Cat TV arrive swinging on Fun In The Ghost Town, a six-track debut EP packed with garage-punk swagger, fuzzy riffs, and enough personality to fill a dive bar twice over. Hailing from Lowell, Massachusetts, the band has spent years building a reputation through energetic live performances and offbeat songwriting, and this release finally captures that chaotic spirit on record.
What makes Fun In The Ghost Town so appealing is its refusal to sit still. The band pulls from punk, garage rock, and alternative influences without getting bogged down by labels. The songs thrive on attitude, humor, and a healthy dose of unpredictability. Recorded at Blue Banshee Recording Studio, the EP feels raw and edgy in all the right ways, preserving the rough edges that give Cat TV their charm.
Opening track “Spiders” wastes no time setting the tone. Fuzzy, gritty guitars crash into thumping drums as Caitlin Malcuit’s voice enters with an intriguing mix of confidence and instability. Her husky delivery feels delightfully unhinged, as if she’s narrating a strange late-night dream while the band stomps through a cloud of distortion. It is both unsettling and irresistibly catchy.
A few tracks later, “Baby I’m Down” kicks the door off its hinges. Driven by grinding guitars, buzzing bass, and relentless drums, the song channels the frustration of everyday routine into a fist-pumping declaration of freedom. Malcuit sings about refusing to remain glued to a chair, and the performance carries exactly the restless energy that turns a crowded room into a singalong.
Then there’s “Drugz N Alcohol,” which closes the EP on a high-octane note. Thick, bold riffs swagger through the mix while cymbals splash and drums punch forward with infectious momentum. Malcuit’s tangy vocal delivery adds another layer of character, balancing mischief and attitude as the band barrels ahead without ever looking back.
Across Fun In The Ghost Town, Cat TV prove that punk doesn’t need to be overly serious to hit hard. Sharp, loud, and packed with character, this debut feels like the soundtrack to a wild night that somehow gets even stranger after midnight. It’s scrappy, entertaining, and above all, a whole lot of fun.
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Review by: Naomi Joan