Check out CATBEAR’s Carry On—a great track for when you’re in the mood for something haunting, atmospheric, and moody.

CATBEAR, made up of friends Zoe and Sarah, are a duo based between London and Brighton. Their music blends popwave influences from different decades, with themes of millennial disillusionment, insomnia, unrequited love, and longing, often carrying a hopeful undertone. Starting as a home studio project after their previous band ended, they embraced a DIY approach, self-producing and self-releasing their music, which has earned over 2 million Spotify streams. Their work led to an opening spot on tour with The Subways in 2023. Supported by the Arts Council and Help Musicians, CATBEAR has played at The Great Escape festival, Soho House showcases, and has upcoming shows in London and Bristol this autumn. They performed on the main stage at Bristol Pride in 2024 and released their singles “Rush” in July and “Grow Up” in September.