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Katharticus are a rock group from Dunedin, NZ, with an ethereal brand of experimental rock featuring heart-pounding soaring guitar and ukulele solos, searching heartfelt lyrics, and wild soulful drums that transcend western convention. The band is known for their mix of catchy rock tunes as well as progressive post rock instrumentals. Their first album featuring the singles Kiss Me K8 and Mouvery Shuffle attained Album of the Week on Kiwi FM. The band has also released the studio album Metro Angel, an EP Blow The Comfort Zone, and the single Wilson Parking.

Long-term band members Band members Michael Wingfield (Ukulele, guitar, lead vocals) and Greg Trounson (Bass, triangle, vocals) have latterly been joined by Dwayne Chisholm on Drums.