Already being talked up on the Euro garage-punk scene, Italy's SMALLTOWN TIGERS are all set to drop their debut single next month, and will be playing a bunch of UK dates to support it.
Hailing from the northern seaside city of Rimini, the trio came into existence a year ago, earning their stripes playing squat clubs and beach parties, before scooping the support slot for NYC powerpop aces BABY SHAKES on their jaunt around Italy this spring.
Now signed to Area Pirata Records, the band are due to release their debut single 'Just Friends' on 27 September, followed by a mini-album in the New Year. Both were produced by punk-blues guru Stiv Cantarelli (J.D. Hangover, The A.C.C.) and mastered by legendary Detroit producer Jim Diamond (The Sonics, White Stripes).
'Just Friends' is available to pre-order now via Bandcamp.
Smalltown Tigers head to the UK in early October for a handful of dates, including an appearance at Loud Women's 4th Birthday Party at London's iconic Hope & Anchor. Full dates are...
Thurs 10 Oct – The Railway Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
Fri 11 Oct – The Shacklewell Arms, London (Garageland Club)
Sat 12 Oct – The Hope & Anchor, London (onstage 5pm) tickets
Sat 12 Oct – Biddle Bros, London (onstage 10pm)