“Driven by the trio of voices, which partner effortlessly with the underlying music, the record sometimes thunders, it sometimes whispers, the plethora of melody, the hooks, bringing you back for more, sticking in your brain as good pop should”
Sydney Morning Herald
“As fun as it all is, the Tiger & Me is a band of emotional breadth and it shifts effortlessly through the gears from brass-bright exuberance, ambivalent, Gypsyish energy and a delicate-to-the-point-of delicious sombreness. 4 Stars.”
The Australian
“Vincent is a talented colourist, extracting a vibrant collage of sonorities from the quartet, including a highly resourceful array of percussive techniques.”
Limelight
“The Tiger & Me’s debut is a surprisingly complex gem of an album. 4.5/5.”
Time Off Magazine
“The Tiger and Me's debut album is beautifully constructed and arranged, with marvellous momentum and a wonderful sense of adventure. A remarkable debut.”
MAG (Music Australia Guide)
“There’s a glut of talent here with no less than three songwriters contributing to the 12 numbers on offer, with no weak link among them. Each brings a particular characteristic to the group’s core sound. Ade Vincent plays the charming rogue, Jane Hendry the crystalline chanteuse and Tobias Selkirk lends a melancholic earthiness.”
Beat Magazine
“In the endless striving for an open, honest, unaffected and authentic sound, there is a chance to be left by the wayside as dozens of combos ply the folk-rock route so beloved in Australia. The Tiger & Me are in no such danger. Not only do they have genuine live passion and versatility, but also qualities many of these other bands lack: focus and work ethic.”
themusic.com.au
“The Tiger & Me is like a gypsy caravan, free spirited and a rumbustious ride; I love it!”
Rhythms Mag
“The music is stunningly varied, but always demands some sort of physical response whether it is simple toe-tapping or, as the people near where I was standing would attest, intense dancing...Every song through the whole night was fantastic, I honestly could not fault either bands’ performance and I genuinely felt it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in Melbourne in a long time. My only disappointment was that I didn’t have enough cash to buy every piece of merch available.”
What Sound (Reviewing double headline show with The Nymphs at The Toff in Town)
“Schoolboy shirts and ties are exchanged for sophisticated glamour and artful poise when The Tiger & Me take their turn on the tiny stage. The band’s songs are an eclectic mélange sampling cabaret, gypsy, jazz, touches of Chris Isaak and Ella Fitzgerald...Lyrics are whispered softly, howled, chanted or clapped along to by the entire band. At night’s end, the two bands join forces and perform a song each from their catalogues. The result is both endearing and electric. This cosy venue is a perfect choice for the homegrown bands and their intimate, genre-defying styles that lure audiences into far-flung journeys.”
themusic.com.au - Reviewing double headline show with Bearded Gypsy Band at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
“Opening with the woozy, melancholy and ethereal “The Smoke”, this is an abrupt about face for those that thought they knew the music of the band. Lead male singer Ade Vincent shows shades and nuances in his vocal style and range hitherto unheard of and beautifully welcome.”
Tonedeaf
“Charismatic lead, Ade Vincent, classified another newie – “Dance with the Devil” – as a song about “the fine line between love and stalking. There is never a dull moment for this accomplished act, whose high-energy gypsy-folk has been winning fans across Melbourne since 2010.”
Tonedeaf
“…a band that refused to be pigeonholed or put into one box as far as their very ambitious soundscape and musical vision is concerned. This truly is an EP that shows the band in a wonderfully fearless light as far as their musical journey and direction are concerned.”
Tonedeaf
“The Tiger and Me’s sound is simply made for performing live. There’s no denying that the recordings are great, and all of the songs are beautifully crafted, but it’s not until you see them unfold on stage that you begin to truly appreciate the talent and passion these guys have...Because of the diversity of styles and instruments, The Tiger and Me showcase a hybridised genre all of their own, which is probably why they’ve been described as everything from indie-pop, to circus-cabaret, to Euro-folk.”
Faster Louder
“Combining elements of every genre from pop to cabaret, Euro-folk to big-band, the Tiger and Me uses every atom of their talent – and let me tell you, there is a lot of it. With six equally brilliant musicians, including three singers, the band moves seamlessly from one track to another, switching styles and tempos as they go, without ever allowing the sound to become overbearing.”
The Dwarf
“Lead a Merry Dance Around The Fire utilises Ade Vincent’s superb rough vocals with menacing piano building to a whirlwind, gypsy-esque dance in another highlight”
Faster Louder
“...a showcase of the vocal range of the main singer Ade Vincent, as he switches effortlessly between boisterous growls and sweet harmonies.”
The Dwarf
“Definitely one to watch as they rise in Melbourne’s music scene”.
MX (CD of the week)
“The Tiger & Me play a winning hand – shuffling confidently between their many musical suits and moods. If you like your music articulate, expressive and theatrical, The Tiger & Me delivers it wrapped with an insidious arch of the eyebrow and a knowing wink.”
Beat Magazine
“The Tiger & Me are a polished Melbourne act displaying songwriting conviction and a refreshing approach to ye olde instrumentalism of yesteryear.”
Inpress Magazine
“Contagiously catchy yet not over-the-top, this music is escapism at its best.”
The AU Review
“With their unique blend of burlesque pop and polka-folk, no comparisons will do...Fresh, interesting and above all like nothing out there today.”
DB Magazine
“The all-hands-in approach recalls The Cat Empire...Their quieter moments bring to mind the lilting, rusting charm of early Augie March”
Beat Magazine
“A gothic sweep that Nick Cave would be proud of”
MX
“This album is something you should definitely get your hands on if you have any inclination towards this brand of music, it's a great illustration of this underground trend in Australian music and is no doubt one of the gems to have come from that scene.”
