Cat Valley
Cat Valley is a garage punk band from the Pacific Northwest known for their rousing energy, intricate vocal harmonies, dueling reverb-drenched lead guitars, and scathing observations of a world gone mad. Cat Valley is Whitney Flinn (guitar, vocals), Abby Hegge (guitar, vocals), Kristen Stanovich (bass) and Melanie Sehman (drums).
“Surf-kissed riot grrrl rock…fun as fuck” - The Stranger
“Charmingly relatable, unabashed and bold” - Audiofemme
“Contemporary rock at its finest” - Two Story Melody
Photo by Rachel Bennett
Bingo Queen
Released September 15, 2023
Digital, CD and merch available for purchase on Bandcamp.
Feral shows a tighter, grown-up version of Cat Valley. With Melanie Sehman on drums and Kristen Stanovich on bass, the band steps up the volume and intensity from their self-titled EP. The songs seamlessly weave together pop sensibility with punk lyrics, harkening back to 90’s alternative rock with a surf twist. While it tackles topics similar to Cat Valley’s previous EP, there’s new intention and depth across Feral that shows how far the group has come, showcasing their ability to pack a punch, both lyrically and musically.
These are songs that are meant to be sung out loud with your friends or alone in your car. From the noisy drone outro of “Red Sea” to the anthemic rock chorus of “Dive Bar Fight Song”, Feral showcases the raw power and chemistry within Cat Valley, as the group continues to evolve and grow.
released November 12, 2021
Cat Valley on Make.Shift TV Episode 2, March 24, 2022
