DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

ARTIST: Fantastic Cat

LOCATION: New York, NY [US]

FEATURED: Episode 61

ARTIST BIO

From the band: Fantastic Cat almost died. Each member also individually (but at separate times) faced devastating heartbreak, went to jail, got sober, almost quit music entirely, reconnected with a long-estranged family member, started making music again, hit rock bottom, had a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger who changed their perspective on life, almost quit music entirely a second time, reconciled their progressive, liberal ways with their strict, conservative upbringing, and embraced the raw power of their sexuality. It was quite a summer.

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Hailed by Rolling Stone as "the-supergroup-you-need-to-know," Fantastic Cat  released their irrefutably titled debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat , to widespread acclaim in 2022. The collection earned the vocal-trading, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut and sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe. 

Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume and a litany of critical acclaim. Where the group’s debut showcased the quartet as individual songwriters, their intoxicated/ing new album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat, finds the band writing collectively for the first time, leaning into their respective strengths to craft an alternately poignant and absurdist collection fueled by infectious hooks, lush harmonies, and unpredictable arrangements. Think CSNY if none of them were famous, or The Traveling Wilburys if none of them were famous, or the Eagles if they *really* didn’t get along.

FROM DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

We had a blast interviewing the guys from Fantastic Cat for Episode 61. We've been fans of the band ever since they released their first single, Fiona , in 2021. The music is catchy, insightful, irreverant, and well... fantastic! We know you'll love discovering this band's music if you haven't already. Check out our interview   with the band for a rollicking good time!