The AU Review
Sydney Morning Herald
“As fun as it all is, the Tiger & Me is a band of emotional breadth and it shifts effortlessly through the gears from brass-bright exuberance, ambivalent, Gypsyish energy and a delicate-to-the-point-of delicious sombreness. 4 Stars.”
The Australian
“Vincent is a talented colourist, extracting a vibrant collage of sonorities from the quartet, including a highly resourceful array of percussive techniques.”
Limelight
“The Tiger & Me’s debut is a surprisingly complex gem of an album. 4.5/5.”
Time Off Magazine
“The Tiger and Me's debut album is beautifully constructed and arranged, with marvellous momentum and a wonderful sense of adventure. A remarkable debut.”
MAG (Music Australia Guide)
“There’s a glut of talent here with no less than three songwriters contributing to the 12 numbers on offer, with no weak link among them. Each brings a particular characteristic to the group’s core sound. Ade Vincent plays the charming rogue, Jane Hendry the crystalline chanteuse and Tobias Selkirk lends a melancholic earthiness.”
Beat Magazine
“In the endless striving for an open, honest, unaffected and authentic sound, there is a chance to be left by the wayside as dozens of combos ply the folk-rock route so beloved in Australia. The Tiger & Me are in no such danger. Not only do they have genuine live passion and versatility, but also qualities many of these other bands lack: focus and work ethic.”
themusic.com.au
“The Tiger & Me is like a gypsy caravan, free spirited and a rumbustious ride; I love it!”
Rhythms Mag
“The music is stunningly varied, but always demands some sort of physical response whether it is simple toe-tapping or, as the people near where I was standing would attest, intense dancing...Every song through the whole night was fantastic, I honestly could not fault either bands’ performance and I genuinely felt it was one of the best shows I’ve seen in Melbourne in a long time. My only disappointment was that I didn’t have enough cash to buy every piece of merch available.”
What Sound (Reviewing double headline show with The Nymphs at The Toff in Town)
“Schoolboy shirts and ties are exchanged for sophisticated glamour and artful poise when The Tiger & Me take their turn on the tiny stage. The band’s songs are an eclectic mélange sampling cabaret, gypsy, jazz, touches of Chris Isaak and Ella Fitzgerald...Lyrics are whispered softly, howled, chanted or clapped along to by the entire band. At night’s end, the two bands join forces and perform a song each from their catalogues. The result is both endearing and electric. This cosy venue is a perfect choice for the homegrown bands and their intimate, genre-defying styles that lure audiences into far-flung journeys.”
themusic.com.au - Reviewing double headline show with Bearded Gypsy Band at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
“Opening with the woozy, melancholy and ethereal “The Smoke”, this is an abrupt about face for those that thought they knew the music of the band. Lead male singer Ade Vincent shows shades and nuances in his vocal style and range hitherto unheard of and beautifully welcome.”
Tonedeaf
“Charismatic lead, Ade Vincent, classified another newie – “Dance with the Devil” – as a song about “the fine line between love and stalking. There is never a dull moment for this accomplished act, whose high-energy gypsy-folk has been winning fans across Melbourne since 2010.”
Tonedeaf
“…a band that refused to be pigeonholed or put into one box as far as their very ambitious soundscape and musical vision is concerned. This truly is an EP that shows the band in a wonderfully fearless light as far as their musical journey and direction are concerned.”
Tonedeaf
“The Tiger and Me’s sound is simply made for performing live. There’s no denying that the recordings are great, and all of the songs are beautifully crafted, but it’s not until you see them unfold on stage that you begin to truly appreciate the talent and passion these guys have...Because of the diversity of styles and instruments, The Tiger and Me showcase a hybridised genre all of their own, which is probably why they’ve been described as everything from indie-pop, to circus-cabaret, to Euro-folk.”
Faster Louder
“Combining elements of every genre from pop to cabaret, Euro-folk to big-band, the Tiger and Me uses every atom of their talent – and let me tell you, there is a lot of it. With six equally brilliant musicians, including three singers, the band moves seamlessly from one track to another, switching styles and tempos as they go, without ever allowing the sound to become overbearing.”
The Dwarf
“Lead a Merry Dance Around The Fire utilises Ade Vincent’s superb rough vocals with menacing piano building to a whirlwind, gypsy-esque dance in another highlight”
Faster Louder
“...a showcase of the vocal range of the main singer Ade Vincent, as he switches effortlessly between boisterous growls and sweet harmonies.”
The Dwarf
“Definitely one to watch as they rise in Melbourne’s music scene”.
MX (CD of the week)
“The Tiger & Me play a winning hand – shuffling confidently between their many musical suits and moods. If you like your music articulate, expressive and theatrical, The Tiger & Me delivers it wrapped with an insidious arch of the eyebrow and a knowing wink.”
Beat Magazine
“The Tiger & Me are a polished Melbourne act displaying songwriting conviction and a refreshing approach to ye olde instrumentalism of yesteryear.”
Inpress Magazine
“Contagiously catchy yet not over-the-top, this music is escapism at its best.”
The AU Review
“With their unique blend of burlesque pop and polka-folk, no comparisons will do...Fresh, interesting and above all like nothing out there today.”
DB Magazine
“The all-hands-in approach recalls The Cat Empire...Their quieter moments bring to mind the lilting, rusting charm of early Augie March”
Beat Magazine
“A gothic sweep that Nick Cave would be proud of”
MX
“This album is something you should definitely get your hands on if you have any inclination towards this brand of music, it's a great illustration of this underground trend in Australian music and is no doubt one of the gems to have come from that scene.”
The AU Review