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Hometown: Melbourne, VIC, AU
Website: www.new.facebook.com
Sounds Like: The Decemberists, Mojo Juju, Ed Harcourt, Beirut, The Cat Empire
Genre: Alternative
Described by Inpress Magazine as "Cabaret/Circus/Euro Indie Folk-Pop Wunderkinds", Melbourne quintet The Tiger & Me weave a rare mixture of styles and sounds as three lead vocalists exchange and merge tunes from whispered ballad to fevered maelstrom. Driven by piano, bass and drums, the band also draws on guitars, ukulele, accordion, violin and five voices to create an identifiable sound.
The Tiger & Me released their critically-lauded debut album From a Liar to a Thief in 2010, which led to breakthrough appearances at several festivals including Port Fairy and Apollo Bay.
In 2012 they signed to ABC Music's imprint label “Four|Four” (Tim Rogers, Boy in a Box), before collaborating with ARIA-nominated producer Steven Schram (Little Birdy, The Cat Empire, Little Red) to create their second full-length album, The Drifter’s Dawn. The record was album of the week on ABC Dig and PBS and has again been well-received by press.
In 2013 they joined Gaga Publishing.
The Tiger & Me continue to work hard, touring consistently and taking their music around the country with a busy performing schedule.
“Driven by the trio of voices, which partner effortlessly with the underlying music, the record sometimes thunders, it sometimes whispers, the plethora of melody, the hooks, bringing you back for more, sticking in your brain as good pop should”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, 2013
“Driven by the trio of voices, which partner effortlessly with the underlying music, the record sometimes thunders, it sometimes whispers, the plethora of melody, the hooks, bringing you back for more, sticking in your brain as good pop should.”
Sydney Morning Herald
“As fun as it all is, the Tiger & Me is a band of emotional breadth and it shifts effortlessly through the gears from brass-bright exuberance, ambivalent, Gypsyish energy and a delicate-to-the-point-of delicious sombreness.
4 Stars
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James Jeffrey - The Australian
“The Tiger and Me's debut album is beautifully constructed and arranged, with marvellous momentum and a wonderful sense of adventure. A remarkable debut.”
Jeff Jenkins - Music Australia Guide (JB Hi-Fi)
“The Tiger and Me’s sound is simply made for performing live. There’s no denying that the recordings are great, and all of the songs are beautifully crafted, but it’s not until you see them unfold on stage that you begin to truly appreciate the talent and passion these guys have.”
Faster Louder
“Needless to say, I’m floored. That third EP can’t come soon enough; I need to hear more from The Tiger and Me.
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Sounds of Oz
“The Tiger & Me’s debut is a surprisingly complex gem of an album. 4.5/5
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Sam Hobson - Time Off Magazine (Brisbane)
“The Tiger & Me play a winning hand – shuffling confidently between their many musical suits and moods. If you like your music articulate, expressive and theatrical, The Tiger & Me delivers it wrapped with an insidious arch of the eyebrow and a knowing wink.”
Al Newstead - Beat Magazine
“With their unique blend of burlesque pop and polka-folk, no comparisons will do. Fresh, interesting and above all like nothing out there today.”
Monica Laskowski - DB Magazine
“Contagiously catchy yet not over-the-top, this music is escapism at its best.”
Max Easton - Soulshine
“The all-hands-in approach recalls The Cat Empire...
Their quieter moments bring to mind the lilting, rusting charm of early Augie March.
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Al Newstead - Beat Magazine
“Elements of country rub up against a cabaret feel and some Gypsyish tendencies. Accessible but esoteric enough to still stand out.”
Now Magazine (Toronto)
“Definitely one to watch as they rise in Melbourne’s music scene.”
Al Newstead - MX Newspaper
