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“My first encounter with their music was through “Give Me Room,” which immediately invoked a sense of nostalgia.”

 
“Arguably the world’s favorite time-warping rock band Fire Tiger has dropped the lead soundtrack single “Reunion from Hell” from the film sequel of the same name and, of course, it’s a new wave-era gem.”       

 
“I spent some quality time as a Top 40 radio DJ, and this would be on the radio if we had that musical and melodic format today… Everything is amazing about this band!”       

 
“If you’ve not heard Fire Tiger’s releases, then you have missed out on a band that deserves to become huge.”       

 
“Muy entretenido.”       

“As you would expect from Fire Tiger, absolute pop-perfection.”

“Listening to their music, I could not help but reminisce about my high school and college days during the 80’s… I cannot wait to hear their 4th album and once again go “Back to the Future””

“Fire Tiger’s sound has a very retro feel (I love it!)”

“Las nuevas tecnologías establecen un nexo entre el pasado y el presente…”

 
“Hands down, there is no better team in creating retro rock & pop than LA’s Fire Tiger’s Tiff Alkouri and James Ramsey. And you should look no further than the band’s phenomenal 2020 release ‘All The Time’. A stellar leg warmer era stunner that is a full set of 80s styled gems. And what should have been their lead single “Magical Brew” has finally dropped and it’s a beauty, possibly this outfit’s best single yet. Alkouri knows her way around a pop-rock vocal and this single highlights her powers to the fullest. I guess the best part, the most indelible thing about this band and showcased by this latest album/single, is that their time-traveling sound is as fun as it is tactile.”         

 
“HMMA Official Nomination: Fire Tiger – Don’t Take Me Home – Best Rock Song”          

 
“Parte de ésta novedad es, Magical Brew, una canción que se perfila muy bien para darle a tu miércoles una energía diferente, fresca y con buen groove.”          

 
“They are the only ones to offer this kind of music. Led by the very beautiful voice of singer Tiff Alkouri, our friends could have composed the soundtrack of American teen movies from the 80s. It’s pop, rock sometimes variety but it remains very anchored in a certain FM of those years.”          

 
“Effortlessly cool with amazingly catchy songs – 80’s style music for the 2020s”          

 
“Fire Tiger delivers another great album in the middle of a pandemic and it’s just what the doctor ordered! They’re a Los Angeles based retro power pop / classic rock band playing original songs that will take you back to the glory of the 80s.”          

 
“Fire Tiger’s New Album Is A Must-Have For 80’s Music Fans”          

 
“Album of the Week: Fire Tiger’s All the Time”          

 
“Old school sounds mixed with a modern attitude… A band who are energetic, anchored to the past but stepping forward through a digital age. They are something to get excited about – Hats off to Fire Tiger for not only releasing an album of this quality, but for doing so in a time when the world is engrossed in a pandemic.”          

 
“Vocalist Tiff Alkouri is at her all-time best, maliciously moving in and out of melodic highs and lows in addictive catchiness, as the band cradles her in that nostalgic -flavored soundtrack…”          

 
“’All The Time’ is a 12-song collection that will seriously leave you wondering what year it is. Everything from the vocals to the music is pure classic ’80s Pop/Rock… Before long, the album is an enjoyable old friend beginning-to-end.”          

 
“HMMA Nominations: Fire Tiger – Sailing To Neverland – Best Rock Song // Tiff Alkouri – Best Vocal (Female)”          

 
“My type of music, great songs, I love it! I think they’re about to take off.”          

 
“I love the energy, vocals, just about everything about this band. This is the kind of music I love: Electrifying classic power rock.”          

 
“HMMA Nomination: Fire Tiger – Ice Age – Best Pop Song”          

 
“A Return to the ‘Go Big or Go Home’ 80s’”          

 
“The hottest unsigned band that’s landed at the Underground in many a year would have to be the sensational Fire Tiger… The living, breathing embodiment of 80’s high-tech AOR, the kind that shaped a decade and ruled the airwaves.”          

 
“The LA based pop artists Fire Tiger took the stage at the Viper Room on March 16th 2017 as part of a genre themed showcase of artists. I rushed down to grab some photos and to finally see the band live on stage. I’ve been a fan of Fire Tiger‘s music since I made a personal discovery of the band… The female fronted act offered me something that I haven’t seen in a lot of local acts around town. It’s not that the band emulates that 80’s era VH-1 sound, there are a lot of bands that pay tribute to that genre. What makes this band stand out to me is that they aren’t deliberately trying to repeat something of the past – what made that era popular was that the artists wrote pop songs, not pop sounds. Fire Tiger simply writes pop songs, and as a result, it fits the mold; however similar to the sounds of the past. It’s new music, and it works, flawlessly.”          

