tUnE-YaRdS

**Janszoon** · 02-26-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by katsy

So I was watching Austin City Limits a week or so ago and after a typical Edward Sharpe et al performance, on came this group. Holy hell! I wanted to hate them, and I'm sure many will. But I love them.

This chic creates loops with a snare drum, other various percussion, and a ukelele, among other instruments. Her voice is interesting and there is a sax section. I think they would be awesome live.

Anyone else listen to the Tune Yards? Or care to offer any opinions? They have two albums out. I haven't really given either a listen, just excited about the two songs below I've heard:

Yeah, she's great! I haven't heard the first album, but I love the second album. It's like a deconstruction of afro-pop.

Chives · 02-26-2013, 12:50 AM

WHOKILL might be my favorite album of the past few years, honestly. It's not perfect or anything, but it sounds exactly how I think more modern music should sound like. Just a great production style to me. Haven't heard the first album all the way through, though, but I at least liked what I heard...just not as much as the second album.

katsy · 02-26-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Yeah, she's great! I haven't heard the first album, but I love the second album. It's like a deconstruction of afro-pop.

Thanks for moving my post. My searches are always ineffective. :/

Afro-pop is my favorite sound, so it's no surprise I've latched onto this. I downloaded WHOKILL earlier today; going to give it a proper listen this week. I look forward to it.

katsy · 05-06-2013, 06:37 PM

An interesting mix here. My Morning Jacket meets the Tune Yards.
Tune-Yards Remixes Jim James for Global Citizen Tickets Initiative | Music News | Rolling Stone

P A N · 05-06-2013, 07:19 PM

definitely one of my faves. my buddy sent this to me a couple of years ago. i've listened to it on a regular basis ever since.

katsy · 05-07-2013, 09:30 AM

^^ Yeah, they've been on repeat for me since I found them. "Bizness" is one of my favorites as well. I would love to go to a show

pel8 · 05-08-2013, 10:09 PM

So good.

debaserr · 04-24-2014, 04:48 PM

Psst. *hint*

http://www.musicbanter.com/new-relea...ikki-nack.html

Black Francis · 04-24-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

I think the first album she recorded alone but the second was with a full band. She definitely performs with a full band now.

Great performance, this is my first time hearing them and they sound good and it's nice to see their songs are portable and they can play them live.

considering the kind of music they make you would think it's all studio tricks but it seems they can recreate it live.

02-26-2013, 12:50 AM	#32 (permalink)
Chives Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 299	WHOKILL might be my favorite album of the past few years, honestly. It's not perfect or anything, but it sounds exactly how I think more modern music should sound like. Just a great production style to me. Haven't heard the first album all the way through, though, but I at least liked what I heard...just not as much as the second album. __________________ [My last.fm] [My Tumblr]

05-06-2013, 06:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	An interesting mix here. My Morning Jacket meets the Tune Yards. Tune-Yards Remixes Jim James for Global Citizen Tickets Initiative \| Music News \| Rolling Stone __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson

05-07-2013, 09:30 AM	#36 (permalink)
katsy Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 286	^^ Yeah, they've been on repeat for me since I found them. "Bizness" is one of my favorites as well. I would love to go to a show __________________ Split the Lark-- and you'll find the Music - Emily Dickinson

04-24-2014, 04:48 PM	#38 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Psst. hint http://www.musicbanter.com/new-relea...ikki-nack.html __________________ Last.FM

05-06-2013, 07:19 PM	#35 (permalink)
P A N DO LIKE YOU. Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 629	definitely one of my faves. my buddy sent this to me a couple of years ago. i've listened to it on a regular basis ever since.

05-08-2013, 10:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
pel8 Groupie Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2	So good.