Oregon Music News

The California-raised and classically trained musician Natasha Kmeto, who now lives in Portland and enjoys more creative freedom because of it, is releasing her first full length album this Thursday, 11/11.

Holocene will host the party to celebrate and introduce “Expressor,” Kmeto’s album, which is rumored to stream live from her website that night. The festivities will get rolling with Graintable and Nicky Mason.

Having released her debut EP “9″ in 2009 along with a remix version later that year, entitled “‚àö9″ it’s rather exciting to be seeing this well-versed artist release her first full length here in Portland. Having toured with musicians of many backgrounds from age 15 on, she’s come into her own sound organically.

Self described as “Futuristic Soul” Kmeto is also musically entrenched in R & B, Hip Hop, Jazz and Electronic. She was classically trained in keyboard, and also produces and carefully crafts live shows. This woman is serious business, and damn does she sound good!

Check out this trailer and get a feel for her vibe:

Kmeto’s music is youthful, but chill. She’s full of observations and admissions, making her stories, which are sung seductively and so beautifully embedded in electronic soundscapes, ever so easy to get close to.

She’s unquestionably one of the rare artists that will quench your thirst when the night is dark and late, the mood philosophic and sexy. Perhaps more interestingly, the same songs can be energizing, and danceable if listened to in another light. Equally good in secretive silence as is with a luminous lover, Kmeto’s versitility is not just in her training, but in her listenability.

Come visit, and celebrate this night lark 11/11 at Holocene, and bring your favorite friends.

Show starts at 8 PM, 21+, $5.