Members
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About
Tunng is an innovative musical group from London, England, renowned for pioneering the "pagan folktronica" genre. Formed in the early 2000s, the band is comprised of core members Mike Lindsay (guitar, production), Sam Genders (vocals, guitar), Becky Jacobs (vocals, keyboards, melodica), Phil Winter (electronics, samples), Ashley Bates (percussion, guitar), and Martin Smith (brass, piano). Tunng's music seamlessly blends traditional folk elements with electronic experimentation, crafting a sound that is both rustic and futurist. Their imaginative compositions often explore themes of nature, mythology, and the human condition, creating an eclectic and immersive listening experience.
How to Sound Like Tunng
Tunng's sonic landscape is characterized by its fusion of organic warmth with electronic textures, resulting in an atmosphere that is simultaneously earthy and otherworldly. Acoustic guitars and poetic vocals form the foundation, while fractured beats and crackling electronics weave through the arrangements, creating a tapestry of sound that is both intricate and engaging. The use of gear like the Roland SP-808 GrooveSampler and the Fender Rhodes enhances their layered, textural quality, adding depth and dimension. Analog delay effects from devices like the Ibanez AD-80 contribute to the dreamy, ethereal vibe that defines Tunng's music, inviting listeners into a world where the past and future harmoniously coexist.
Discography
This is... Tunng: Mothers Daughter and other Tales
2005
Mother's Daughter & Other Songs
2006
Comments of the Inner Chorus
2006
Good Arrows
2007
...and Then We Saw Land
2010
This Is Tunng... Live from the BBC
2011
Turbines
2014
Songs You Make at Night
2018
This is Tunng...Magpie Bites and Other Cuts
2019
This is Tunng...Magpie Bites and Other Cuts (Bonus Disc)
2019
Tunng Presents...Dead Club
2020
Love You All Over Again
2025
Get the Tunng Sound
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