I was alone 
and you were around
and that's how it started
I laid my face 
down onto your shoulder
You turned your head 
and everything changed

One moment we were friends
Then we were something more
One kiss that never ended
I'm seeing double 
but I know you're the one

Climbing the stairs
up into your room
to lie down on your bed
Funny this morning
we'd never have known
Now we're here in the dark
and I can see

The shape of you, it's new to me
But I think I know you well
I play it out after, over and over
in the back of my mind 
in the back of the taxi home

I was so hurt before
Now I am thankful for
everything you are
Cos you showed me
how it really feels
to be loved

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Music & lyrics by Anna Vincent.
Produced & mixed by Max Bloom.
Mastered by Joe Caithness at Joe Caithness Mastering.
Guitars, bass, keys performed by Max Bloom.
Drums performed by Adam Gammage.

Under The Glass

Seeing Double

everybody knows - demo

It’s been four years since we last heard from Tigercats, with the 2018 album Pig City marking the expansion of their sonic palette from indie-pop and alt-rock, to include highlife, afrobeat, and scuzzy West African psych.

The New Works EP is another step into the new for Tigercats, the sound of an increasingly political band, unbound by the records they’ve made previously, and enjoying the freedom of exploring and experimenting for these 5 new tracks.

“We’ve been a band over 10 years and it felt like all of our previous recordings have been leading up to this one. After Duncan switched from guitar to kalimba a few years back, and we welcomed a horn section into the line-up, the sound has been getting denser and grittier, particularly live. With this recording we’ve finally managed to capture some of that energy on record.”

The opening track New Work, a song about the relentless tyranny of labour in the 21st century, grows from the synth bass riffs and riotous brass lines with production inspired by industrial techno like JK Flesh, to display lyrical ferocity not often heard.
The Space came together completely improvised in the studio, and reflects on the fight for space to create art - in a world fighting for your attention 24-7, and the depletion of available arts spaces.
The intensity subsides for The Picture, a track whose origins date back to the writing of the band’s second record. More reminiscent of Tigercats’ indie credentials, drawing on the textures of Low or Yo La Tengo, it is developed here by a band confidently hitting their stride.

New Works was written in 2019 and recorded at Lightship 95 on the Thames, and at Big Jelly in Ramsgate. Originally scheduled for a spring 2020 release, we’re excited to finally bring you these 5 tracks and the promise of a return to blistering live shows from Tigercats.

Tigercats are a kalimba-led psychedelic pop band from East London.
Having honed his songwriting craft in the short-lived but much much-missed Esiotrot, in 2010, Duncan Barrett went about forming a new band and recruited sibling/long-time producer Giles Barrett (bass), talented songstress Laura Kovic (keys), as well as Paul Rains (guitar, of Allo Darlin’).

The band have performed throughout the UK and Europe and have supported The Wave Pictures, Allo Darlin and Darren Hayman among others. They have also performed at the End of the Road and Primavera Festivals and have appeared on Spanish TV (RTVE Radio3) and Indietracks. A tour of the USA and Canada included a headline appearance at NYC Popfest.

New Works harks a return to Fika Recordings, having released the debut Tigercats album Isle of Dogs back in 2012, bookending albums with Fortuna Pop! (2014’s Mysteries) and El Segell Del Primavera (2018’s Pig City).

Tigercats are:
Duncan Barrett - Vocals, Kalimba
Giles Barrett - Bass, Production
Laura Kovic - Keys, Vocals
Paul Rains - Guitar, Vocals
Will  Connor - Drums, percussion
Seb Silas - Baritone saxophone
Meridyth Dickson - Alto saxophone
Thom Punton - Trumpet

New Works

Doxxed & Loaded

Tigercats - Doxxed & Loaded

Just a happy, jangly song. Hope to add lyrics to it soon :)

Stop and smell the roses (DEMO)

In Spite of It All

In Spite Of It All

(2022) Synergy

slinky.to/badhabits

Lyrics:

Slugging around yet another day
Someone said I’ve changed
But I still feel the same

Lost half my accent
Why would I still have it?
Someone said I’ve changed
I guess I have in ways
But still, I’ve got my

Bad habits
Bad habits
Oh, my
Bad habits
My bad habits
Oh, my

Got myself angry again today
Man, I hoped I’d changed
But maybe I’m the same

Slouch my way through an open door
Privilege sure talks
And it knows my name
(And it knows)
And it knows my

Bad habits
Bad habits
Oh, my
Bad habits
My bad habits
Oh, my

I’m a creature of habit
Mm, I can’t hack it
I’m a creature of habit, oh no

(Bad)
Bad

Habits

Modify and make changes
Photoshop and crop the image
Permanence is scary

Bad Habits

02. Drifting

New track released April 4th 2022.

Over the last few years I have built my own recording studio, and this is the first product of that. I worked closely with Ed Ripley (NOFX/Frank Turner/Spice Girls) he also mastered 'Shake On The Floor'.

The ethos behind this song; and future releases from this writing period, have focused on letting go of any cultures and restrictive associations. Just doing what felt right for me and having the freedom to express myself from my own studio.

Written & produced by Chris Barnes

Shake On The Floor

take as long as you like
you’re only halfway home
just breathe it in, listen
cause they tried calling your phone
can’t help but take this time in solitude, that’s the way for you

break, apart from what you know
it will be good for you
just take it in, forgiven

talk about the things you need
post a thought and throw it all away
cause time after time when there’s no one around
remember all the things you lost in these empty towns

shape, the world with your mind
go on distract yourself
pretend it’s real, imagine
cause they tried breaking you down
sponsored algorithm, unavoidable
time lost immeasurable

talk about the things you need
post a thought and throw it all away
cause time after time when there’s no one around
remember all the things you lost in these empty towns

empty towns

From the "Hey There Flower" LP by Tony Jay, released by Mt.St.Mtn. on May 6, 2022, MTN-35

Hey There Flower

Tony Jay - The Portal

Richmond, VA

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*I do not own the rights to the artwork I use for my songs.  All rights go to the original artists.

Stop and smell the roses (DEMO)

Lincoln Martin