In less than three years, KATZROAR has emerged as a witch and muse of the psychedelic rock scene. Having already amassed over 28 million streams, opened for and toured with artists such as Christian Kuria, BALTHVS, and Kerala Dust on the east and west coast, this early success foretells a promising vision for the future of this independent artist. 

KATZROAR sounds like if Hermanos Gutierrez had a witchy sister, or if Khruangbin and Stevie Nicks made an album. The project fits in the contemporary trend of neo-psychedelic, but adds the power of the female voice to the melodic interplay of dreamy guitar and groovy bass, blending psych, rock, funk and pop. Through ethereal vocals, poetic lyrics and instrumental landscapes, KATZROAR casts spells for body, soul and spirit. Their live show feels like an enchanting ritual, a psychedelic journey within, a transformative and transportive experience. 

Led by Kat Avila, KATZROAR started in 2019 in Oakland, CA. After releasing their first album Invocation in 2021, the original band broke up and the band went on hiatus for almost two years. The heartbreak of this loss fueled Avila to devote herself to her music fully, and since she brought the project back in 2024 she has worked with a collective of musicians, released an EP, her second album, over a dozen collabs with 10 different artists, and played all over North America. 

KATZROAR is both the moniker of Kat the artist and the name of the band. Because of the collective nature, the project carries an element of mystery – you never know exactly who is playing, and every song or performance is different than the one before. KATZROAR has been called an active metamorphosis, a cult of transformation, where audience and band members alike don feline masks and everyone is invited to be a KATZ.