lingering response. After building their sound through careful assembly of countless splinters of Japanese folk, psychedelia, Brazilian surf rock, and other far-flung touchstones, the Montreal-based seven-piece band indulged in and learned from stretching out in free-floating experimentation on the road. Now releasing their sophomore album, Hagata (due June 9 via Kill Rock Stars), TEKE::TEKE moves fully in the space between, embracing the power of mythic pairings and identities lived at once. Matching muscly intensity with moments of cloudy meditation—like a world-class high jumper finding bliss at the apex of their leap—the group frames expressive compositions with regal flute, rich horns, ecstatic guitar, and a thumping rhythm section.

Teke::teke

Apr 3, 2024

Teke::teke

Teke::teke