Tortoise

Tortoise

With a retro-infused futuristic sound, instrumental outfit Tortoise have been making engrossing, sophisticated alt-rock music since they formed in Chicago in 1990. Their music is melodic (in the lounge electronica sense), driving (in a krautrock/Kraftwerk way) and cool (with an exacting, Steely Dan type production aesthetic). Music fans coming from the krautrock direction will love Millions Now Living Will Never Die while those coming from an indie rock angle will enjoy Standards. For the simply curious, It’s All Around You is both accessible and uplifting. John McEntire, core visionary in the band, has also worked with Stereolab and The Sea And Cake.

 

 

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