Peter Katis

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Peter Katis
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Katis in 2016
Background information
BornApril 1966 (age 59)
New York City, United States
Genres Alternative rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Record producer, audio engineer, mixer, musician
Years active1990–present
Website Tarquin Studios

Peter Katis is a Grammy Award-winning record producer, audio engineer, mixer, and musician.

Contents

He is noted for his long-standing collaborations with The National, Interpol, Frightened Rabbit, Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Guster, Trey Anastasio, Tokyo Police Club, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Bloc Party, and The Head and the Heart. In recent years, he has also worked with Hozier, Moby, Death Cab for Cutie, Gang of Youths, Kurt Vile, Stars, Middle Kids, The Paper Kites, and PUP. (See Discography).

Katis works primarily out of his residential studio, Tarquin Studios, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Personal life

Katis was born in New York City in April 1966 to Dr. Lauma Katis and Dr. James Katis, both psychiatrists. His brothers are Tom Katis and Tarquin Katis. He grew up in Connecticut and attended New Canaan Country School and Greenwich High School. He earned a degree in Visual Arts from the University of Vermont. Katis lives with his family in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Career

Peter Katis' music career began in the late 1980s with The Philistines Jr., an experimental pop band composed of Katis (vocals, guitar, keyboards), his brother Tarquin Katis (vocals, bass), and their friend Adam Pierce (drums). The band's first gig was an opening spot for Phish in front of a sparse crowd on the campus of the University of Vermont. [1]

The Philistines Jr.'s early albums—Greenwich, CT (1991) and The Continuing Struggle of The Philistines Jr. (1993)—received critical acclaim and charted on college radio stations across North America. The band also received frequent airplay from John Peel on his BBC Radio 1 program. Upon hearing their first album, Peel telephoned the band “just to say how much he liked the record,” and invited them to record a Peel Session in London. They went on to record two more and toured the UK concurrently. [2]

While continuing to write and perform with The Philistines Jr., Katis developed a reputation as a recording engineer and mixer, initially working on projects for friends and fellow independent musicians. His technical skills and production style gradually led to collaborations with a wider circle of artists, establishing him as a sought-after producer in the indie and alternative rock scenes.

In 1998, Katis opened Tarquin Studios—a dedicated production space—in a 7,000-square-foot Victorian home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. [3] [4] Working as a producer / audio engineer / mixer, his most notable collaborations include:

The National - Katis has worked with The National on all ten of their studio albums: Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003), Cherry Tree (2004), Alligator (2005), Boxer (2007), [5] [6] High Violet (2010), Trouble Will Find Me (2013), Sleep Well Beast (2017), I Am Easy to Find (2019), [7] First Two Pages of Frankenstein (2023), and Laugh Track (2023). Trouble Will Find Me received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Sleep Well Beast received the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. [8] [9]

Interpol - Katis mixed Interpol’s debut album Turn On the Bright Lights (2002), which became a landmark release in the post-punk revival movement, [10] [11] as well as their follow-up Antics (2004). [12] Both albums were critically acclaimed and played a key role in establishing the band’s international success. Katis subsequently worked with lead singer Paul Banks on Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper (2009) and Banks (2012). [13]

Bloc Party - Katis mixed Bloc Party’s debut album Silent Alarm (2005), which was nominated for the Mercury Prize and named “Album of the Year” by NME. The record is widely regarded as one of the defining British indie rock albums of the 2000s.

Frightened Rabbit -  Katis produced The Midnight Organ Fight (2008) and The Winter of Mixed Drinks (2010) for the Scottish band. The 10th-anniversary tribute album, Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight (2019) included a cover of "Bright Pink Bookmark" by The Philistines Jr. The release served not only as a celebration of the band's work but also as a tribute to Scott Hutchison's legacy. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the album went to support Tiny Changes, a mental health charity established by Hutchison's family in his memory. [14] [15]

