Selby Tigers
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Founder | Arzu "D2" Gokcen, Nathan Grumdahl, Nicole Gerber, Dave Gatchell |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Saint Paul , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Punk rock music |
| Parent | Hopeless Records |
Selby Tigers was a punk rock group originating from Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1998. Their band name was inspired by Selby Avenue, a prominent local street, and a radio program discussing the Tamil Tigers. They were affiliated with Hopeless Records during their career.
History
The band was formed by guitarist Arzu "D2" Gokcen alongside her husband and fellow guitarist Nathan Grumdahl, bassist Nicole Gerber, and drummer Dave Gatchell, all of whom had prior experience in various musical projects. Their style was characterized by edgy vocals, forceful guitar work, and a compelling rhythm foundation.
After releasing their initial EP in 1998, Gerber departed and was succeeded by Dave Gardner, who brought expertise as a recording engineer and had previously played with Impetus Inter. Gardner also adopted the stage persona Sammy G. They followed up with the EP South Then West after extensive touring. These recordings and performances caught the attention of Southern California’s punk label Hopeless Records, which signed them at the start of 2000. Under Hopeless, they issued a 7" promotional single before launching their full-length album Charm City in mid-2000. The group supported tours with acts such as Alkaline Trio, the Anniversary, and Rocket from the Crypt.
The Selby Tigers dissolved in 2003. Subsequently, Gokcen went on to establish the pop-punk outfit So Fox, later known as Spider Fighter, as well as contributing to Half Fiction, Strut and Shock, and Pink Mink. Grumdahl participated in The Monarques’ tour and EP production. Gatchell is currently involved with the Tokyo-based ensemble 1000s of Cats.
Albums
- Charm City (2000)
- The Curse of the Selby Tigers (2002)
Singles/EPs
- "Year of the Tigers" (1998)
- "South Then West" (1999)
- "Selby Tigers" (2000)
Compilations
- Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 3 (2000)
- Plea for Peace/Take Action 2001 (2001)
- Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 4 (2002)