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KATCHAFIRE’S
latest remix
“WHO YOU WITH
(REVIVAL 2.0)”
single out now
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“And if you do me a favour, I’ll pick you up and it’ll be so nice. Who you with…?” – Katchafire
“Katchafire have stayed true to their original goals, aiming to be about whānau, celebrating Indigenous roots and creativity while delivering an unforgettable experience through their songs and live shows.” – ROLLING STONE (AUS)
Ahead of dropping their ‘Revival 2.0’ Remixed And Remastered album on January 9, Maori reggae rockers Katchafire tease us with one more single; ‘Who You With (Revival 2.0)’ on December 19.
“’Who You With’ was Katchafire‘s second single release in 2001, recorded at Wintec Studios in Hamilton, New Zealand. The song is about the band having fun in the early cover gig days playing in bars around Hood Street” said singer & founding member Logan Bell. The ‘Revival 2.0’ album sees their platinum debut album from 2003 remixed by Logan Bell, Stephen Maxwell and Phillip McFarlane.
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“Originally recorded around 2000, the ‘Revival’ album was the band’s first time together in a studio, our first time tracking and mixing and they weren’t as hands-on as they are now with the process. We felt that certain aspect of the finished album left us wanting, so remixing the album is something we’ve always talked about. Twenty-three years on we got the chance, and it was really fun to hear the original studio performances. They still stand up today and it made me feel real proud of those early recordings and the OG team”, Katchafire singer and founding member Logan Bell said.
Katchafire will celebrate NYE with a show in New Zealand, and a show in Christchurch with Maoli on the day the ‘Revival 2.0’ Remixed & Remastered album drops, January 9; before joining reggae icons UB40 for shows in Fiji and back home in Aotearoa.
Katchafire’s sound is defined by their seamless fusion of vibrant reggae rhythms with Māori influences, a unique combination resonates with listeners across the globe, making their music both deeply soulful and widely accessible.
As leading advocates for Māori music and Pacific reggae, for almost twenty-five years Katchafire have consistently produced songs that celebrate the importance of whānau (family), unity, and a strong sense of cultural pride. Their enduring commitment to these values is evident in every heartfelt melody they write and every dynamic live performance they deliver, ensuring that their music continues to inspire and uplift audiences everywhere.
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NYE 31 Dec – Coroglen Tavern, Coroglen
Fri 9 Jan – Maoli: Hagley Park, Christchurch
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UB40/KINGSTON
CALLING TOUR –
NZ & FIJI 2026
Fri 30 Jan – King Charles Park, Fiji
Thu 5 Feb – Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei
Fri 6 Feb – Tremain Field, Napier
Sat 7 Feb – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Thu 12 Feb – Waitangi Park, Wellington
Fri 13 Feb – Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Sat 14 Feb – Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Tickets links & show details: here and here
Pre save KATCHAFIRE – Revival 2.0 Here
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