Who doesn’t need a ukulele and drum loops? I know I woke up most nights in a cold sweat jonesing for such sweet sounds…and then I found The Tune-yards.
Hailing from New England, Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner have been playing with juxtaposition since the band’s 2009 inception – mixing whimsical lyrics with dark treacherous ones, and earthy natural arrangements over synthetic electronic rhythms. The songs are catchy, generally high energy, and carry an almost chant-like quality, at times. Over the course of three albums: Bird-Brains, Whokill, and Nikki Nack – the band has refined a specific sound, and built a superb live show on the road.
They did a well-received set at this year’s Forecastle, returning to town tonight at Headliners in support of their latest album, this year’s Nikki Nack. James Tillman will be opening the show for them. The show begins at 9 PM and tickets are $20.
