Raksha Paksha

Drawing influence from love, heartache, and the magic of everyday life, this band aims to set a new tone. Raksha Paksha is a duo composed of Kat MacMartin on bass guitar and violin, Carolyn Gates on drums, and Shaolin Gates on piano and vocals. Their musical sound is characterized by a pulsing rock foundation on drums, rhythmic, percussive piano melodies, and rich vocals reminiscent of Alanis Morissette mixed with a little Ingrid Michaelson. The end result is an indie pop rock sound infused with major jazz influences, but exudes the intimacy and thoughtfulness of the singer-songwriter genre.