Marina & The Kats

Marina & The Kats is a band formed in Vienna, combining indie rock with classic swing. This London concert takes place at Colours Hoxton, a venue that mainly hosts pop, rock and indie concerts.

Marina & The Kats, often abbreviated to M&TK, began as a trio in Vienna, playing a short set of freshly written songs at a small venue near the city's Naschmarkt. Since then the group has toured internationally and released six albums, and it is widely regarded as a set of pioneers in contemporary swing.

On stage, the most distinctive feature is the shared drum kit: four musicians play a single set of drums, an arrangement that began as a temporary fix and now defines the act's visual identity. Combined with a strong stage presence, it makes the four-piece line-up easy to forget. The rhythm stays at the front of the music without becoming repetitive, as modern indie textures meet swing structures.

The band writes its own songs with depth, and produces and arranges them independently, without following passing trends. Colours Hoxton is a London venue whose programme centres on pop, rock and indie music, the territory where this act's indie side sits.