Cheatahs announce '紫'(Murasaki) EP

Murasaki Shikibu’s life tale is one of rebellion: born into 11th-century Japanese aristocracy, where women were strongly discouraged from learning to read and write, she did so anyway, going on to pen masterpieces of poetry and prose depicting Kyoto court life.

There’s a good dose of the same defiance to London four-piece Cheatahs, whose latest EP, the brilliant 紫 (Murasaki) - inspired in part by acclaimed Shikibu novel ‘The Tale Of Genji’ – continues their unpredictable evolution in searing fashion. 紫 (Murasaki) will be available from 4th May via Wichita Recordings.

Listen to the EP's title track below.