Flatcat is a Belgian DIY punk rock band. Founded by the Luyckx brothers in 1993 they have played numerous countries since then, including two Brazilian headlining tours.

Flatcat
OriginBelgium
GenresPunk rock
Pop punk
Skate punk
Alternative rock
Years active1993–present

Lineup

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  • Dieter 'minx' Meyns: guitar, vocals
  • Wim Luyckx: drums
  • Dirk Luyckx: guitar
  • Alexander Jonckheere: bass, backing vocals

Accomplishments

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  • Did two Brazilian tours in 2001 and 2002
  • Videoclip "Beautiful in Venice" aired on MTV Brazil in 2002
  • Flatcat is the first band ever to sell out the Magdalenazaal (1200 p.) in Bruges, their hometown
  • "Hear Tonight" Number 9 spot in "De Afrekening", Belgium's most respected alternative radio hitlist in 2004. Also included on the "De Afrekening vol. 33" chart compilation (Universal)
  • Videoclip "Wait and see" gets A-rotation on TMF (MTV Belgium) in 2004
  • Flatcat was on the lineup of French Alternative Festival "BetiZFest"
  • Flatcat sells a performance together with Nailpin for Tsunami 1212 on JIM TV and TMF in 2005
  • "Rockstar Fantasy (Break It)" in De Afrekening for no less than 13 weeks in 2005. Also included on the "De Afrekening vol. 38" chart compilation (Universal).

Discography

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Demos

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  • Demo Tape (1996, sold out)
  • Punkrock RIP Promo Tape (1999)

Albums

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Singles

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  • Better Luck Next Time (2002)
  • Hear Tonight (2004)
  • Wait And See (2004)
  • Rockstar Fantasy (Break It) (2005)
  • So This is When We Grow Up (2006)
  • My Heart is Bulletproof (2007)
  • The Great Escape (2011)
  • All Anchors are Lost (ft. Sean Dhondt) (2011)

7’’

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  • Beautiful in Venice (2002)

Contributions

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