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tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

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tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

tAngerinecAt's New Album - Grief

Independent. Knife edge. Authentic. tAngerinecAt's album is coming! Join the ritual of resistance.

Independent. Knife edge. Authentic. tAngerinecAt's album is coming! Join the ritual of resistance.

Independent. Knife edge. Authentic. tAngerinecAt's album is coming! Join the ritual of resistance.

Independent. Knife edge. Authentic. tAngerinecAt's album is coming! Join the ritual of resistance.

tAngerinecAt
tAngerinecAt
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tAngerinecAt
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N.Wales, United Kingdom
$6,789 USD $6,789 USD 121 backers
39% of $17,241 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

tAngerinecAt's NEW ALBUM is on it's way!

For a period of over a year, we've written and recorded a powerful, inspiring, unique, timely and socially significant new album called GRIEF.

We’re proud to announce GRIEF as our seventh and most important album to date, following the incredible response we received for our globally celebrated previous album, GLASS. The latter opened the door to our first tour in Germany, France, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland, while also enabling us to perform at larger venues across the UK.

Now, it's time to unveil something even more groundbreaking.

 

Our Journey and Impact

Founded in Ukraine and now residing in Wales, tAngerinecAt operates as a fully INDEPENDENT duo. We've never signed or released anything on a record label, and we never had a manager, nor booking agent. It allows us to make music that reflects our true artistic vision, without having to ask the "music industry" for their blessing and without having to fit in a certain genre niche. That also means we don’t have access to label funding, a lot of other grants, record advances, Spotify editorial playlists, media coverage, festival placements, record shop distribution, fair fees for our performances, or many of the mainstream ways to promote our work. 

For more than a decade, we've rocked hundreds of performances, hitting up 13 countries, and establishing a passionate global community of fans. It’s all thanks to you, our incredible fans and supporters, that we can make everything happen.

Your support for this project is crucial for funding the independent release and promotion of GRIEF which we composed, recorded, produced and mixed by ourselves in our own studio. Join the resistance and help us to be heard by a wider audience creating a meaningful impact on culture and society.

Our strength lies in our diligent attention to detail and our commitment to refining our craft and skills. This dedication enables us to produce work that is not only original but also transcends the fleeting trends of fast fashion. 

 

 

How did we get to where we are now?

 

Zhenia (he/him): I was born into a Jewish Ukrainian family and grew up in a suburb of Kyiv during the Soviet era, where the arts became an integral part of my life. From a young age, I immersed myself in creativity, attending an art studio starting at three years old, writing poetry by six, and engaging in music, vocals, and acting by the age of ten. I taught myself to play the piano before taking private lessons for a year, during which I remarkably completed two levels in just twelve months. However, my family's financial struggles made it impossible to continue my lessons. Fortunately, I was accepted into a government-funded initiative designed for exceptionally talented children from low-income backgrounds, which provided me with the opportunity to receive musical training at a local music college. Through dedication and hard work, I completed a ten-year program in just five years.

Throughout this time, I engaged in numerous performances nationwide, appearing in philharmonic halls, theatres, on television, at festivals, in schools, and asylums. I took on the roles of composer, musician, singer-songwriter, and actor, with my poetry being published in regional press. Despite my family's lack of support and the abuse I faced, along with the burden of household chores that often led to missed school, they were pleased that I could provide financial support and food for our family, which was crucial.

My initial experience was rooted in pop music infused with jazz arrangements. I was part of a studio where I learned pop vocals, alongside formal academic vocal lessons. Later, I was drawn to rock music, performing as a rock singer-songwriter and with metal bands. During that period in Ukraine's independent scene, I was surrounded solely by male musicians, making it impossible for me to thrive despite my accomplishments.

At the age of 15, I began my journey at the Kyiv College of Culture and Art, where I graduated with honours. During my time there, I refined my abilities as a solo and orchestral musician, orchestra director, arranger, and concert organiser, while also pursuing lessons in vocal performance, acting, and stage speech. I explored various instruments, ranging from the Ukrainian bandura to the double bass, and earned national accolades as a singer-songwriter and poetry reciter. Following my studies, I took on the role of director for a theatre studio aimed at teenagers and served as the director and host for city-wide events. The 1990s were particularly challenging for Ukraine in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's collapse; I often received payment in bread, which was scarce, and faced severe hunger. To make ends meet, I juggled multiple jobs, living in a corridor and eventually resorting to strenuous labor that led to illness and homelessness.