Discography

YearTitleArtistCredits
1991Greenwich, CT The Philistines Jr. Lyrics, Performer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
1993The Continuing Struggle of The Philistines Jr. The Philistines Jr. Lyrics, Performer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
1994When the Doves Cry: The Music of Prince Bob Belden Assistant Engineer
1995ThumperEngineer, Audio Engineer
The True Story James Kochalka Superstar Producer, Engineer
The Sinking of the S.S. Danehower The Philistines Jr. Lyrics, Performer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Bingham's Hole The Mommyheads Producer
1st Bubble Core Records SamplerEngineer
1996Resonance Found at the Core of a BubbleEngineer
Happiest Guys in the WorldHappiest Guys in the WorldEngineer, Mixing
After School SpecialEngineer
100% Hockey...and Other Stuff The Zambonis Engineer, Illustrations, Artwork
1997Show & Tell: A Stormy Remembrance of TV ThemesEngineer
Pop PieProducer, Engineer
Play-Off Fever! The Zambonis Engineer
Monkey vs. Robot James Kochalka Superstar Producer, Engineer, Various Instruments, Vocals (Background), Layout Design
Half Empty Michael Shelley Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Dylan Group & H.I.M.The Dylan GroupEngineer
Cradle the Balls Satanicide
1998Welcome to the Jungle Jim Rome Composer
Too Many Movies Michael Shelley Engineer
The True Meaning of Boodleybaye Mice Parade Engineer
Survival of the Illest: Live from 125 NYCDigital Editing
HeartdropsThe HeartdropsEngineer
Dreams Gone SourThe Absolute ZerosProducer, Recorder
Deserter's Songs Mercury Rev Engineer
After the Morning Katie McMahon Engineer
1999Ramda Mice Parade Engineer
More Adventures in Lying DownThe Dylan GroupEngineer
Enemy HogsOneidaEngineer, Mixing
2000Ur-Klang SearchThe Dylan GroupEngineer
Steel RodOneidaMixing
Put-Outs Sing the HitsPut-OutsMixing
Now Is the Time: Live at the Knitting FactoryAlex BlakeEngineer, Pre-Mastering Engineer
Kiss Without Makeup Franklin Bruno Engineer, Mixing
Eat CrowPantsProducer, Engineer, Mastering, Various Instruments, Layout Design
Come on Everybody Let's RockOneidaMixing
2001The Operating Theater Brian Dewan Engineer, Mixing
The Ghost of Fashion Clem Snide Mixing
Mokoondi Mice Parade Engineer, Mixing, Overdub Engineer
I Blame You Michael Shelley Mixing, Recorder
ElzaElzaProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Don't Trust Whitey James Kochalka Superstar Producer, Mixing, Mastering, Recording
Anthem of the MoonOneidaEngineer, Mixing
Analog vs. Digital The Philistines Jr. Producer, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Artwork, Composer
All Is Dream Mercury Rev Engineer
2002Turn on the Bright Lights Interpol Engineer, Mixing
Pushbutton ParfaitRaymond Scott OrchestretteEngineer, Mastering
On a Wire The Get Up Kids Engineer, Mixing
MTV Road Rules: Don't Make Me Pull This Thing Over, Vol. 1Mixing
Interpol Interpol Engineer, Mixing
For the Kids [Nettwerk compilation]Producer, Engineer, Vocals (Background), Instrumentation
Each One Teach OneOneidaEngineer, Mixing
Atheists, ReconsiderLiars / OneidaEngineer
All Roads Lead to Salzburg Mice Parade Engineer, Mixing, Overdubs
2003Yes New YorkEngineer
Wild CardJim AllenEngineer
The Instinct Denali Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Stars at NoonSea RayEngineer, Mixing
Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers The National Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Maybe This Christmas Too?Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Keep It Together Guster Recording
Heather Satanicide Engineer, Audio Engineer
A Winter's Night: The Best of Nettwerk Christmas AlbumsProducer, Engineer, Mixing
2004The O.C. Mix 2Engineer
My Body: The PistolLes Baton RougeProducer, Engineer
Matador at FifteenEngineer
Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus? Guster Mixing, Producer, Recording
Lightning and the SunKaty MaeEngineer, Keyboards
Life of the Party Longwave Mixing
Fine Lines Robbers on High Street Engineer
Cherry Tree The National Engineer
Antics Interpol Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing
Aghast AgapeThe ProsaicsProducer, Engineer, Audio Engineer, Audio Production
2005Trilateral Commission Jimi Tunnell Assistant Engineer
Tree City Robbers on High Street Producer, Engineer, Mixing
The Loyal Tiger Lou Mixing
The Loving Sounds of Static Mobius Band Producer, Mixing
The Golden Republic The Golden Republic Producer, Engineer, Audio Engineer, Audio Production
Our Most Beloved James Kochalka Superstar Producer, Main Personnel
Nights Wave Mice Parade Mixing, Overdubs
Hanukkah Rocks The LeeVees Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Instrumentation
