The Cat Empire - Bird In Paradise Album Tour | München

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The Cat Empire

The Cat Empire are coming to Germany with a new album

01.10.2025 | Tonhalle Munich

The Cat Empire stand for a unique, energetic sound that transcends genre boundaries. After parts of the band said goodbye to the exhausting touring life, singer Felix Riebl and pianist Ollie McGill have gathered a new group of talented musicians around them. The characteristic brass sound continues to play a major role, but Felix gives free rein to his preference for driving rhythms and the rhythm section in particular has gained in importance.

With "Bird in Paradise", their tenth studio album and the first with the new line-up, The Cat Empire are continuing along this path. The record, which will be released on March 21 via BMG Australia, is inspired by flamenco and was recorded in a dynamic, organic studio session. Instead of relying on fragmented individual recordings, the band opted for a "live in the room" approach to capture the energy and spontaneity of the moment.

The idea for "Bird in Paradise" began as an experiment and took shape within a few days. The title track was created spontaneously in a late studio session and embodies the creative freedom that permeates the entire album. Supported by long-time collaborators such as Richard Tedesco and an expanded line-up of musicians including Lazaro Numa on horns and Grace Barbé co-writing several songs, the album combines diverse global influences.

Songs like "La Gracia" reflect trumpeter Lazaro's trip to Spain, while "Blood on the Stage" captures the energy of the European tour. "Doing Fine" radiates a rousing, self-confident dynamic. The album also marks a milestone in the band's history: Never before have so many different languages been found on a The Cat Empire record.

The creative freedom is also reflected visually: the album artwork by Giulia McGauran was created in parallel with the recordings and lends the music a colorful and lively aesthetic. The title "Bird in Paradise" is not just a play on words - it is symbolic of music that arrives exactly where it belongs: in a world full of colors, rhythms and unbridled joie de vivre.

The Australians will be taking the new album on tour this October. The "Bird in Paradise" album tour will also make five stops in Germany.

The tour is presented by kulturnews and MusikBlog.de.

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