Following the release of their debut album in 2021, which now has over 650k streams worldwide, London-based duo Zoe Konez and Sarah Smith – aka CATBEAR – are blasting into the new year with a brand new single.
Released during their upcoming UK support tour for indie legends The Subways, ‘I Choose Love’ is an ethereal dreampop sapphic anthem celebrating queer love and fighting to live as your true self – bringing a feel good New Year message for all. The track mixes nostalgic and warm analogue synths with dreamy guitars, assured female vocals and pulsating bassline.
Of their most personal and honest lyrics yet, Zoe says:
“It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lost in the challenges of being an individual in today’s world – even just walking out of your door can feel like you need to put your armour on to prepare for judgement, whether at work, on the bus or at the supermarket. ‘I Choose Love’ is your armour for a message of defiance, of confidence to be yourself, and a reminder to treat everyone as equals.”
CATBEAR will be leaping on stage in January/February 2023 and have just received Arts Council and Help Musicians support to open for The Subways on their 11 date UK tour after being personally asked by lead singer Billy Lunn. (See tour schedule here) and below
Jan 19th – Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Jan 20th – Wrexham – The Rockin Chair
Jan 21st – Northampton – Black Prince
Jan 26th – Manchester Gorilla
Jan 27th – Stoke Sugarmill
Jan 28th Sunderland Independent
Jan 29th Glasgow King Tuts
Feb 1st – Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
Feb 2nd – London Scala
Feb 3rd – Brighton Chalk
Feb 4th – Cambridge Mash
The duo have been making music together since 2018 and are based in South London, UK, where they write, record and produce their music from Zoe’s home studio and release it independently.
Their first show of 2023 will be with ARXX at Paper Dress Vintage, London on January 12th ahead of the UK tour starting on 19th January.
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