is an indie-rock project led by Thorsten Jux - featuring vocalist and guitarist Martin Heiming (m) and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Thomas Westermeier (r).
Cats Fingers: The Creative Core
Music has always been my driving force. After a fast-paced career in advertising that took me across Hamburg, London, Düsseldorf, and Prague, I returned to my roots. In 2016, I launched my solo project Cats Fingers.
This project is where my personal storytelling comes to life. Since the launch, I have continuously shaped the project's sound with several key releases:
2018: Album No. 1 (EP)
2021: Two Strangers (Album)
2023-2025: Amusement Park, Georgie A, Suede on Repeat (Singles)
Our Roots: Where It All Began (1979–1986)
Before going solo, my musical foundation was built alongside my long-time friends, Martin and Thomas. From 1979 to 1986, we connected through our local music scene and rocked the stage under various names, including Nelson’s Column, Stainless Steel, and the JB Miles Band.
Our biggest milestone? A breakthrough performance at a talent show in Gladbeck. Judged by the legendary musician Paul Kuhn, we won professional studio time at Joe Blackfield’s recording facility and even shared a backstage encounter with Ike & Tina Turner. Eventually, life took over, and we all pursued successful careers outside the music industry.
The Reunion (2020–2022)
True passion never fades. Between 2020 and 2022, the three of us reunited in the studio to capture our shared chemistry once again. This creative revival resulted in the production and release of four major tracks:
No Land in Sight
Capbreton
Castles in the Air
Every Day Feels Like a Sunday
Where We Are Today
While music keeps us connected, our daily lives look quite different today. Martin now thrives as the headmaster of a professional school in Dortmund, and Thomas runs an eco-friendly carpentry business in Essen. As for me, I continue to channel my creative energy directly into Cats Fingers.