Following months of rumours, The Cat Empire have finally revealed their new album will be available on the 11th of March 2016, and they want to put you on the cover.
‘Rising With The Sun’ was recorded over the course of 2015, in between touring commitments which saw them play to a global audience of over half a million people, including headlining some of the worlds biggest festivals, and a sold out show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall.
But with their incredible global success, they haven’t forgotten the fans who helped get them there, and ‘Rising With The Sun’ will feature artwork which acknowledges the fans.
“We know The Cat Empire fan to be a spirited, international, ageless, music loving person who loves to dance and have a good time,” reads a statement from the band.
“But sometimes from stage the audience can start to look like a blur of faces. Beautiful as that is, we want to know who you are, and we want to be able to see each and every one of your faces. So we are going to shine the spotlight back on The Cat Empire global army of fans for a moment, and ask you to share a photo of yourself with us”.
Photos received will be used in the artwork for ‘Rising With The Sun’, the ultimate way of saying thanks to their fanbase.
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‘Rising With The Sun’ was recorded in their home town of Melbourne, with sought after producer and long-time friend Jan Skubiszewski.
“We kept everything fresh” frontman Felix Riebl revealed. “We were confident because we had a sound from our previous record (2013’s ‘Steal The Light’) that we were really happy with, so that was our starting point… it was just a matter of going back to that physical space and coming up with new songs.”
“The spontaneous side of our music is the thing people are drawn to,” adds co-frontman Harry James Angus. “We started each day with all the musicians finding their seat, and we’d get a sound and play.”
“Something would sound good and we’d develop a song out of it. Me and Felix both brought ideas we’d already developed to the table but they were able to be borne out in the band in a very spontaneous way”.
Pre-sales for the new album will go live this week on the bands website.
A 100% independent band globally, The Cat Empire have the freedom to offer fans exactly what they want, and they are doing just that with pre-order packages that include coveted opportunities like attending sound check, one on one music workshops with band members, Harry and Ollie performing in peoples homes, signed memorabilia, and many more.
If you fancy your mug featuring on the record, you’ll need to be quick and upload your face by December 20th 2015.
You can enter via the “Faces of The Cat Empire” Tab on Facebook, or go to http://thecatempire.com/comp.html OR fans can also enter on instagram or twitter by using the hashtag #facesofthecatempire.
The Cat Empire 2016 Tour Dates
Thursday 4 March – FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE, WA
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=58598
Friday 5 March – 3 OCEANS WINERY, MARGARET RIVER, WA
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=58596
Saturday 6 March – CASTELLI ESTATE, DENMARK, WA
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=58597
Friday 11 March – WOMADELAIDE, SA
http://womadelaide.com.au/
Sunday 27 March – BLUES FEST, BYRON BAY, NSW
http://www.bluesfest.com.au/