DoublePlays: All Is Dream/Deserter's Songs Mercury Rev Engineer
City vs. Country Mobius Band Engineer, Mixing, Audio Production
Bem-Vinda Vontade Mice Parade Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing, Overdubs
Alligator The National Producer, Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing, Audio Production, Vocals
2006Tremors Humanzi Producer, Mixing
Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly James Kochalka Superstar Composer
Peoples HiM Engineer
How Do You Spell Channukkahh? The Leevees Fender Rhodes, Guitar, Mixing, Producer, Recording, Vocals (Background)
Hockey Monkey James Kochalka Superstar Composer, Producer
Gravity Won't Get You High The Grates Mixing
Diet Pills & Magazines Humanzi Mixing
Catastrophe Keeps Us Together Rainer Maria Producer, Engineer, Mixing
19-20-20 The Grates Mixing
2007One Man Wrecking Machine Guster Recording
Mice Parade Mice Parade Assistant Engineer
MarginaliaNurse & SoldierProducer, Engineer, Mixing
I'll Follow You Oakley Hall Engineer, Mixing
Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters The Twilight Sad Mixing
Boxer The National Producer, Engineer, Mixing
AnjulaAnjula PrasadMixing
2008Up with the SunTitlesARP Synthesizer
The Midnight Organ Fight Frightened Rabbit Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Teeth Lost, Hearts Won The Grates Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Keyboards
Summer Palace Sunny Day Sets Fire Producer, Mixing
Secrets Are Sinister Longwave Producer, Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing
Re-Arrange Us Mates of State Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Vocals (Background), Bass
Heavenly Bender Sam Champion Mixing
Fight on the Ice The Zambonis Composer
Elephant Shell Tokyo Police Club Producer, Mixing
DeLeon DeLeon Engineer
5 Zusammen VerschwindenKarpatenhundMixing
2009Up End Atom: A Tribute to Atom & His PackageProducer, Engineer
These Four Walls We Were Promised Jetpacks Producer, Various Instruments, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Strict Joy The Swell Season Producer, ARP Synthesizer, Percussion, Performer, Featured Artist
Silver Starling Silver Starling Mixing
Reservoir Fanfarlo Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Love, Hate and Then There's You The Von Bondies Engineer, Audio Engineer
Julian Plenti Is...Skyscraper Paul Banks Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Additional Music
Dark Was the Night: Red Hot CompilationEngineer, Mixing
Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy Mark Mulcahy Producer
2010What It Means to Be Left-Handed Mice Parade Engineer, Mixing
The Winter of Mixed Drinks Frightened Rabbit Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Sleep Mountain The Kissaway Trail Producer, Mixing
Let's Go Coconuts!The MacaroonsEngineer
If a Band Plays In the Woods...? [16] The Philistines Jr. Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Vocals, Artwork, Instrumentation
How to Train Your Dragon: Music from the Motion Picture John Powell Drum Engineering, Percussion Engineer
High Violet The National Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Going the DistanceProducer
Go Jónsi Producer, Engineer
Everything Under the Sun Jukebox the Ghost Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Easy Wonderful Guster Engineer, Mixing
2011We Bought a Zoo [Original Soundtrack] Jónsi Producer
Prisoner The Jezabels Mixing
Outside Tapes 'n Tapes Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing
Mountaintops Mates of State Engineer
In the Pit of the Stomach We Were Promised Jetpacks Additional Production, Mixing
Fire Needs AirDazzled KidMixing
Deserter's Songs: Instrumental Mercury Rev Engineer, Mixing
2012Traveler Trey Anastasio Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Vocals, String Arrangements, Instrumentation
Tramp Sharon Van Etten Engineer, Mixing
Shallow Bed Dry the River Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Live: England vs. France Mice Parade Mixing
Julian Plenti Lives Paul Banks Producer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Five Minute Major (In D Minor) The Zambonis Engineer, Mixing
Epic Stadium AnthemsEngineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer
Circles Around the Sun Dispatch Producer, Engineer
Banks Paul Banks Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Animal Joy Shearwater Guest Artist, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
2013Trouble Will Find Me The National Mixing
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture SoundtrackMixing
Let's Be Still The Head and the Heart Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
Hummingbird Local Natives Mixing
