Tanlines
Tanlines | |
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Young Turks (distributed by XL Recordings) | |
Members | Jesse Cohen Eric Emm |
Website | tanlinesinternet |
Tanlines is an American
History
Formation and early years (2008–2011)
Tanlines was formed in 2008 after Cohen and Emm worked together producing a song for Cohen's band, Professor Murder.[1] Emm had previously worked as a producer for other bands with his brother Joshua Topolsky and had also performed in the bands Don Caballero and Storm & Stress in Brooklyn.[1] In 2009, Tanlines opened several times on tour for Julian Casablancas.[2]
After releasing several remixes for bands that included
The band's first EP of their own music, Settings, was released in March 2010 and was praised by
The band has played with Vampire Weekend, The xx, Rick Ross, Yeasayer, Health and Delorean.[2] They are from Brooklyn, NY.
Mixed Emotions (2012–present)
Tanlines' first full-length studio album, Mixed Emotions, was released on March 20, 2012, on True Panther Sounds. The album was described as "straddl[ing] the line between mainstream-indie and classicist pop"[6] and "blend[ing] some dance floor-worthy pop gems with the sound of the 80s".[7] The album was generally well-received as a strong debut and was praised as "some of [Tanlines'] most enjoyable work to date",[7][8] but the band was also criticized for certain songs lacking a "big payoff"[9] as well as for not "doing anything... that you can't hear another band doing just as well".[10]
On the
On February 21, 2023, the duo announced their first album in 8 years. Naming it "The Big Mess" releasing on May 19, 2023.[14]
Discography
Studio albums
- Mixed Emotions (2012, True Panther Sounds)
- Highlights (2015, True Panther Sounds)
- The Big Mess (2023, Merge Records)
EPs
- Settings (EP, 2010, True Panther Sounds)
- S.A.W. (7" Salem, 2010, Fader)
Singles
- "New Flowers" (12", 2008, Young Turks)
- "Real Life" (12", 2010, True Panther Sounds)
- "Not the Same" (12", 2012, Young Turks)
Remixes
- "Chrome's On It (Tanlines remix)" originally by Telepathe (2008)
- "Apply (Tanlines remix)" originally by Glasser on Apply EP(2009, True Panther Sounds)
- "Kalise (Tanlines remix)" originally by El Guincho on Kalise EP (2009, Young Turks)
- "A New Chance (Tanlines remix)" originally by The Tough Alliance (Sincerely Yours, 2009)
- "Shadows (Tanlines remix)" originally by Au Revoir Simone (Rallye Label, 2009)
- "Bicycle (Tanlines remix)" originally by Memory Tapes (2010)
- "High Road (Tanlines remix)" originally by Deradoorian(Lovepump United, forthcoming)
- "Eyes Wide Open (Tanlines remix)" originally by Gotye (Universal Island Records, 2012)
In other compilations
- "Bejan", included on Kitsuné)
References
- ^ Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ a b "Mixed Emotions by Tanlines". True Panther Sounds. 2012. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ Cotto, Mario (January 21, 2010). "Artist You Should Know: Tanlines". KCRW. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- Allmusic. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ "Album of the Week: Tanlines Mixed Emotions". Stereogum. March 20, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- ^ Catling, Simon Jay (March 23, 2012). "Tanlines: Mixed Emotions". NME. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- Allmusic. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
- Heatseekers Albumsfor Tanlines. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ "Tanlines Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums for Tanlines. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ "50 Best Songs of 2012". Rolling Stone. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ "Tanlines Announce First Album in 8 Years, Share Video for New Song". Pitchfork. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-21.