Cats on Fire

The Profile

Cats on Fire are a Finnish indie pop band formed in 2001 and led by vocalist-guitarist Mattias Björkas. They debuted with The Province Complains (2007), followed by Our Temperance Movement (2009) and All Blackshirts to Me (2012), earning praise for jangly melodies and literate, melancholic pop.

Finnish indie pop band; led by Mattias Björkas; influenced by The Smiths and McCarthy; albums include The Province Complains (2007), Our Temperance Movement (2009), All Blackshirts to Me (2012); active years 2001–2015.

A single, glowing review frames Cats on Fire as a Finnish indie pop outfit with Smiths/McCarthy leanings and radiant, melancholic jangle. Our Temperance Movement sticks close to their debut’s formula while delivering infectious highlights like Tears In Your Cup and The Steady Peace alongside reflective moments. The verdict: simple, immediate, and lovable pop.