The Cat Empire

All night loud Illuminate Night Party in Gosnells WA, before we head to Nth America next week 🎇✊️

Did you know Ryan used "The Nirvana Technique" to write his bass solo in Anybody.. or that Stolen Diamonds was originally a love song for Harry's wife? We receive so many questions about how we write songs, so for Stolen Diamonds we've put together a mini-docco to give you an honest insight into the process. Filmed in Felix's studio with the band and their Producer Jan Skubiszewski, and hosted by music Journalist Michael Dwyer, we heard how the music was created, and about the moments where the band found their musical breakthroughs.

Thank you to everyone who has busked all over the world this week with our new songs. We are now eagerly awaiting the video entries that show us how it all rolled out. The band will choose the winner after all entries have been submitted by March 9. We will be back to share the entries soon, for your entertainment and ours. 📸 Yolanda Pann Photography

Another Busking Competition entry has been entertaining us today, and has put a huge smile on our faces. This is Control the Sound, the coolest group from Brooklyn doing us proud under the Manhattan Bridge, and outside Sharlene’s in Brooklyn. You guys absolutely rock this song. Who’s next? Enter for the chance to win a one on one music workshop with a band member, send your Busking Competition entries to [email protected] by March 9.

The Australian Photographer who shot the album cover for Stolen Diamonds is Jason Futrill. He lives in Hobart, Tasmania. His passion for photography started over 12 years ago during a family holiday. He says "My father had purchased himself a Canon SLR and several lenses, and during our time together on this trip I fell in love with both the technical and artistic potential of this "magical box". I literally couldn't put the camera down and would say my photography "addiction" had started. Upon returning home I immediately purchased my own Canon SLR and set about trying to teach myself how to use them". The Stolen Diamonds cover image is titled “Floating Girl” and was captured at the Bay of Fires in Tasmania. Jason shared with us that "At the time, drones had not yet become mainstream, and the unique perspective of the aerial image combined with the colours and focal point of Susan in a bikini helped create and image that has people dreaming that they were there". He added "I am extremely excited about this collaboration with The Cat Empire who are one of my all time favourite bands. The opportunity to provide the cover shot for the new Stolen Diamonds album is something I would never have dreamed possible when I was first starting to learn about photography. When I was first contacted about being part of this collaboration I didn’t believe it was really happening. I had to read the initial emails multiple times before nervously replying and accepting the chance to be part of this. I am a firm believer that when you follow your passions, focus on achieving big things and put in the hard work required for success the only limits are those you place on yourself. To be an artist myself, and to be part of an incredibly successful team of artists in The Cat Empire’s major worldwide promotion helps to make all of the hard work put into my photography truly worthwhile". We loved his photo, but we really love his perspective. Thanks so much for sharing Jason.

Believe it or not, there are still people who love to download music, so they can actually own it and store it. If you are one of those people, thank you, and let's consider today DOWNLOAD IT DAY. If you haven't already downloaded Stolen Diamonds, but you intend to, TODAY IS YOUR DAY. Download Stolen Diamonds now: https://store.thecatempire.com/collections/stolen-diamonds/products/stolen-diamonds-digital-download 📸 Guillem Garay Green

We were a little worried Australia Post would let us down and not get the pre-order packages to people on album release day. So we decided to take the situation into our own hands by driving around Melbourne to hand-deliver some of the signed pre-orders. Pearl was truly shocked, Jane was laughing wickedly that her husband missed out on our visit, and Alba took it in her stride, almost like she seemed to be expecting us. Here’s how it rolled out... Stolen Diamonds is out and available on CD & vinyl, to download, or listen to on your favourite streaming service: https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

Last week we aired The Making of The Music Premiere to celebrate the release of Stolen Diamonds. Filmed in Felix's studio with the band and their Producer Jan Skubiszewski, and hosted by music Journalist Michael Dwyer, we heard how the music was created, and about the moments where the band found their musical breakthroughs. They delighted us by spontaneously busting out song sections, and sharing some personal moments. If you missed it, take the the time this weekend to view it.

As you know, we announced a busking competition. Then our great mates the Pierce Brothers (who started as buskers before they became mega) decided they’d take up the challenge because they are such good guys, always up for some fun. Then Ollie and Harry dropped in on them on the Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne at lunchtime on Friday. Then this happened... Listen to Stolen Diamonds, the album, here : https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

And thank you my dear friends and that’s good night. Amazing few nights at the zoo in Melbourne. The album is officially out!!!

Pre show warmups - listening to The Meltdown and having a kick! Another beauty at the Melbourne Zoo Twilights 💥

Have you listened to Stolen Diamonds yet? Out now, available for download, or listen on your favourite streaming service. https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

Another great night at the Zoo. Close your eyes and run! Thanks Melbs 💥✊️🎇

This week we aired The Making of The Music Premiere to celebrate the release of Stolen Diamonds. Filmed in Felix's studio with the band and their Producer Jan Skubiszewski, and hosted by music Journalist Michael Dwyer, we heard how the music was created, and about the moments where the band found their musical breakthroughs. They delighted us by spontaneously busting out song sections, and sharing some personal moments. If you missed it, take the the time this weekend to view it - https://www.facebook.com/thecatempire/videos/2662725143767731/

Releasing an album is always a massive milestone for us. Stolen Diamonds is our 7th Studio album, and the 3rd on our independent label, Two Shoes Records. In a lot of ways it feels like the 3rd album in the trilogy that is Steal The Light, Rising With The Sun, and Stolen Diamonds. Set all three up in your Saturday playlist today and see if they sound like a 'set' to you. Here's one we prepared earlier: https://open.spotify.com/user/thecatempirespotify/playlist/1ODSSbNKO0a0jFRRK9ITjL?si=7WdhCFORSMiaVnSw5gcxlg

Today we release the last instalment from our series with Michael Dwyer. In this last segment we throw the story forward into the future and discuss what life at 60 looks like for each of us... and oh how the vision differs...If you have missed any of this series, you can go back through and watch them here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89wUoGynvNo&list=PLCqP1i2WWzvTQDC-ZwoCoOgc_QSL6nyQo

We're really excited to announce another UK show this summer at Larmer Tree Festival 🎉🎺🙌 Tiks: https://bit.ly/2A65OzZ

Stolen diamonds is officially out! Thanks Melbourne for getting it born! 💥🎇✊️🙏

Are any fans work in Melbourne CBD? The brilliant Pierce Brothers have taken up our busking challenge! 2.30pm Bourke St Mall, in front of David Jones.... with some special guests 🎺🎹

Our 7th Studio album, Stolen Diamonds, is now out - and available on CD & Vinyl, to download, or listen to on your favourite streaming service. 🎉https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

Happy release day everyone! Stolen Diamonds is finally out. Real proud of this one. 🌅❤️💥✊️ Listen: https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

Happy Release Day! Thank you to everyone who was online while Will and Jumps answered your questions live on Youtube today - if you missed the premieres, the Making of The Music Video is now live for everyone to enjoy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIkQPWdPYS4

Stolen Diamonds - Out Now Globally Listen: https://the-cat-empire.lnk.to/stolendiamondsalbumFA

In an hour, for those who missed it last night, we're doing a second premiere of The Making Of The Music. At the end of the segment band members will be available for a live Q&A chat. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PIkQPWdPYS4 Video Premiere: Melbourne: 8.00am AEST - Feb 15 To find out what time they will be playing in your city, enter the city you'll be watching from in the link below. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html #thecatempire #stolendiamonds

Incase you missed it, Stolen Diamonds was Double J 's album of the week - https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/featured-music/feature-albums1/the-cat-empire-stolen-diamonds/10790064