Wild Cat Strike unveil the first taste of their upcoming debut album today (out this Autumn via Small Pond) with I Feel Good, a shot of laconic lyrical wit and melancholy delivered through an unshakeably catchy indie rock song with a country swing and the sing-along-ability of a beer-fuelled sea shanty. The accompanying video, which matches the ironical sentiment of the song with a full-blown Western style bar fight, was premiered via Clash magazine yesterday and builds on previous support from BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, Dork Mag, Punktastic and more.
As their sound has developed over recent years, a new breed of Wild Cat Strike songs has emerged. While keeping elements of their intense, post-rock roots – with swells of distorted guitar, dynamic switches and raw and flowing melodies – they have homed in on an energetic and fresh songwriting style. The lyrics of frontman Danny Byrom bring candid ruminations on life, death and memory; his vocals and guitar are joined by the formidable combination of Max Boughen (guitar), Chris Whitehorn (bass) and Joe Caple (drums).