Who? Though currently embedded in Brooklyn’s asphalt terrain, the roots of Tigercity trace back to the scenic foliage of western Massachusetts where vocalist/guitarist Bill Gillim and bassist/keyboardist Joel Ford planted the band's seeds in late 2004. After relocating south, guitarist Andrew Brady and drummer Aynsley Powell replaced the duo's digital effects and drum machines, and soon the newfound quartet's scrappy post-punk sonics embodied more soulful, near Yacht Rock-ian R&B vibes.

What's the Deal? Reflecting Brooklyn’s near-ceaseless musical homage to the late ‘70s, Tigercity's addictive debut EP, Pretend Not To Love, rises above the band's punk undertones and reaches the glitz, glamour, and neon lights of Saturday Night Fever. Gillim could become the indie rock underground’s answer to Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, channeling both Brian Ferry’s playful croon and Barry Gibb’s winter-crisp falsetto. "Red Lips" modernizes the seduction of Roxy Music with lusty bass lines and wave-crashing choruses, while "Are You Sensation" replaces Hall & Oates as the feel-good soundtrack to do your hair to. Sure, Tigercity certainly appeals to the ladies, but it’s the perfect backdrop for a stylized gent prepping for a date with an uptown girl. Are we ready for a post-disco revolution? Popped-collar optional.

Fun Fact: A nod to the band's chosen era of influence, and surely providing its members with mystical fodder aplenty, vocalist/guitarist Bill Gillim's uncle runs a unicorn farm in New Zealand. 

Now Hear This:
Tigercity - "Are You Sensation" DOWNLOAD

On the Web: Tigercity at MySpace

Talk: Tigercity: Are you hitting the dance floor or tired of the '70s musical revival onslaught?