Auckland band Svelte was formed by Supergroove members Tim Stewart and Ben Sciascia with drummer Jamie Woolright -- son of legendary New Zealand bass player, Paul Woolright (Ticket, Hello Sailor). After spending the last six years playing regular shows in Auckland and Wellington alongside bands such as The Exponents, The Bads and Die! Die! Die!, the three-piece finally release their debut album, 'Cat's Paw'.

Produced by Dr Karl Steven (Supergroove), the 11 tracks on 'Cat's Paw' range from rhythm 'n' blues based stomp 'n' roll (similar to the group's debut single "Grind Your Bones") through to more atmospheric tracks which feature howling winds on a cold tin roof, traffic from Auckland's very own Balmoral Road and for the first time on an album, the sound of a vinyl seat!