I also was fascinated in Ukrainian folklore and, alongside Paul, embarked on folklore expeditions throughout the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains. In the early 2000s, I began composing music and performing with Paul. Our diverse influences led us to explore various genres and instruments, allowing us to tour extensively across Ukraine, the UK, and Russia until the onset of the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. In 2015, I left Ukraine due to the war and the persecution I faced as a political activist, subsequently creating music and touring in the UK. It was only after becoming a British citizen that I recently had the chance to tour in other European countries.

I am committed to furthering my knowledge in electronic music production, sound design, and mixing, as I believe electronic music serves as the perfect medium for me to showcase my diverse skills while maintaining complete control over my creative process and performances. 

Despite facing significant challenges in life, including a lack of support, the aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster, poverty, and severe childhood trauma that have left me disabled and unable to hold a second job to support myself, I remain resilient. This resilience and unimaginably huge work on myself has profoundly influenced my art, infusing it with honesty, inspiration, hope, passion, and a sense of perseverance. My experiences resonate with a broad audience; as a survivor, I aim to uplift and inspire others who have endured hardships through my artistic expression. 

I have stories to share that hold historical and human significance, addressing themes such as authoritarianism, migration, nepotism, capitalism, child abuse, poverty, ecocide, war, and the complexities of being queer and neurodivergent. 

My experiences with an antisemitic and abusive stepfather compelled me to develop a deep-seated self-loathing. However, as I embark on my journey of recovery, I channel my emotions and experiences into my art, which serves as a powerful medium to challenge and oppose all manifestations of racism, ethnocentrism,  and nationalism. Through my voice, I strive to resist and make an impact.

GRIEF encapsulates my personal journey during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, carrying a strong anti-war, anti-capitalist, and anti-ecocide message through the lens of Welsh nature, which has become my sanctuary.

 

Paul (they/them): I hail from a small village in Cheshire, where my passion for music ignited during my school days as I learned to play the guitar. Over time, I expanded my skills by teaching myself to play the keyboard, though it has been quite some time since I last strummed a guitar. During my formative years, I was particularly drawn to the music of bands like the Doors and Pink Floyd. My professional music career took off in Ukraine, a country I first visited in 1995. During that visit, I met an elderly man who shared his harrowing memories of the famines imposed during Stalin's rule, which left a profound impact on me as I struggled to grasp the reality of such suffering. 

My second trip in 1997 led to a 19-year stay. In the early days I worked in various orphanages and a cancer hospital, and also managed a coffee house and drop-in center. Zhenia was a colleague there, and that’s when we first began to collaborate musically. Additionally, I taught conversation classes at several English schools in Kyiv, where native speakers were in high demand. My musical development was significantly shaped by my partnership with Zhenia, as we formed a touring band in Ukraine before performing in the UK and eventually leaving Ukraine in 2015. I received vocal training and music theory lessons from Zhenia, who was far more experienced and academically trained than I was. This dynamic pushed me to work diligently to improve my skills, and I consider myself fortunate to have had such a remarkable opportunity.

My time spent in the Carpathian Mountains of Western Ukraine with Zhenia was transformative, as I had the opportunity to learn to play the Carpathian bagpipes from the last remaining artisan in the area. My fascination with the music of this region was profound, and its impact on me was undeniable. For those unfamiliar with this genre, it can be challenging to articulate its influence, but the experience was truly eye-opening and unlike anything I had encountered before. Together we immersed ourselves in the historical recordings of Ukrainian Kobzars.

While in the Carpathians, Zhenia and I encountered many elderly residents who had witnessed significant historical changes throughout their lives. These individuals possessed a wealth of stories, often filled with both tragedy and resilience, yet they continued to navigate their lives with remarkable fortitude. Their willingness to share their experiences left a lasting impression on me, highlighting the lessons we can glean from their narratives. In a world where history tends to repeat itself, the relevance of their stories feels particularly poignant today.

I have explored a variety of musical instruments over the years and have always been a firm believer in using every tool at my disposal to create music. As time has passed, we've progressively integrated electronic music and sound design into our artistic endeavours, enriching our creative process.

