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Starecat.Female fronted by a charismatic, Mancunian, punk and rock-inspired band, Starecat has released their first single - the infectious two-and-a-half minute track “Dum Dum” - along with an official launch party at 12 Bar in Soho.The single was recorded and mixed by producer Paul Tipler (Leatherface, Idlewild & 80s Matchbox B-line Disaster) at Press Play Studios in Bermondsey.The new single is available to buy from Rough Trade West - 130 Talbot Road, London, W11 1JA - or visit the Rough Trade Records website.We also have T-Shirts for sale - email us to buy one : starecat@live.co.ukReviews“All of the cool gustiness found in Kim Deal's voice from The Pixies. Front girl with tood is the deal for sure, with some rock'n'roll electric guitar solos to go. PJ Harvey and Le Tigre are other touchstones here.” - Bugbear Promotions, Oct 2009“Punk-edged vocals and rock and roll guitars, what you end up with is a stomping track that's full of attitude.” – The Mag, Nov 2009Rob Love, from Alabama 3, said: “The singer is a little fireball”, while London Calling Promotions commented: “Amazing frontwoman with a voice to match”Live ReviewThe Enterprise, Camden, on 16 Jan 2010, by Steph Phillips from The Girls Are."In a tiny room above a heaving bar more and more bodies pack themselves into this increasingly small space. They are all screaming, chanting, waiting with anticipation for Starecat.Just over a year after forming, Starecat have shimmed their way in and out of many a London venue leaving a trail of dazed, confused, and wide-eyed admirers in their wake. Lead singer Quita leads the well dressed crew, with her jerky dance moves and pop-punk vocals. Tight riffs, Kathleen Hanna-esque vox and call and response make up the Starecat experience.Like every other night Starecat were on top form and raced through the set list like a band possessed. They walked on stage with no pretence and got down to business straight away. Quita wriggled and squirmed around the stage in musical ecstasy, drummer Gianni pounded away for dear life on a kit that looked like it needed a break every now and again. Guitarist Ev held his own in his corner and the same can be said for bassist Rob who kept the beat going, every now and again looking up at the audience. Starecat tunes tend to veer towards the better side of the pop-punk phenomenon, thankfully avoiding the dangerous line between enthusiastic and annoying. ‘Big Nothin’s’snarling vocals and loud/quiet ethos pleased the increasingly excited audience.The band ended with arguably their best song and new single, ‘Dum Dum’. The attitude riddle track played up to every raw note and poppy hook to make it the standout song of the gig. Starecat are a pop punk machine, oiled and willing to give their all into showing you how great they are. Are you ready?"



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