Chicago-based Kate Simko is a classical pianist turned left field house and techno producer. Releasing music on labels such as Spectral Sound, Kupei Musika and Traum, Kate draws from a wide range of influences, combining her sense of melody and structure with her background in Chicago house and Detroit techno. Whether playing live or DJ’ing, Kate’s musical selection maintains a warm, soulful character, full of funky bass lines and loose rhythms.
Growing up studying piano and music theory, Kate discovered underground dance music during her teens and began DJ’ing on college radio in the late 90's. At this time, Kate made a switch from a degree in classical piano to electronic music composition. In 2001, Kate moved to Santiago, Chile, where she continued her studies in music composition and met Andres Bucci. Bucci and Simko combined forces and have since recorded two full-length records together as Detalles (Traum , Kupei Musika).
A versatile DJ, Kate was named one of the Top 10 DJ's in Chicago by XLR8R magazine. Her music has received positive remarks in zines such as The Wire, XLR8R, de:Bug, Mixmag, URB, BPM and Remix and her Detalles project was named one of the 'Next 100' artists by URB magazine. Kate has performed at festivals such as Mutek (Montreal and Chile), the Detroit Electronic Music Festival and Worldtronics (Berlin), and has played beside a myriad of genre defining artists throughout the United States, Europe and South America.
Back in her hometown of Chicago, Kate is honing her talents, producing and performing full time. Kate is continually evolving as an artist, combining her wide range of influences into her own music, creating a unique personal sound that crosses genre borders, blending rich textures, melodies and intricate programming with funky bass and groove.
Audio
Kate Simko Live @ Detroit Electronic Music Festival May 2007
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Kate Simko DJ set- Philadelphia July 2007
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Bookings
Beyond Booking- Bryan Kasenic
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Discography – Kate Simko / Detalles
Coming soon:
Kate Simko – Remix of Aschka “Rain†– Defchild – May 2008
Kate Simko – Remix of TobÃas Pronto "Eduardo se Aplana†– Sinergy Networks – July 2008
Kate Simko – "Quiet Daydream" – Meaksuma Comp. - 2008/2009
Kate Simko – Remix of Styrofoam "A Thousand Words"– Nettwork - 2008
Kate Simko – Iguazu EP – Chocolate Industries – 2008
Kate Simko – Remix of Piano Overlord (Prefuse 73) – Chocolate Industries 2008
12" / LP:
Detalles – Shapes of Summer LP – Traum 2003
Kate Simko – Strumm EP – Kupei Musika 2006
Detalles – Hello Donee EP – Kupei Musika 2007
Detalles – Micros Morning LP – Kupei Musika 2007
Kate Simko / Jonas Bering – Cityscape EP – Kupei Musika – 2007
Kate Simko – She Said EP – Spectral Sound - March 2008
Tracks appear on:
Kate Simko – Rhodes Relejadas – Antenna International EP 03 – Antenna International 2002
Kate Simko – Sociber – Create:Fixate compilation – Create:Fixate 2005
Kate Simko – Osci – Death is Nothing to Fear 2.5 – Spectral Sound – January 2008
Kate Simko – Clean Living – Death is Nothing to Fear 3 – Spectral Sound – January 2008
Remixes:
Philip Glass – Houston Skyline (Kate Simko remix) – OMM 2005
Kate Simko – Remix of Rebecca Gates 'In a Star Orbit' – At At Records - 2007
Kate Simko – Can’t Get to Bed Remix – Dope Recordings – 2008
Remixed by:
Thomas Brinkmann – Remix of 'Rhodes Relejadas' – Tour de Traum compilation – Traum 2004
Atom Heart – Remix of "Solm" – Hazardous Materials compilation – Consumers Label 2005
