Krisis Genre by Karate, Guns & Tanning

As the world shed its skin of the pandemic, Karate, Guns and Tanning focused on traveling, reconnecting with nature and processing traumas old and new. These reflections brought out a desire to explore the psychedelic realms — musically and visually — and to put more emphasis on collaborative and intentional writing.

The result is Krisis Genre, the band’s sophomore release that weaves pulsing rhythms, world music guitar riffs, a fierce low end and dream-like vocals over synthesizers and natural sounds. It’s cosmic, it’s heavy, it’s clear and refreshing. The album requires the listener to buckle up, as the psychedelic world of Karate, Guns and Tanning is an ever-changing landscape.

Recorded in Indianapolis with Wes Heaton and Holy Ground Productions over the span of a few years, Krisis Genre was mixed and mastered by James Aparicio (Depeche Mode, Moby, Spiritualized?, Mogwai) and features artwork by surrealist motion designer Andrew Knives.

Karate, Guns and Tanning is Valerie Green (she/her) on lead vocals, bass, and synths; Joy Caroline Mills (she/her) on guitar, live vocals and synths; and Erik Fox (he/him) on drums.

For show dates, merch and more info, visit https://www.karategunsandtanning.com/

Karate, Guns and Tanning is a three-piece psychedelic, shoegaze, dream pop band. Born in the hellish landscape of 2020, KGT has played shows and festivals across the country showcasing their galactic sounds of existential peril synchronized to trippy visual projections.

Their new album, Krisis Genre will be released May 23, 2025.

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