This is from the second EP from London-based band Cat Bear Tree out Oct Oct 23rd, Launch show Oct 24th @ Power Lunches, Dalston.

Find out more about the band at www.catbeartree.com

Press: chris@lostinthemanor.co.uk

In Actual Fact

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Deriving their name from a kick ass cat and a cowardly bear, Cat Bear Tree are a London-based trio who play angular riot indie rock punk pop music. Formed in March 2011, they're currently gigging all over London and beyond. 

Crayons is the first track from the band, giving you a little taste of what they have to offer. The track will be available as a free download in September 2012. 

Want to know more visit www.facebook.com/catbeartreeband or follow us on Twitter @Catbeartree

Crayons

Masqueraders written and performed by Cat Bear Tree

Masqueraders

Blind - performed and written by Cat Bear Tree - 2012 

Blind

“They’re fantastic” Simon Raymonde, Amazing Radio.

Enthused by the trail-blazing women forming brilliant bands such as The Donnas, L7 and Elastica, the three members of Cat Bear Tree spent their teenage years sneaking into London gigs and sourcing inspiration from the capital’s more independently inclined music scenes. It was this punk-rock spirit that first bonded Zoe Konez (guitar and vocals), Claudia Mansaray (bass and vocals) and Sarah Smith (drums and vocals), three fearless players who’d been cutting their teeth on the DIY circuit. Having joined forces it was clear that Cat Bear Tree were a forceful prospect, their infectious indie hooks and open-book lyrics soon earning plaudits on both the blogosphere and stage, where key shows included supports to Mike Skinner and The Tuts. Debut EP ‘Let’s Share Hearts’ was an early statement of intent, earning the group comparisons to the likes of Electrelane and Sleater-Kinney, but it is new release ‘Settled In Our Hearts’ that captures the true qualities of Cat Bear Tree and will stand as their launchpad to broad acclaim, for, as the band admit: “We’ve pushed ourselves further out. This EP sounds like us, now, and we can’t wait for people to connect with it.”

Social media:
www.catbeartree.com
facebook.com/catbeartree
twitter.com/catbeartree

For further info and interview/sessions - chris@lostinthemanor.co.uk; nick@lostinthemanor.co.uk

Quotes:

SIMON RAYMONDE, COCTEAU TWINS/BELLA UNION RECORDS/AMAZING RADIO –"They’re fantastic aren’t they? How are they unsigned? That makes no sense at all. I like them very much.”

SHATTERJAPAN – “Cat Bear Tree…smashed the stage with their no-nonsense set, leaving us without a breath in between tracks, belting out their melodic, soul-filled and often punky sounds, with fantastic vocals, tight guitar riffs and solid drums.”

MEGAPENG.NET – “THE BEST BAND in 2013!”

AMY BELL, THE GIRLS ARE – “Packed full of lilting indie-pop melodies, spiky riffs and heart-twisting melodies, they’ve already come highly acclaimed by Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde, and the girls are is going to throw our hat into the ring too and say that we’re ever so slightly smitten as well.”

DON’T DANCE HER DOWN BOYS – “Cat Bear Tree are a professional, well-rehearsed band who are showing the crusty punks you can play your instruments, sing in tune and learn the words and still be punk. This is a band that you need in your life.”

FEELING GLOOMY PROMOTER, O2 ISLINGTON ACADEMY – “You guys are in another class, we’d love to have you back.”

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