Captain Cougar

Historia: Captain Cougar is a Finnish band formed in 2005, they've released their debut album on Pinetree Records in late 2007. This debut release was postponed due to personnel and record label difficulties. When the album was basically finished back in 2006, they found out there wasn't a label to put it out since their then-label had ran into serious financial trouble. Just when they got on their feet again, their lead singer decided to part ship. All that is past now as Captain Cougar steps forward with "Chapters" and this album is well worth the wait! The band effortlessly combines modern guitar pop, indie qualities, americana and alt.country and they do it with that bold Nordic attitude which you know by now: mix it up and make it sound like it was meant to be that way! Who cares about genres except rock journalists who've been having difficulties trying to categorize Captain Cougar. "Futuristic americana" was one of the more creative efforts. The core of Captain Cougar's music are classic pop songs with true melodies and simple yet thoughtful lyrics. The band plays these tunes economically, everything these guys play supports the song. And on top the crystal-clear female vocals of young and supremely talented Eva Louhivuori. As opposed to a typical indie-pop aesthetic of whispered vocals and shaky-at-best playing, this music is delivered with true skill and strong emotion. Give "Chapters" a chance and it'll grow on you!