The New Tigers release two track single “Off The Wall” b/w “Butterfly”
The twofer single arrives on the 21st Nov. via Soliti

One could say the secret is out of the bag – but Turku’s world famous purveyors of fuzzed out dream pop The New Tigers are working on a new album which will see the light day sometime in 2026. If that news in itself wasn’t exciting enough, we’re very happy to reveal that two new songs from the band arrive this month – “Off The Wall” b/w “Butterfly” releases on the 21st Nov. The New Tigers keep standards high on these new songs (did we expect anything else?) – here’s what they tell us about the tracks

“This is a double A-side single from The New Tigers. After the experimental spoken word of last year’s single “Säbä”, these new songs find the band in their fuzzed-out and atmospheric sides. Both songs will be featured on the album that is about to follow.
“Off the Wall” is the louder song of the two. The vocals are delivered by Valtteri Virtanen. The short C-section can be seen as a tribute to bob hund. The track is the band’s first release to feature the snappy and powerful drumming of Niko Kivikangas, also known from Burning Hearts.
“Butterfly”, on the other hand, doesn’t feature drums or any kind of percussive elements. The track’s atmosphere is created by guitars that crackle like a fireside with touches of e-bow and glockenspiel, and the low notes of an electric organ played by Janne Kauppinen. Appu Jasu is singing.”

“Off The Wall”
ISRC: FI9PF2500203
Music by Appu Jasu & Valtteri Virtanen
Lyrics by Valtteri Virtanen
Arranged by The New Tigers
Appu Jasu: Guitar, backing vocals
Valtteri Virtanen: Guitar, acoustic, vocals
Janne Kauppinen: Bass
Niko Kivikangas: Drums, percussion

“Butterfly”
ISRC: FI9PF2500204
Music by Appu Jasu & Valtteri Virtanen
Lyrics by Appu Jasu
Arranged by The New Tigers
Appu Jasu: Guitar, vocals, keyboard
Valtteri Virtanen: Guitar
Janne Kauppinen: Organ

Recorded at Studio Äänikuva by Sami Lehtonen and a few other places by New
Tigers. Produced by Appu Jasu and Valtteri Virtanen. Mix and master by Appu Jasu.

SOME HISTORICAL PRESS

“These guys have got a certain knack for writing beautiful pop songs. I listened and listened and wondered how to describe….but then it hit me, it’s like something The Carpenters could have done.” – Super World Indie Tunes

“The band are brandishing the best sort of casual pop, relaxed in style, yet filled with delicious melodies that captivate listeners.”- Austin Town Hall

“As time and repeated listens will reveal, all of this has allowed the band to produce a style and sound all of their own, thrillingly celebratory in its scuffed up imperfections, yet respectfully measured, futuristically attuned and humbly assured.” Indie 30

“The New Tigers is a living example of how great pop music in a domestic subculture is made” KSML

“The New Tigers stand out from the other indie field of the country and their self-confidence is delicate, honest – and timeless classics are always present” Päivän Biisit

“Do Xao eventually turned out to be a fine and multifaceted album” Desibeli

“Genre? Forget it, it’s pop, it’s dream-pop, shoegaze-dream-guitar-pop… Call it what you want, I’m just saying that the work of The New Tigers is a collection of sunrises and winter afternoons and a love crusade for the refinement of pop.” Today/tonight/1979

“This is music saturated with joy and fun, which makes it just about irresistible.” When You Motor Away

“Turku’s The New Tigers win with a late-Eighties indie-influenced twinkly guitar pop. Equal parts My Bloody Valentine, Galaxie 500, The Pastels and Sarah Records, The New Tigers rewind the calendar with gusto and charm.” Kieron Tyler, The Arts Desk

BIO
The New Tigers is a fuzzy pop group from Finland. The band was founded in 2006 in order to play noisy yet melodic freewheeling pop music. Some people have described the band’s sound similar to Yo La Tengo, Jonathan Richman and Teenage Fanclub, yet in the same sentence underlined the band’s quirky originality.
The New Tigers have released three albums with a fourth on the way, and have played live in the UK, Spain, Belgium and Scandinavia, among others. The band has gained a reputation as a fun, adventurous and slightly chaotic live act.
The New Tigers consist of Appu Jasu (vocals/keyboard/guitar), Valtteri Virtanen (vocals/guitar), Janne Kauppinen (bass) and Niko Kivikangas (drums)
The band is located in the west coast seaside town of Turku.