Tiger Trap
Tiger Trap was an American twee-pop foursome composed of high school friends Angela Loy and Rose Melberg, with Heather Dunn and Jen Braun. The group recorded for K Records. The name "Tiger Trap" comes from the very first Calvin and Hobbes cartoon. Formed in Sacramento, California in 1992, they managed to garner something of a cult following before disbanding only a year later. Their last concert took place at Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, in December 1993. Bands they played with include Heavenly, Unwound, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, Girl Trouble, Mecca Normal, Beat Happening, and Tsunami.
Along with Beat Happening, Lois, Tullycraft, and Black Tambourine, Tiger Trap is considered to be one of the most influential bands of the American twee pop movement. Melberg went on to become a solo artist as well as playing with the bands The Softies, Go Sailor, and Gaze. Dunn went on to play drums with Lois, the reformed Raincoats, and Dub Narcotic Sound System.Discography
Singles & EPs
- "Words and Smiles" from a split 7" with Bratmobile
- "Supercrush" b/w "You and Me" and "Hiding"
- Sour Grass EP
- "Alien Space Song" from split single with Henry's Dress
Studio albums
- Tiger Trap
Compilations and other appearances
- "Baby Blue", from Julep
- "Hiding" re-released on the International Hip Swing compilation
- "Supreme Nothing", from the Stars Kill Rock compilation
- "Girl with a Guitar" from The Blood Orgy of the Leather Girls soundtrack