Cheatahs are a London-based quartet that emerged during the early 2010s shoegaze revival, though they distinguished themselves by incorporating significant influences from American indie rock and noise pop. Formed in 2009 by Nathan Hewitt and James Wignall, the band’s sound is characterized by a dense 'wall of sound' production style that pays homage to My Bloody Valentine and Swervedriver while maintaining the melodic clarity of Teenage Fanclub.
Their early EPs, later collected as 'Extended Plays', established them as critical darlings in the UK indie scene, leading to a signing with Wichita Recordings. Their evolution saw them move from straightforward, fuzzed-out rock toward more intricate, psychedelic, and even krautrock-influenced territories on their second LP, 'Mythologies'. Critically, they are praised for their technical proficiency and their ability to make high-volume noise feel intimate and melodic. They occupy a specific niche that bridges the gap between the ethereal textures of the 4AD catalog and the gritty, guitar-driven energy of the 90s grunge and alt-rock era.
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