City and the Sea, or CATS as the band has dubbed themselves, play some mean rock 'n' roll. Aside from slightly young, pop-punk sounding vocals that will certainly mature over time, the Hamilton-based unit has its key features locked down: toughly-conceived guitars, an unapologetic percussionist, a solid bass line, and the right attitude. They're "hell bent" on bringing back the glory of classic rock and they're making a good case for it.
After three locally-absorbed and nationally-acknowledged EPs, CATS has released "Venture" to bridge the gap between Action Figures (2013) and whatever is coming next. It'll be immediately followed by the B-side of the single come September, that's for sure, but is a debut full-length in the works? One can speculate, given the band's appreciable success four years in-the-making. View the video below and download the single, at your price.