Courtney Kaiser (vocals, guitar, xylophone, keys)
Benjamin Cartel (vocals, guitar, drums, xylophone)
Influences
T-Rex, My Bloody Valentine, Evan Dando, The Replacements, Bjork, Sinead O'Connor, Stina Nordenstam, Lisa Germano, oh the list goes on...even more these are the bands we always love
KaiserCartel are the dynamic duo of Courtney Kaiser & Benjamin Cartel. Each previously leaders of their own indie bands, they met on March 4th four years ago and formed KaiserCartel when they joined forces to tour the country that summer. They self-released an EP (Double Standard) and toured throughout the US and UK on their own before signing to bluhammock music late last year.
March Forth, their debut album – was produced by Matt Hales (aka aqualung) and mixed by Matt and Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros) - and is full of low-fi, harmony-heavy, bittersweet songs full of charm. KaiserCartel is currently on tour and intend to stay there until they’ve played for all of you. Here’s what 411mania.com has to say about the duo:
"While KaiserCartel look like a couple of emo kids who have lost their way don’t be deceived, they certainly bring their own brand sunshine with them and that reflected light is as warm and inviting as anything you'll find.. A fantastic collection of songs from two people that know how to play with each other and for each other. My album of the year so far."
Heck yeah, I've gotta try and make it to your show here in the Springs. You guys sound amazing. Definitely super good good stuff :) Keep in touch, alrighty?
Hiya! Thanks again for stopping by the other day to do a set at Baeble's Guest Apartment. We're working on getting the footage up, the interview should be up later on today!
i rather fell in love with your music on friday supporting aqualung :) you seem like lovely people as well so i want to say HELLO! :) hope to see you play again.
KaiserCartel headline the very intimate Betsey Trotwood on Monday 29th June... Tickets only £5, they are joined by Mexican Kids at Home, David Gibb & The Silver Abduction (ft. Allison from 18th Day of May):
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