 

What We Need & What You Get

This crowdfunding campaign will help us to:

  • Cover physical manufacturing costs (500 CDs & 500 vinyl records)
  • Final mix at MWNCI studio, Wales (where we captured the live session of Ask Owl)
  • Mastering by Latin Grammy-awarded audio engineer Andres Mayo, Argentina (he also mastered GLASS)
  • Cover artwork by Turkish artist and activist Şahin Çetin. (His painting that inspired our most powerful song from GRIEF is the first photo on our crowd funding campaign page and is also the album artwork)
  • Design by Stuart Woodward (Blast Factory), UK
  • Printing of 200 album artwork t-shirts 
  • Invest in advertising, marketing, and PR. Almost all of you discovered us because of our social media marketing. As it’s the only tool we have access to as independent musicians, we aim to continue

 

Here are some of the perks we offer in this campaign:

You will be one of the first people in the world to hear our new album.

You will also get access to:

signed CDs

signed black or green vinyl

ultra-rare art prints signed by tAngerinecAt

handwritten lyrics

t-shirts

creative consultations

signed test pressings

exclusive concerts
 

Risks & Challenges

The success of our campaign and your generous contributions are crucial for ensuring that 'GRIEF' reaches a wider audience. Even if we fall short of our fundraising target, you receive all your perks, and all the funds we collect will still be dedicated to supporting 'GRIEF'. While it may not be as spectacular as we envision, we are committed to making the most of what we have. If we raise more funds than our target, we will also be able to do some video production for at least one of the songs.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

You can help us by spreading the word and letting people know about our new album including sharing our posts on social media

Buy merchandise from tangerinecat.net

There are also Indiegogo share tools you can use! Every effort would mean the world to both us and our next album.

Thank you so much for your support!

 

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Contribution

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
Much gratitude from tAngerinecAt for helping to make our album GRIEF a reality! You can choose multiple perks before you checkout if you want to donate more.
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  • Contribution
17 claimed

GRIEF Digital Download

Currency Conversion $15 USD
£12 GBP
You will receive a digital copy of all 8 songs + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
13 claimed

Early Bird Special

Currency Conversion $19 USD
£15 GBP
Be the first to hear our new record in it's entirety! Receive a digital copy of all 8 songs + digital lyric booklet before it's released to the public.
Included Items
  • Early bird special digital
Estimated Shipping
April 2025
5 claimed

Signed CD + Booklet

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF album on green vinyl effect CD with original artwork by Sahin Çetin, signed by both members of tAngerinecAt. Packaged in record-style card sleeves with outer printed wallets + lyric booklet. Comes with digital download.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
30 out of 500 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

GRIEF T-shirt

Currency Conversion $31 USD
£25 GBP
You will receive a t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's, and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF t-shirt
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
4 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed GRIEF Black Vinyl

Currency Conversion $38 USD
£30 GBP
You will receive GRIEF on black heavyweight vinyl. Limited edition of 300 with original artwork by Sahin Çetin + lyric sheet inside + digital download. Numbered and signed by both members of tAngerinecAt.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
9 out of 300 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed GRIEF Green Vinyl

Currency Conversion $44 USD
£35 GBP
You will receive GRIEF on green heavyweight vinyl. Limited edition of 200 with original artwork by Sahin Çetin + lyric sheet inside + digital download. Numbered and signed by both members of tAngerinecAt.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
13 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Handwritten GRIEF Lyrics

Currency Conversion $50 USD
£40 GBP
You will receive all the lyrics from GRIEF including three English translations from Ukrainian handwritten by Zhenia and signed by both members of tAngerinecAt, sent directly to your home. You will also receive a GRIEF digital download.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Handwritten GRIEF lyrics
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Handwritten GLASS Lyrics

Currency Conversion $50 USD
£40 GBP
You will receive all the lyrics from GLASS handwritten by Zhenia and signed by both members of tAngerinecAt, sent directly to your home. You will also receive a GRIEF digital download.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Handwritten GLASS lyrics
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed CD + T-shirt

Currency Conversion $53 USD
£42 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • GRIEF t-shirt
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
11 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed GRIEF Black Vinyl + CD

Currency Conversion $57 USD
£45 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF black vinyl and CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

