Alpha Cat Takes the Music World by Storm with Their Latest EP Release

Alpha Cat, the alternative rock band, has just released their latest EP entitled “Venus Smile… Retrograde” through the Aquamarine record label. This new release showcases Alpha Cat’s growth and evolution as a collective, bringing together their unique blend of music and talent to create a powerful and thought-provoking collection of songs.

The theme of the EP revolves around the idea that a broken heart can reveal what a person is made of and the overwhelming exhaustion that society experiences in the current world. The songs also reflect Elizabeth McCullough’s observations of the world becoming too divided and extreme and her search for a hopeful resolution and reconnection of these separations.

The band consists of singer, songwriter and acoustic guitar player Elizabeth McCullough, guitarist Doug Pettibone, bassist Reggie McBride, drummer Jason Harrison Smith, percussionist Manuel Quintana, cellist Jane Scarpantoni, and Murphy Bug on backing vocals and additional guitar and bass. Each member brings their own unique musical background and talent to the band, making for a truly dynamic and diverse sound.

Alpha Cat started as a band and has since transformed into a collective, bringing together musicians from different backgrounds to create their unique sound. In the mid-90's, Elizabeth McCullough, a photographer and songwriter, reconnected with some old acquaintances, including James Mastro from the Bongos, and Richard Lloyd from Television. This led to the creation of their first studio demo and the beginning of Alpha Cat’s journey as a band.

Chris Butler, who is known for his 80's hits such as “I Know What Boys Like” and “Christmas Wrapping,” wrote a review of an early London show for Britain's “Get Rhythm” magazine. He described Alpha Cat’s work as “funny, intense, and surprisingly beautiful, 'how the fuck do you steer this thing called life' songs."

With the release of “Venus Smile… Retrograde,” Alpha Cat continues to captivate audiences with their thought-provoking and powerful music. Fans of alternative rock, as well as those seeking a fresh and unique sound, will not want to miss this latest offering from Alpha Cat.

Listen to "Venus Smile… Retrograde":

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ihOXYHCRSUhUeBohWtO0v