 
“An awesome new band that has the look and sound… Fire Tiger ‘Energy’ is a ten-song collection that will seriously leave you wondering what year it is. Everything from the vocals to the music is pure classic ’80s Pop/Rock and I am totally obsessed after just one listen…”          

 
“Energy‘s ten tracks… tightly well-written, catchy, enduring songs… Energy showcases the depth and breadth of Tiff Alkouri and James Ramsey’s songwriting skills. Spanning the spectrum of pop-rock music while incorporating a broad range of influences and employing a variety of catchy sound devices, this disc is about as varied as you could ask for, all while sounding like a cohesive collection from recognizably the same band… Before long, the album is an enjoyable old friend beginning-to-end.”          

 
“Fire Tiger’s retro sound is certainly inescapable… Vocalist Tiffany Alkouri’s beyond comprehension style and soulful delivery reminiscent of Bonnie Tyler or Kim Carnes… “Open Eyes” goes the stunning palpable distance in a story of compassion and realizations that we should all do a bit more for those who have little to call their own…”          

 
“Fire Tiger ‘Energy’ -April 2015 Best Pop Rock Album-”          

 
“I have to admit; when I found the band Fire Tiger I let out more than just a squeal. I am totally in love with everything about this band. Fire Tiger brings together some of the best things in music, retro, rock… As soon as I heard your hit single “Energy” I was instantly hooked. You have brought back a sound that incorporates what every one loved about retro music, but you have given it your own touch; giving way to an amazing product… Fire Tiger is on a pretty serious roll. You guys are being played all over the world and people love it!”          

 
“Fire Tiger’s music is undeniably catchy and beautiful in all the right places… I’m eager to see this band conquer the pop world.””          

 
“I recently feel as if I hit the jackpot upon discovering retro rock-pop outfit Fire Tiger. Ever since watching their video for the title track on their debut album, Energy, I haven’t been able to get enough of this wonderful act.”          

 
“Think Pat Benatar, Till Tuesday, Heart or Joan Jett… Vocally I’m floored. This chick has such a powerful voice… [Energy] has such a classic feel to it that for fans of 80’s pop it will feel like you’ve known this song forever.”          

 
“Fire Tiger epitomizes what a retro band should be and is. The music beckons to times when Heart, The Bangles and The Go-Gos dominated the radio… Love it!”          

 
“Everything about this band is authentic 80′s. If you’re a fan of The Pretenders, Pat Benatar, Heart, Madonna or basically any band that was big in the 80′s, you’ll love these guys.”          

 
“I’ve got to be honest, I’m obsessed with this band, we’ve been playing them all week! We need a campaign to get them on the UK Top 40 Charts.. I LOVE this!!”          

 
“Energy” summed up into one word: ANTHEM. Tiff’s authentic rolling vibrato at 1:15 is on par with rock goddess Pat Benatar.. At minute two the speedy synth backed by xylophone takes us into “The Final Countdown” that would make Europe proud pop papas… ”          

 
“Fire Tiger are a band who are increasingly gaining worldwide attention and recognition… Full of energy, bringing back all that’s good about music.””          

 
“Faith in humanity – RESTORED.” ~krisitak~ “Holy sh**. My life has meaning.” ~geek773~ “AWESOME, AWESOME, WHO’S GOT THE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!” ~16skyrocket~ “Es hermosa esta canción… Fire Tiger ♥” ~bocapasion100~ “I want to run a marathon listening to only this! :-]” ~AliveMama79~ “One word after listening to this – Bitchin’!” ~pdex2165~ “From the vocals to the lyrics to the melody, to the girl and band, I love it all!!” ~Stephreena12~ “Best band EVER. <3” -Tiani14 “I only have one question. Where do I get your amazing music so I can put it on my iPod and listen to it daily??”          

 

“Each Monday TheSunsetStrip.com will focus on a new, local band to keep your eye on. THIS WEEK: Are you ready to dance in the streets? Fire Tiger… Energy!”

