04.12 (Fri)
Hypnotic, groovy and organic, Kate Simko's music occupies a space between house and techno with an international voice that sets it apart. Artistically, Simko’s background helped shape her sound into a well-rounded package: she began as a classically trained pianist who found herself at Chicago house and Detroit techno’s doorstep during the Midwest rave’s heyday in the 90’s. As part of her degree in music, Simko ventured to Santiago, Chile in 2001. There, her successful project with Andres Bucci, Detalles, marked her entrance into the emerging South American minimal scene.
With two Detalles albums and several years under her belt, Simko began producing solo releases that speak for themselves. Her standout live sets at festivals and clubs around the globe have steadily built her reputation while her DJ skills earned her a spot in “Chicago’s Top 10 DJ’s” in XLR8R magazine.
Recent sets include Fabric in London, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, and a live PA at Berghain in Berlin. Simko’s new release "Take You There" (Spectral Sound) is being played by the likes of Laurent Garnier, Shonky, Tiefschwartz, Sebo K, Dyed Soundorom, Seth Troxler, and more. Kate Simko is ... More Biography
With two Detalles albums and several years under her belt, Simko began producing solo releases that speak for themselves. Her standout live sets at festivals and clubs around the globe have steadily built her reputation while her DJ skills earned her a spot in “Chicago’s Top 10 DJ’s” in XLR8R magazine.
Recent sets include Fabric in London, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, and a live PA at Berghain in Berlin. Simko’s new release "Take You There" (Spectral Sound) is being played by the likes of Laurent Garnier, Shonky, Tiefschwartz, Sebo K, Dyed Soundorom, Seth Troxler, and more. Kate Simko is ... More Biography