aaamusic | On 17, Jun 2011

Artist: Cats and Cats and Cats
Release: Motherwhale (Album)
Label: Function Records
Format: CD/vinyl/mp3
Release date: 4th July 2011

Formed in 2005,Cats and Cats and Catshave been slowly carving out their
own musical niche with a satisfying blend of uplifting anthemic, folk
inspired pop.

The London four piece, featuring Ben (vocals, guitar), Tom (bass,
backing vocals), Doug (drums) and Jamie (guitar) – have shared stages
with musical heroes65 Days of Static,FoalsandBlood Red Shoes,as well as
performing twice at the legendaryGlastonbury Festival.

Previous releases include a split EP withThis Town Needs Gunson the
influential labelBig Scary Monsters,which placed Cats firmly on the
radar of publications such asNMEandRock Soundand gained stellar reviews
from popular music websiteDrowned in Sound.The group have also
recordedseveralMaida Valesessionsfor BBC Radio 1’sHuw StephensandBethan
Elfyn.

2010 saw the release of début albumIf I Had an Atlasthrough their new
home ofFunction Records(Maybeshewill, These Monsters, Juffage, Shield
Your Eyes) and was warmly received by both fans and critics alike.

This year sees the band follow on their success with
2ndalbumMotherwhale.Described as”Math pop story-telling in a museum of
crumbling instruments,” ittops off an already exciting 2011 which has
seen the band tour the U.S.A for the first time in May.

UK “Motherwhale” Tour Dates:

JUN 15 Undertone, Cardiff

JUN 16 TBC, Southampton (w/ A Genuine Freakshow)

JUN 17 Casey’s Ale House, Canterbury (w/ Delta Sleep)

JUN 18 TBC, Folkestone (w/ Delta Sleep)

JUN 19 The Vic, Swindon (w/ Delta Sleep)

“They write pop songs, but they are not afraid to experiment, and in
this way, they explore the best of both worlds, making them even harder
to forget.” 8/10,Drowned in Sound

“The best description, though, is probably this:it’s perfect.”Bearded
Magazine

“Epic post-rock crescendos and a capella interludes.”NME