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Try some Tunng
Indie | Friday 11th October 2013 | annalisemarguerita
Associated with folktronica because of their electronic influences on folk, Tunng are back with a new sound. Less of the electronic based music – an artfully drawn, older and wiser album. Nearly ten years into their career, it is no surprise that their sound has mellowed out, but they haven't lost their fire – the sombre tones and experimental nature of the album show us that Tunng know their formula, and they haven't lost their edge.
Tunng have been releasing original music since 2004 but they also have had great success with their cover choices – their rendition of Bloc Party's 'Pioneer' was featured in the third series of The O.C and in 2005 their cover of 'No Man Can Find The War' was even featured in the tribute album to Tim Buckley. Tunng went on to support Doves back in 2005 as well as raise their profile at numerous festivals in 2009 and 2010. Now flying just underneath your radar, it's the band's intriguing tone that will make you fall in love with their charming folk sound.
In June 2013 they released their fifth album Turbines and proved to be back on top form – though less of the folktronica is found here, their music still encompasses their experimental nature with the album highlights including 'By this', with its real feel-good impact and boy-girl harmonies meshed into and layered structure.
'The Village' is infectious and really shows the bands growth in production. The unique combination of part female part male vocalists make for an appealing and positive vibe, perfect for helping us through this dreary October. 'Follow Follow' has a Hot Chip feel to it, with their acoustic core roaring through a taste of electronics.
Turbines is subtle, warm songcrafting at its very best. With a sorrowful twang that really shines at points throughout, it is an album that's just as satisfying as a nice woolly jumper in this dreary October.
Here's Tunng's band new video for their single 'The Village'!
Annalise Marguerita Watson
