Cheatahs

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Cheatahs
Origin London, England
Genres Shoegaze, noise rock
Years active2009 (2009)–2016
Labels Wichita Recordings
MembersDean Reid
James Wignall
Marc Raue
Nathan Hewitt
Website cheatahs.net

Cheatahs were a British shoegaze band formed in London, England in 2009.

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History

Three of the four members of Cheatahs hailed from different countries: vocalist Nathan Hewitt from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; bassist Dean Reid from San Diego, California; and drummer Marc Raue from Dresden, Germany. [1]

Hewitt and Wignall first met in 2006, recruiting friends Reid and Raue a few years later.

Their first release, the "Warrior" single, was issued in 2009, followed by the Coare and Sans EPs. The latter two were compiled as Extended Plays in 2013.

The band released their eponymous debut full-length album on Wichita Recordings in early 2014, supported by tours of the United States and Europe. [2]

Their fourth EP, Sunne, was released on 23 February 2015. On 31 March 2015 they announced its follow-up, 紫 (Murasaki), inspired by Japanese novelist Murasaki Shikibu, and in particular, her novel The Tale of Genji . [3]

On 18 August 2015, Cheatahs previewed new song "Seven Sisters" and announced that their second full-length album, Mythologies, would be released on 30 October by Wichita. [4]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles and EPs

Members

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References

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  3. "Cheatahs Announce New EP, 紫' (Murasaki)". DIY Magazine. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. "Cheatahs Detail New Album 'Mythologies' | News | Clash Magazine". Clashmusic.com. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2020.