Chop Chop Bell X1 Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Breach The Kissaway Trail Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Synthesizer
2014Youth Culture Forever PAWS Mixing
Ruckers Hill Husky Mixing
Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave The Twilight Sad Additional Production, Mixing
Honeyblood Honeyblood Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Electronic Percussion
Augustines Augustines Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
2015You're Going to Make It Mates of State Mixing
Then Came the Morning The Lone Bellow Mixing
The Positions Gang of Youths Mixing
Jackrabbit San Fermin Producer, Engineer, Mixing
B'lieve I'm Goin Down... Kurt Vile Mixing
After It All Delta Rae Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
2016This Is Your Life Augustines Producer, Mixing
Synthia The Jezabels Mixing
Omega/WhateverAversMixing
It's Not About the Witches T.O.L.D. Mixing
Everything and Nothing Hammock Mixing
Arms Bell X1 Mixing
And Then Like Lions Blind Pilot Mixing
Wild Rivers Wild Rivers
2017There Is No Love In Fluorescent Light [17] Stars Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation
The World We Built The Wild Reeds Producer, Engineer, Mixing
So Numb Sannhet Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Sleep Well Beast The National Producer, Mixing
Only the Lonely Colony House Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing
Near to the Wild Heart of Life Japandroids Additional Production, Mixing
MystifiedScarboroughProducer
Mysterium Hammock Mixing
Go Farther in Lightness Gang of Youths Mixing
2018On The Corner Where You Live The Paper Kites Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Lost Friends Middle Kids Mixing
Bottle It In Kurt Vile Additional Production, Engineer, Mixing
Before the Sun Goes Down The New Respects Mixing
2019Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ FightEngineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Mixing, Producer, Recording
The Blue EP Death Cab for Cutie Engineer, Mixing, Producer
Ruthless The Moth & the Flame Producer, Performer, Engineer, Mixing
Problems The Get Up Kids Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Natural, Everyday Degradation Remo Drive Engineer, Mixing
Help! The Philistines Jr. Lyrics, Performer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
I Am Easy to Find The National Mixing
Bobbie Gentry's the Delta Sweete Revisited Mercury Rev Mixing
2020Before Everything Got RealLULLANASProducer
Cormorant I & II San Fermin Mixing
Fish Pond Fish Darlingside Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards
Half Moon Light The Lone Bellow Mixing
Highway HoneyLULLANASProducer
Local Honey Brian Fallon Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards, Programming
MemphisLULLANASProducer
2021Weatherman Wild Rivers Producer
2022The Unraveling of Puptheband [18] PUP Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards
Angel in Realtime Gang of Youths Producer, Mixing
Sidelines Wild Rivers Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Instrumentation, Additional Production, Keyboards, Programming
2023Eat Your Young Hozier Mixing
First Two Pages of Frankenstein The National Engineer
History Books [19] [20] The Gaslight Anthem Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Keyboards
Laugh Track The National Engineer, Additional Production
Resound NYC Moby Mixing
The Big Mess Tanlines Mixing, Keyboards, Additional Production
Unreal Unearth Hozier Mixing, Engineer
2024Born Horses Mercury Rev Mixing
Plastic: The AlbumCindertalk / Scott Guild / Stranger CatCo-Producer, Mixing Engineer
Rome [21] [22] [23] The National Mixing
Thoughts and Observations The Coronas Mixing
Softly Softly Tall Heights Mixing
2025Dark Dark Bright Nick and June Producer, Mixing
Every Time I Feel AfraidCarriersMixing
When Youth Fades AwaySomebody's Child
Ghost Walker James Kochalka Superstar
Empty WordsRadio Free AliceProducer, Recording, Mixing

References

  1. ↑ "Peter Katis and Phish: "You Can Have Fun Without Being Silly"". Jambands.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "The Philistines Jr". Tarquinrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tarquin Studios". Tarquinrecords.com. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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  14. ↑ "Various Artists: Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's 'The Midnight Organ Fight'". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "Exclusive: Frightened Rabbit's Grant Hutchison Shares Tiny Changes Album Notes". Pastemagazine.com. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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