Melbourne’s Katz signs to Dot Dash Recordings, announces debut EP

Producer and musician Katz has inked a new deal with Dot Dash Recordings, and also announced the details of his forthcoming debut EP Waterfall.

Katz first emerged as a jazz musician, leading various Melbourne jazz ensembles including his own quintet, while working as a studio musician on the side.

Now he presents his debut single ‘Hollow’ featuring Charlie Lim, which was recorded along with his forthcoming EP in his Colloingwood home studio.

The track, co-written by Japanese Wallpaper, debuted on national radio care of triple j on Wednesday evening.

“On some level jazz will always influence the music I make,” said Katz of his debut single.

“It’s something I try to keep at bay when writing pop music, but I’ll regularly draw on jazz sensibilities and instrument choices. Equally inspirational is the music my friends are making.

“My music has a lot to do with the Melbourne electronic music scene.

“I come from an instrumental, computer-free background so I’m still riding a steep learning curve. But I’m finding that really cool ideas can come from disruption to the usual workflow.”

Katz’s debut record Waterfall is out April 6.