Kaya

Music:

Member Since: 7/20/2005
Band Website: kaya.no
Band Members: If you book the Kaya band to play, you get these guys as well: Andrew on guitar, Sian on drums and Russ on bass (who actually produces the record with Kaya too..

If you are really lucky you could also have a piece of cello from Nicole, and backing vocals from my sister Ane.. although that's mostly on the record.

Thanks to all the guys I've played with through the years, especially Tord, Alex, Petter, Vicky and Jo, cauce it's always been enjoyable!!
Influences: Anything that rocks my world; Pearl Jam, Cat Stevens, Kemopetrol, Damien Rice, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Skunk Anansie, Alanis, Janis Joplin, Counting Crows, Live, Nina Simone, U2, Jeff Buckley, Bjørk, Radiohead, Seigmenn, Jewel, Nirvana, The Doors, REM, Smashing Pumpkins, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, everything else i grew up listening to... Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Led Zepellin et.c.

I also like individual songs from artists that i don't like. I love blues... blues is sexy. Some jazzy... mostly vocal music. I like good vocals. And some Norwegian bands that you don't know... or might do. Who knows?
Sounds Like: What do you think? People tell me Skin from Skunk Anansie, Alanis Morissette, Jewel and my sister. And that it sounds like I mean what I'm singing. Which I do! Or did... anyway. Just listen!

:: PRESS CUTS ::

“An outstandingly talented Norwegian/Scouse songwriter, Kaya's output is hard, constructed melodicism delivered with an extraordinary vocal talent.”
- Order, BarFly Magazine
“A driving riff, top class production and Kaya's outstanding vocals make this track easy on the ear, but don't let that fool you, there's a message in there about self-respect and knowing who you are.” - Rough Trade

I can honestly say that this girl is in the first division of the first league of champions in her craft. Meat Market Special is cocky and charming, spritely and energetic, dynamic and original and The sick champagne waltz just happens to be all of that and oh my God how the hauntingly chilling strings opening makes this song so much more! - International Online Magazine

“Both as a musician and a person, Kaya strikes the perfect balance. She is warm, charming and light-hearted in the gaps between songs and serious, powerful and mesmerising when it comes to the rendering of her music. - Pollen8

“ The best female rock singer in Liverpool Liverpool.”
- Sakura, rockphotographer.net

“ Music of this calibre can burst your heart with its inviolate beauty (...) one of the most compelling, complete and classy acts that you're likely ever to see (…) these are real songs performed by an artist deserving of a wider stage. The widest stage.” Magnificent. "
- Joe Shooman, Drowned in Sound Magazine

”Vulnerable, raw and excellent! (...) This is definitely one of the musical highlights of the Summer. Kaya glows on stage. "
- (Frontpage and full page) Ann-Kristin Hanssen, Fremover

Huge vocal extravaganza, dynamic songs at their best. "
- www.Glasswerk.co.uk