Cats on Trees
Delicate piano melodies anchored by steady, rhythmic drumming. Whimsical French indie pop that feels like a sun-drenched afternoon in a quiet garden.
Delicate piano melodies anchored by steady, rhythmic drumming. Whimsical French indie pop that feels like a sun-drenched afternoon in a quiet garden.
Cats on Trees is a French duo consisting of Nina Goern and Yohan Hennequin, formed in Toulouse in 2007. The project represents a significant stylistic pivot for both members: Goern came from the indie-pop outfit Aeria Microcosm, while Hennequin was the drummer for the screamo/post-hardcore band My Own Private Alaska.
This background in more aggressive or complex structures informs the duo's sophisticated approach to rhythm and dynamics within a pop framework. Their sound is characterized by a 'piano-drums' core, eschewing the traditional guitar-centric indie rock model for something more akin to chamber pop or 'nouvelle scène française'. Their 2013 self-titled debut was a critical and commercial success in France, earning them a Victoires de la Musique nomination. Over time, their sound has evolved to include more lush synth textures and orchestral flourishes, as heard on 2022's Alie, but they maintain a core identity rooted in melodic intimacy and organic percussion. They are often grouped with other French indie-pop acts like Cocoon and Lilly Wood & The Prick, though their specific instrumental focus gives them a more distinct, rhythmic signature.
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