5 x Signed CDs

Currency Conversion $63 USD
£50 GBP
You will receive FIVE of tAngerinecAt's albums on CD including GRIEF - all signed by each member of tAngerinecAt. You will also receive a digital download of GRIEF.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • Many Kettles signed CD
  • GLASS signed CD
  • HR VIP signed CD
  • Rise of the Underworld CD
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed GRIEF Green Vinyl + CD

Currency Conversion $63 USD
£50 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF green vinyl and CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
3 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Black Vinyl + T-shirt

Currency Conversion $65 USD
£52 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF black vinyl signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
0 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Green Vinyl + T-shirt

Currency Conversion $69 USD
£55 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF green vinyl signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
8 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed CD + 2 GRIEF T-shirts

Currency Conversion $82 USD
£65 GBP
This perk was created by request because someone wanted 2 t-shirts with their CD. You will receive a GRIEF CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + 2 t-shirts (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • GRIEF t-shirt (2)
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
2 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Black Vinyl + CD + Tee

Currency Conversion $88 USD
£70 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF black vinyl and CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Green Vinyl + CD + Tee

Currency Conversion $94 USD
£75 GBP
You will receive a GRIEF green vinyl and CD signed by both members of tAngerinecAt + t-shirt (choose between unisex or women's and your size) with GRIEF original artwork + digital download of album + digital lyric booklet.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Creative Consultation

Currency Conversion $126 USD
£100 GBP
60 minutes of Creativity consulting with tAngerinecAt. We can talk about sound design, mixing, production, songwriting, promoting, singing, stage speech, touring, digital marketing etc - your choice. Session will take place over zoom within a year of this campaign. + digital download of GRIEF.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Creative consultation
2 claimed

Signed GLASS Test Pressing

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
Get one of the only 5 GLASS test pressings! Signed by both members of tAngerinecAt.
Included Items
  • Signed GLASS test pressing
Estimated Shipping
November 2024
0 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed GRIEF Test Pressing +

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
Get one of the only 10 GRIEF test pressings + GRIEF green vinyl + GRIEF digital download. Signed by both members of tAngerinecAt.
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Digital Download
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
  • Signed Grief test pressing
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

ALL + Name in Credits

Currency Conversion $315 USD
£250 GBP
You will receive GRIEF on black and green vinyl + signed GRIEF on CD + 4 of our previous albums (signed) + GRIEF t-shirt (choose your model and size) + signed handwritten lyrics + GRIEF early bird special digital download before public release + a surprise personal gift from tAngerinecAt. Free postage! Your name will be listed in the album credits!
Included Items
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
  • 5 x signed CDs
  • Handwritten GRIEF lyrics
  • Early bird special digital
  • Name in credits
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
2 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Collector's Art Print

Currency Conversion $629 USD
£500 GBP
You will receive an ULTRA RARE 20" x 20" GRIEF heavyweight artwork print signed by tAngerinecAt. You will also get black and green vinyl, 5 tAngerinecAt CDs including GRIEF, t-shirt (choose your model and size), handwritten lyrics, & GRIEF early bird special digital download before public release. Your name will be listed in the album credits!
Included Items
  • GRIEF - Signed CD + Booklet
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
  • 5 x signed CDs
  • Handwritten GRIEF lyrics
  • Early bird special digital
  • Signed collector's art print
  • Name in credits
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Book tAngerinecAt!

Currency Conversion $1,259 USD
£1,000 GBP
Book tAngerinecAt to perform at your event. It could be a birthday party, wedding, bar mitzvah, school, college, or even a house concert in your living room - anywhere in the world! You will be responsible for providing a PA system, sound engineer, travel costs and lodging for two of us. This concert will be scheduled within 1-2 years.
Included Items
  • Book tAngerinecAt
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Super Friend

Currency Conversion $6,293 USD
£5,000 GBP
Thank you so much for literally making this album happen! You will receive a special place in the album credits, signed copies of black and green vinyl and all the CDs, t-shirt, handwritten lyrics, tAngerinecAt concert if you wish, a guest to all tAngerinecAt concerts for next two years, and some other surprise gifts thrown in.
Included Items
  • GRIEF t-shirt
  • Signed Grief black vinyl
  • Signed GRIEF green vinyl
  • 5 x signed CDs
  • Handwritten GRIEF lyrics
  • Early bird special digital
  • Book tAngerinecAt
  • Special credit on album
  • Concerts guest
Estimated Shipping
September 2025
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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