Friday, April 26, 2019

Catbite Claws into our Hearts with "Catbite"


Courtesy of Catbite


Philly powerpop ska band Catbite (ex-The Snails/Dull Blue Lights, Posers and The Up Up Ups) sink their teeth into This is Croydon Fest 2 and open for The Slackers before unleashing their debut S/T album on May 7th.


Catbite kicks off with rockin' powerpop ska track "Come on Baby". Drummer Chris Pires and keyboardist Brittany Luna take the helm while guitarist Tim Hildebrand releases a furious solo. The band mellows down on R&B flavored rocksteady tune "Can't Give You Love", which is the latest single that they made a music video for. Johnny Mick lays down one groovy bassline while Hildebrand rocks out on guitar with Luna stealing the show on vocals as Matamoska's Esteban Flores Valenzuela takes over on keys.


Catbite picks it up with their first single, powerpop ska song "Amphetamine Delight". Drummer Pires pounds out the beat as guitarist Hildebrand shreds out the rhythm and slays with a solo while Luna and Hildebrand lay down some killer dual vocals. The album closes out with catchy powerpop ska anthem "Scratch Me Up". Luna throws down some wicked keys with Mick's upbeat bass skills as both Hildebrand and Luna level the jam with some sick guitar and keyboard solos. Catbite is one standout ska album that exceeds expectations with a perfect blend of ska, rocksteady, R&B, rock and even dub, delivered with punk ferocity. Watch out for Catbite as they continue to pounce around the country and into our minds.



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Catbite is playing This is Croydon Fest 2 at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, located at 909 Ray Avenue in Croydon, PA on May 4th and with NYC ska band The Slackers and Philly ska band Ruder Than You at World Cafe Live, located at 3025 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA.


~ Garyn Klasek

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