Kate Angel

“Kate Angel is blossoming into a major driving force behind New Generation Rock in today’s ever-evolving music culture. The talented alt-rock singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist was born and raised in “The Live Music Capital of the World” of Austin, Texas, and has had a keen sense of music her entire life. By age ten, she was already showing incredible vocal proficiency, as well as a growing expertise in piano and guitar.

“Music has always been something that was very natural to me because it’s something I’ve been learning and pursuing for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I really can’t think of anything else in life that motivates me more than music and songwriting.”

Kate’s self-written and self-produced 2021/22 hit singles H2O, 16 Drops of Tea, and Punk Persona are an immediate testament that Kate’s lyrics and style of music evokes the classic soul of rock n’ roll with a splash of 21 century alt-rock influence. She draws much of her musical influence from rock acts such as Evanescence, Halestorm, Paramore, The Pretty Reckless, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks.

When Kate gave her first solo performance to the public at Roots Bistro and Bar in Georgetown, Texas, she seized the moment and hasn’t looked back since. She performed for nearly three hours, captivating the audience with a strong stage presence and a fresh sound. The show’s success created a plethora of opportunities for her to perform live in the Austin area in the coming years.

Since 2017, she’s given over 80 performances at venues and music festivals such as ACL 3Ten, The Saxon Pub, The Moontower Saloon, One-2-One, Unofficial SXSW, Houston Rodeo, Georgetown Red Poppy Festival, Round Rock Chalk Walk, and Pecan Street Festival in Austin, TX. Along with her solo performances, she acted as a frontwoman and primary creative driving force for numerous rock bands. As her presence grew in Austin’s burgeoning classic and alt-rock music scene, so did her talent along with it, leading her to where she is today as Kate Angel.

“Being involved with each of those bands helped expose me to different sounds and creative processes, which in turn drove me to write even more original songs,” Kate elaborated.

Kate’s professional and artistic growth has only been enhanced by her collaborations with Austin and Nashville based singer-songwriters, producers, and musicians. Among these names are Matt Noveskey, two-time Grammy-namoinated Johnny Black, Greg Archilla, Brent Meyer, Alex Vallejo, and Omar Vallejo. Their experience in the music industry and mentorship has been paramount to Kate Angel’s growth.

Soon enough, she recorded her first song: Trust. The song was cut at 512 Studios, and debuted on 512 Studios LIVE, a regional television show broadcasted on Austin’s CW Network. Her starpower that was visible in her childhood had become an outright certainty. Kate was destined to be in the studio and on the stage.

“I have always enjoyed performing before a LIVE audience because it energizes me,” she continued. “It’s a thrill I can’t fully explain, but I love to connect with my audience by telling stories through music, which allows my audience to have their own interpretations, based on their own life experiences.”

Kate has always shown a natural progress and ambition to virtually everything she has been exposed to. Aside from being a multi-instrumentalist, she writes and produces her own music in the studio, along with drawing and designing much of the imagery and graphics that accompany her songs. In 2020, Kate also added impresario to her growing list of accolades, launching Rock Out Hunger, a charity concert event held at Roots Bistro and Bar in Georgetown, Texas. She personally recruited four other bands from the area, had KGTN Radio cover the event live, and raised over $2,700 and more than 154 pounds of food donations.

As she was working on Rock Out Hunger, Kate also released her own self-written four song EP, Wrong Era. The EP was co-produced with Brent Meyer, Music Director and Performer of Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience. It included New Generation Rock songs Robotic Rose, Sweet Revenge, Wrong Era, and Won’t Let Rock Go. The collection harkened back to her musical influences and solidified her understanding of musical instrumentation and production.

PCG Artist Development and Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey took notice of Kate after the prosperous start to her career. As they collaborated and worked together, Kate’s music evolved. In 2021/22, she wrote and produced the aforementioned hit singles H2O, 16 Drops of Tea, and Punk Persona. All three songs carried a heavier alt-rock sound than her debut EP, with Punk Persona, landing at #2 for 8 weeks in a row on Los Angeles Indie Star Radio Top 21 Countdown.

Kate is currently working on her second EP, which she is co-producing with Matt Noveskey and Kelsey Flanagan at the famed Orb Recording Studios in Austin, TX. The new songs will continue to lean heavily into both classic and new alt-rock influences, as she further establishes her name in the industry.

“I want my listeners to be energized, excited, and to come away with their own interpretation of my songs.,” Kate said. “I want them to believe it’s ok to express themselves, and to have the confidence to be who they are. Especially in today’s world. My goal is for my music to help inspire people to communicate with each other, and to learn more about each other through music.””

– KateAngelMusic.com

Madam Radar

“MADAM RADAR is an Americana rock band that punches hard with their explosive harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and eclectic original tunes. The band is a tangled web of family and friends; Jace Cadle (rhythm guitar/vocals) is married to Kelly Green (lead guitar/vocals) who is the sister of Kody Lee (drums/vocals) who is engaged to Violet Lea (bass/vocals). Welcome to the Family.

Fronted by the trio of Kelly, Violet, and Jace, MADAM RADAR is a revolving door of high-energy singer-songwriters, each with their own perspective and style that magically seem to overlap like the layers of a kaleidoscope. With all four members of the band providing harmonies, MADAM RADAR is a wall of colorful sound that changes shape, demanding your undivided attention.

MADAM RADAR has shared stages with Renowned acts such as Bon Jovi, Arc Angels, Lukas Nelson, Hayes Carll, Billy Joe Shaver, Jack Ingram, Shinyribs, Jackie Venson, and Comedian Ron White. They are a two-time Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret) Grant recipient and were the first Austin-based band to perform at the Moody Center in Austin, TX.

MADAM RADAR released their first full length album under the name “The Texas KGB” in 2016 titled Songs in the Key of Pain. In 2017, they released their second full length album titled Welcome Home. Both were recorded at 512 Studios with Omar Vallejo.

MADAM RADAR announced their name change after being awarded their second grant from Black Fret in December 2019 at The Black Ball at ACL Live at the Moody Theater. They then released their third full length album Madam Radar in February of 2020. It was recorded at The Finishing School in Austin, Texas and produced by Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens and engineered by Grammy award winning Steve Christensen.

In October of 2021, MADAM RADAR went back into The Finishing School with Gordy Quist and Steve Christensen to record their newest studio album SPEAKS. It was released to a sold out show July 30th of 2022 at the 04 Center in Austin, TX. Kevin Conner of Austin’s Sun Radio called MADAM RADAR’s single Hands, “The best song to come out of Austin in 2022.”

During summer of 2023 MADAM RADAR rolled into Escondido Sound, the home studio away from home for Austin staples The Bright Light Social Hour, to work with Curtis Roush on their newest single Hole in My Head. The track is new wave-inspired pop rock with MADAM RADAR’s signature gang vocals backing up Violet Lea’s mesmerizing lead. Top it off with Kelly Green’s virtuosic guitar and a sparkling synth and you’re left with a modern step forward for Austin darlings MADAM RADAR. Hole in My Head was released August 27th, 2023.

Kelly Green-(lead/slide guitar/vocals)
Kody Lee – (drums/saxophone/vocals)
Jace Cadle- (rhythm guitar/vocals)
Violet Lea – (bass/vocals)”

-MadamRadar.com