The Catchers

Catchers began in Portstewart, Northern Ireland before moving to London, where they signed to Setanta Records. 'Mute', the band's first album, was produced by Mike Hedges at his studio in Normandy, France. Mute was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the English Channel, especially in France. "Deliriously great songs" (NME). ‘’A record of pastoral delights’’ (The Times). From then on, France would become a second home for the band. 'Mute' made both the journalists and the readers top ten albums of the year poll in the influential Les Inrockuptibles magazine. The band toured the UK and mainland Europe, opening for the likes of Oasis, Pulp, Edwyn Collins and The Divine Comedy. Catchers signed to Warner Music Discovery in the US, a label run by Jac Holzman, founder of Elektra Records. Holzman had previously signed The Doors and Love to his label in the sixties. The band relocated to New York City and started a three-month tour, taking them from coast to coast, opening for The Innocence Mission as well as headlining their own dates. The band's second album, Stooping to Fit, was recorded at the Cocteau Twins studios in London. It featured beautiful strings and brass arrangements by Nick Drake's collaborator, Robert Kirby. 'Something's Taking Over Me' is the band's new single. They have teamed up with 2021 Oscar and Bafta-winning director James Reed (My Octopus Teacher) who has created a stunning video for the song.