Get our debut EP out now on PurrFactory Records. You can buy it here or at fine San Diego record stores M-Theory and Off The Record. (Distributors and online retailers below)
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BIO:
Dreamtiger are San Diego’s premiere purveyors of dreamy soundscapes, and shoegazer haziness. The
brainchild of singer/guitarist, James Meetze—also a well-known poet and UC San Diego professor—
who, in January 2005, left the fog of San Francisco for the pervasive sun of San Diego with the idea to
make the ambient-shoegaze record other bands he’d played in wouldn’t make. Since then, the band has
endured a rotating cast of players over its 4-year existence, but the music has always retained its integrity
and continued to evolve. Dreamtiger take their name from Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges’ book of
poems, Dreamtigers (El Hacedor or The Maker of Dreams). Though often compared to a marriage between
the Cocteau Twins and Slowdive, Dreamtiger’s widescreen sound is always very much their own.
2007 saw the release of Glisten, a sprawling 5-song EP released by Meetze’s Purr Factory Records. Instantly
embraced by the shoegazer/dreampop set, Glisten was called “a soundtrack to dream to,” “gorgeous,
celestial dreampop,” and “full of lush, atmospheric songs.” It sat atop distributor, Tonevendor’s best-sellers
list for three months and has done exceedingly well in Europe and Asia.
Singer/guitarist and primary songwriter, James Meetze, is the author of two books of poetry. Vocalist Desi
Cooper is a make-up artist and has painted the faces of musical opposites, The Black Eyed Peas. Guitarist
Michael Hampton was hailed as New Orleans’ Best New Chef, before Katrina hit and he relocated to San
Diego. Bassist Bianca Batti moonlights as the farfisa/spacestation operator in surf rock outfit, Monsters
From Mars.
Dreamtiger has shared the stage with Asobi Seksu, The Retribution Gospel Choir (Alan Sparhawk of Low),
The Thermals, Talkdemonic, Shapes & Sizes, SIANspheric, Pacific UV, Tears Run Rings, and many more.
They have successfully toured throughout the Western US, and are currently planning to invade Europe.
America's Finest: Swirly Whirly Good Times"You'd think that because Dreamtiger plays dreamy, shoegazer music it wouldn't be very San Diego. But even though there's a lot of similarity to the Cocteau Twins' floaty harmonies, the band doesn't give off one of those "We're tyring to be British" vibes. Still, it's not easy to find a local comparison. It's been a while since we got any shoegazer type music sent over here. So it's a pleasant surprise that this five-song EP is full of lush, atmospheric songs. There are pretty melodies and boy-girl harmonies making it easy to get lost into. But what's surprising is that as soft as the music appears on the surface, there's an undertone of toughness thanks to heavy guitars and strong vocals." San Diego Union Tribune
"Dreamtiger is a band better described through poetic devices than through comparisons. Their first EP entitled Glisten is an ambient creation swathed in reverb and within the first line, becomes the soundtrack to indie romance. Track one, Heard Inside the Sun floats with far vocals and close sentiments. In track two, Waves and Tides, singer James Meetze keeps the ocean idyllic and new with the lyrics: Three words to believe in not just these/ too tall we swell. The simple chord arrangements allow the songs to explore a more ethereal undertow. Blue June Sun is the most playful track on this lush EP with ba ba's and a sneaky dance beat that you don't notice until your shoulders are moving. The last two tracks, Fragile Girl and Rosalind make the listener proud to be staring at their shoes with pieces of lost love projected onto a widescreen wall of noise. The sweeping space and the remnants of their English predecessors go down like cream on this debut EP. Dreamtiger will soon have us all reconstructing the worlds inside our heads." -- The Loudest Guffaw
"Gorgeous, celestial dreampop melodies with lazy boy/girl vocal harmonies. Blissful, widescreen, melodic song structures stretch out over the course of this EP's 5 tracks." Tonevendor
"At these temperatures, who doesn't dream of refreshing waves which wash over and wash one away? California's Dreamtiger provides here enough volume to give refreshment--their seas of guitar break up just enough to let one think--like a day at the seaside. Obviously occupied with classic 90s groups, with Slowdive and 4AD bands, they dutifully recreate that dreamy, floating atmosphere. It is in these days that Dreamtiger's debut EP "Glisten" appears." Coast is Clear (Germany)
"These Californian shoegazers create an atmosphere that fits their name perfectly; imagine wandering through a dream filled with surreal images and overexposed colors, confronting images unnatural and eerie, and you’ll get the gist of their sound. It’s ambient, atmospheric music you can sink into...a soundtrack to your evening that’ll make you feel like the coolest person at the party." Mary Rehak / Chillville 101X Austin, TX
Hi, thanks for being our friends, a very warm welcome.. FRIEND VOTE Indie Top 100 is the best MySpace place to showcase your songs. To join in, all you need to do is ask your friends to vote for one of your songs, if you get enough votes you appear in the chart, if you appear in the chart you will get more friends, if you get to No.1 your page views and song plays will increase significantly! All the best, hope to see you in the chart soon. Keith@FV UK + Julie@FV US http://www.myspace.com/indietop100 http://www.twitter.com/indietop100
Hola! Pasamos a saludar! gracias por aceptar nuestra invitación... Te deseamos una buena semana!! Si te interesa te invitamos a visitar nuestro space!! Aireal
Hi guys thanks for accepting my friend request. I'll try to build momentum for a Dreamtiger Australian tour via Twitter & telling everybody how awesome you guys are. Hopefully I'll gt to see you sometime in 2010. Good luck with the new record too.
My band is playing an awesome halloween party at the wit's end bar and grill in hillcrest. on halloween night. SAT. Oct. 31st
EVERYONE IS INVITED!!! (as long as your 21) :(
IT's FREE!!! and there will be candy....yum! and you can order food there too
here is the cool part.
9pm- the canton mudders
10pm- diana's death
11pm- my band the touchies....ya!!!!!
some of us are wearing costumes...some not
i will be there super early...around 830ish and i promise not to be too drunk by time we play!
the wit's end is in that little mini strip mall in hillcrest-420 robinson between 4th and 5th
cheers!
mishey
the touchies
oyeah and if your still a part of the living the next night or you are under 21 : 11/1/2009 6:00 PM at M.T.M.G. ART GALLERY at the QUEEN BEE in north park/ ALL AGES!
3925 Ohio St (and university near 30th), San Diego
for artist: http://www.myspace.com/zantscarecrowz
We were just wondering...what they hell are you up to in this crazy world. Stop by and let us know. Push play on one of our tunes and dig it for a second. Stop and be grateful that we haven't all just spun so completely out of control, that we fly into the atmosphere and forget to appreciate one another. Thank you so much for your contributions to this world. We think you kick ass and deserve a Scooby Snack.
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Next shows: October 26, Charlie's Bar and Grill in Olympia, WA October 27, The Swiss, Tacoma, WA October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA
Our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Ciao mate , how's life ? Hope all is great there. Just wanted to let you know that I have a new release out on Sweetleaf Recordings that is actually #52 on the BEATPORT's Deep House CHART, feel free to listen to it on my page and eventually send me your feedback if you like... Cheers
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