Willow the Cat

Willow the Cat is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, singer and rapper, Eric Thompson. Thompson was formerly the frontman of FLOTUS, a college band whose vibrant style catapulted them to the top of Syracuse University’s DIY-scene alongside artists like Charlie Burg. His solo project, however, centers around a form of artistic expression more in-tune with his diverse set of influences. In true Gemini fashion, Thompson thrives in duality. His brand of hip-hop embraces elements of jazz, soul, and R&B while inviting in flavors of psychedelic rock. His process is paradoxical, shifting between lighthearted and dark subject matter, and teetering between masculine and feminine energy.