Pateka is a Richmond, California-based experimental rock quartet comprising childhood friends Elihu Knowles (keyboards/vocals), Dylan Ransley (guitar), Quinn Girard (bass), and Ryan Higley (drums). Their self-titled debut album, released in September 2025, seamlessly blends jazz, psychedelia, and neo-soul, reflecting themes of friendship, grief, and the esoteric. The band's unique sound, characterized by synthesized textures, off-kilter grooves, and expansive jazz harmonies, has drawn comparisons to artists like Palm, Badbadnotgood, and Sweet Trip. Pateka's music is a testament to their deep-rooted camaraderie and innovative spirit. ([societyartsandculture.com](https://www.societyartsandculture.com/article/850436315-bay-area-experimentalist-band-pateka-releases-self-titled-debut-lp?utm_source=openai))