Nightmare and the Cat
| Nightmare and the Cat | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, United States |
| Genres | Indie Rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2010–2015 |
| Labels | Capitol Records |
| Website | nightmareandthecat.com |
| Members |
Django Stewart Samuel Stewart Claire Acey Scott Henson Brandon "Spike" Phillips |
Nightmare and the Cat is a five-piece British-American indie rock band that formed in 2010. The band consists of Django Stewart (vocals), Samuel Stewart (guitar), Claire Acey (vocals), Scott Henson (bass) and Spike Phillips (drums).
History
The band was formed in Los Angeles by brothers Samuel Stewart and Django Stewart, sons of musician/producer Dave Stewart and Siobhan Fahey. Samuel and Django had both been involved in previous bands in London and Los Angeles, including Blondelle and Django James and the Midnight Squires, respectively.[1]
The band built a considerable following on YouTube posting covers and acoustic performances.[2] The band self released the Nightmare and the Cat EP and soon garnered the attraction of major management companies and labels, signing with In De Goot Entertainment in 2011 who found them a home at Capitol Records in 2013.[3] Their debut release Simple EP, produced by Eric Valentine was released on Capitol Records on September 17, 2013. The band collaborates with artist Gary Baseman in their artwork and some live performances.[4] They are looking forward to the release of their first LP, also titled Simple, in July 2014. On May 15, 2014 Nightmare and the Cat performed "Undercover" on The Late Show with David Letterman.[5]
On October 28th, 2015 Django took to Facebook to announce that Nightmare and the Cat "is no more".
Touring
In 2013 the band toured across the United States supporting label mates Bastille with Little Daylight.[6] In 2014 they were on tour supporting Neon Trees with Smallpools.
Band members
- Django Stewart – lead vocals, tambourine
- Samuel Stewart – guitar
- Claire Acey – backing vocals, guitar, drums
- Scott Henson – bass guitar
- Brandon "Spike" Philips – drums
Discography
EPs
- Nightmare and the Cat EP - Self Released (12 July 2011)
- Simple EP - Capitol Records (17 September 2013)
LPs
- Simple - Capitol Records (22 July 2014)
References
- ↑ Hasty, Katy. "DJANGO JAMES & THE MIDNIGHT SQUIRES". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ↑ Chance, Michelle. "Nightmare and the Cat Interview". Virgin.com. Virgin. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ↑ "Indie Spotlight: Nightmare and the Cat". BMI.com. BMI. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ↑ "Gary Baseman - The Door Is Always Open - Exhibit at Skirball Cultural Center". LA Weekly. LA Weekly LP. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
- ↑ "Nightmare and the Cat perform Undercover on The Late Show with David Letterman". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Nightmare And The Cat Autumn 2013 Details Tour With Bastille & Little Daylight". Contact Music. contactmusic.com, LTD. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
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