Profile
tUnE-yArDs is the singular musical project of New England native Merrill Garbus. Possessing an expansive sound that marries a coarse folk ingenuity with the bold pop sensibility of an R&B siren, BiRd-BrAiNs was assembled with a staunch DIY aesthetic.
Recording herself using a digital voice recorder and assembled using shareware mixing software, she was described by Stereogum as “a self-contained Sublime Frequencies compilation, jumping between blues, African tunes, shiny reggae-esque sprawls, and lo-fi folk”, infusing the worldly sonic palette of M.I.A. or post-punk pioneers The Raincoats.
News
- Reveal new single and video15 January 10
- Announce European dates for 201014 December 09
- Bird-Brains released this week16 November 09
- Launches 4AD Sessions10 November 09
- Release 'Hatari' this week; download Karn remix03 November 09
Shows
- 09 / 02 Freebutt, Brighton
- 11 / 02 Speakeasy, Belfast
- 12 / 02 Whelans, Dublin 2
- 13 / 02 Ruby Lounge, Manchester
- 14 / 02 Captain's Rest, Glasgow