In Conversation With – Fire Tiger

Posted 8th December 2013 by 

It’s a welcome return trip Stateside for my special guests ‘In Conversation’ today. Los Angeles based Fire Tiger are a band who are increasingly gaining worldwide attention and recognition. With their original songs, they are bringing classic musicality back to mainstream music, embracing rock and pop with a mixture of the past and the future. So I am delighted to welcome Fire Tiger today.

Maybe if we start with you introducing the individual members of the band? I know that you are now based in Los Angeles but where in America are you all from originally?

“Thanks so much for this interview, Malcolm. Well, we have Tiff Alkouri on vocals, James Ramsey on keyboards, Chris Cuomo on guitar, and Cahuenga Mango on drums. We are from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Chris is from Boston but also lived near San Francisco before he met us.”

How did you all meet and get together as a band? Have any of you been in previous bands?

“It started out as a Tiff and James studio project and we ended up sharing a band house together near the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. All of us have been in previous bands before. As a teenager, Tiff sang for an 80’s tribute band called Danger Zone LA. Cahuenga Mango is a character name referring to the different drummers we work with. James Decker has played drums with several signed acts such as Mixi, on Interscope. Chris Knapp played drums with The Ataris, on Columbia. They have a reunion tour next year. And Adrian Ost drums for Powerman 5000 under the name Ad7, on Universal. James also played piano with The Ataris and used to front a “heavy classical” band called Thrillswitch. Chris played guitar for an indie band called Apollo Sunshine, and has a catalogue of his own singer-songwriter music as well.”

Who chose the band name Fire Tiger?

“James wanted a double name a-la Duran Duran, Oingo Boingo, Mister Mister, a-ha, Wang Chung, etc, and liked the word “Fire”, which was missing from popular music culture at the time, but has since resurfaced.”

All your songs on the first album are written by Tiff and James. What comes first, the music or the lyrics?

“That’s a great question! The album features both, with some songs written first by Tiff with her lyrics and vocal melody, and others that originated from musical motif. In general, it’s writing the lyrics that comes first but when it’s alongside the music then it’s best, so the music can really bring out the emotion of the lyrics. When you are writing lyrics over music already finished, that can be challenging.”

What influenced your decision to write songs with an 80’s feel?

“Wow, we could write a whole book on that! We basically wanted to create music we like, and music we like seems to be what people call “80’s”. We don’t want to define ourselves only with that decade, although it is our favourite. Our goal is to help bring classic musicality, vocal style, and songwriting, which arguably peaked in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s together, back to mainstream pop culture today.”

Who are or were the bands or artists who influenced your style of music?

“Well, to name a few; Jefferson Starship, Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, The Smiths, Heart, Rush, Phil Collins, Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Mister Mister, Scandal, Simple Minds, A-Ha, Pink Floyd, Survivor, Madonna, U2.”

When did you play your first official gig and where was it?

“It was at the famous Viper Room in LA. We’ve grown a lot since then.”

Who is the biggest band that you have supported so far?

“It was Steel Panther at the House of Blues in LA.”

What has been your best gig so far?

“It was The Roxy during Oktoberfest. There were a bunch of audience members dressed in lederhosen doing a line dance to “The Same Old Song”. We will never forget that!”

What would you say is the age range of your current fans?

“Something we really like about the music of previous generations is that popular songs used to be for everybody, not just small niche demographics. Because of our old style of music, we are blessed to receive very positive comments from fans of all ages, around the World.”

Is LA a fertile place for new bands to get started?

“LA is a great city, but unfortunately it is not at the moment for aspiring bands. There are a million of them. Everybody knows somebody who is in a band, and nobody cares. A&R’s don’t walk into venues to hear unknowns anymore either, which is really sad. And many of what used to be live venues are being turned over to DJs.”

 

Your debut album, “Energy”, you released it yourselves on Amazon and iTunes. How close would you say you are to getting a record deal now?

“Who knows? It might happen overnight? We do need help with distribution, promotion, and touring.”

Outside of the US, how is the rest of the world responding to Fire Tiger?

“We are really excited about our global response. Fire Tiger is currently on FM radio stations in Europe and Australia, and we get a lot of Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook traffic from countries everywhere.”

What do you have planned for 2014?

“We are recording our second album, and will hopefully tour around the World, given the opportunity.”

Well, I wish you continued success and hopefully that elusive major record deal will be just around the corner. Thanks for being my guests today.

“You’re welcome and thanks for everything. We really appreciate it.”

You can keep up to date with everything about Fire Tiger by using the following links;

http://FireTigerMusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FireTigerBand
https://twitter.com/FireTigerBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/FireTiger

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