Cat Matador

Formed in 2007, from Oxford, Oxon, United Kingdom

Member since: 30 January 2009

Genres:Indie, Alternative, Film Soundtracks

About

Cat Matador are a 4 piece experimental indie band based in Oxford comprising of Liam Martin: Guitar and Vocals, Sian Lloyd-Williams: Violin and Backing Vocals, Wolfgang: Bass and Backing Vocals and Christopher Roe-French on Drums. They specialise in creating swathes of sound that are original, memorable and well structured. The songs range from ethereal, shoe-gazing, prog-influenced soundscapes to more melodic and poppy outings. Somewhere in between the sound of close personal contemplation and a large aircraft taking off, they wield delayed guitars, fuzzed up bass-lines, disco beats and soaring strings to sculpt their distinctive sound. Recently sharing the stage with acts such as iLikeTrains, Kyte, The British Expeditionary Force and Jonquil, they have been likened to many vastly varying acts such as: The National, British Sea Power, The Flaming Lips, The Cure, The Tindersticks, Joy Division, Cajun Dance Party and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. “[Cat Matador] create a high-octane form of indie rock that veers between epic and introspective but with enough force and character to keep the large crowd fully engaged" - Nightshift Magazine (Local) “Curiously arresting…It seems like it really shouldn't work but makes it all the more pleasurable that it does, the sum being truly greater than the parts" - The Fly “Indubitable” - BBC Oxford Introducing "part pop and part misery….Cat Matador show enormous commitment to their material, an experimental grunge/rock that is quite original, dynamic, catchy and very clever…they will surely emerge sooner or later as yet another amazing Oxford group” - Oxfordbands.com