🎸 Meet ULTRA MEGA CAT ATTACK – Singapore’s Alt-Rock Party Starters! 🎸
Introducing ULTRA MEGA CAT ATTACK (or UMCA for short) – a high-energy, cat-loving, alt-rock band ready to bring the house down! With roaring drums, gritty guitar riffs, disco beats, and raunchy vocals, UMCA combines raw rock power with playful chaos. Inspired by Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, and their band mascot (a cat named Puppy), they’re turning heads across Singapore’s alt scene and beyond. 🎶🐾
🌟 What is Your Band, Artist, or Group Name?
ULTRA MEGA CAT ATTACK – a name as explosive as their live shows!
🎶 How Would You Describe Your Sound?
An electrifying fusion of alt-rock, disco, and dance-punk. UMCA brings:
- Roaring vocals
- Punchy drums
- Layered synths
- Head-banging riffs
All rolled into a sweaty, unfiltered good time.
🎸 Who’s Who in the Band?
- Boey Yinghao – Drums
- Cassandra "Kit" Tang – Keys/Synth
- Daniel Chan – Guitar
- Debbi Koh – Vocals
- Keith Sootho – Guitar
- 🐱 Puppy – Band mascot and chaotic inspiration
🛍️ What Type of Merch Do You Make/Offer?
From stickers to teeshirts, UMCA brings the chaos to their merch tables. Expect playful, loud, and cat-themed gear to match the vibe of their shows.
📖 Share Your Musician Story: How/Why Did You Start?
Formed in 2020, UMCA was born from a shared obsession with rock, cats, and danceable distortion.
They quickly rose through the ranks, landing as Top 5 Finalists in the Vans Musicians Wanted competition.
By 2021, they’d sold out their Baybeats Festival 20th Anniversary set—proving that chaos and heart go hand-in-hand.
🏆 What Are Your Proudest Achievements or Milestones?
- Baybeats 2021: Sold-out festival debut
- Releases of standout singles like “009”, “STAY.GO.”, and “All Or Nothing”
- Becoming one of Singapore’s most talked-about indie rock acts
💪 Have You Faced Any Challenges and How Did You Overcome Them?
Every band faces hurdles, but UMCA thrives by leaning into their joy, authenticity, and collective chaos. Whether it's writing through burnout or coordinating six creative minds—they’ve stayed grounded through laughter, support, and cat energy.
🚀 What Are Your Future Plans for Being a Musician?
Their debut album is on the horizon—recorded with engineer JL at Verta Collective and packed with wild energy and full-bodied sound.
Expect it to drop in 2023, unleashing a new wave of sonic mayhem.
💡 What Tips/Advice Would You Share with Other Musicians?
🎵 Let Your Work Spark Joy – Make the music that gets you excited.
🔥 Stay Passionate – Your vibe attracts your tribe.
😸 Be Playful – Don’t take yourself too seriously. Unless you're tuning a synth. Then be deadly serious.
🤝 How Can the Community Connect with You?
Stay up to date and dive deeper into the world of UMCA:
📍 Country: Singapore
#UltraMegaCatAttack #SingaporeMusic #AltRockAsia #IndieBandsSG #CatRock #DiscoPunk #LiveMusicSG #VansMusiciansWanted #BaybeatsFestival #NewMusic2025