The Native Cats

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The Native Cats
Origin Hobart, Tasmania
Genres Post-punk
Years active2007–present [1]
Labels
Members

The Native Cats are an Australian post-punk band from Hobart, Tasmania formed in 2007, consisting of frontwoman Chloe Alison Escott and bassist Julian Teakle. They are known for their 2018 album John Sharp Toro, which was partly inspired by Escott's gender transition. [2] [3] In 2023, they released The Way On is the Way Off, consisting of material written for the PRISM series of experimental shows in Hobart. [4] "Suplex" was named one of the best Australian songs of December 2023 by The Guardian . [5] That same year, their catalogue was released on streaming services by Chapter Music. [6] In their live shows, Escott often performs with nothing but synthesiser presets on a Nintendo DS. [1] [7]

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Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

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References

  1. 1 2 Hennessey, Kate (4 August 2021). "A day out with The Native Cats in Hobart". NME. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. Cutting, Lucie (24 September 2023). "The Native Cats reflect on 2018 release John Sharp Toro". ABC Radio Hobart. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. "Pulse: Hobart duo speak in Native tongue". Hobart Mercury. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. Billy, August (12 December 2023). "The Native Cats: "There Is a Real Overlap in Our Sensibilities and Interests"". Musicfeeds. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. "'Euphoric', 'opalescent', 'perfect pop confection': Australia's best new music for December". The Guardian. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. "The Native Cats' Catalogue is Available on Streaming Services for the First Time". Musicfeeds. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  7. Martin, Josh (19 October 2020). "On her debut solo album, Chloe Alison Escott reimagines a career that never happened". NME. Retrieved 9 September 2024.