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"The Fountain of Love" is a low-fi folk affair, Tape Hiss and Sparkle’s first show-and-tell of the upcoming album, Paperhawk. Different from lo-fi material previously produced by TH&S (on their faithful four-track tape machine), the quality of production was purposefully upped a notch and assisted by The Sleepers' Nic Roos, resulting in a uniquely polished-yet-still-rustic sound. This instrumental arrangement, performed entirely by vocalist Simon Tamblyn himself, paves the way for haunting vocals and marrow-churning lyrics against an Afro-Eastern musical landscape. Grounded percussion foils the emotional lyrics, and makes the song feel authentic and real. - Rolling Stone
"The Fountain of Love" is a low-fi folk affair, Tape Hiss and Sparkle’s first show-and-tell of the upcoming album, Paperhawk. Different from lo-fi material previously produced by TH&S (on their faithful four-track tape machine), the quality of production was purposefully upped a notch and assisted by The Sleepers' Nic Roos, resulting in a uniquely polished-yet-still-rustic sound. This instrumental arrangement, performed entirely by vocalist Simon Tamblyn himself, paves the way for haunting vocals and marrow-churning lyrics against an Afro-Eastern musical landscape. Grounded percussion foils the emotional lyrics, and makes the song feel authentic and real. - Rolling Stone
Discography
2009
Tape Hiss and Sparkle (9 separate six-track demos)
2010
Tape Hiss and Sparkle Disc Ten (the 10th self-titled six-track demo)
January 2010 Singles EP
The Daggerpoint's Lattice EP
For You In Your Cubicle
Visitors EP
Lunasola EP
2011
Tape Hiss and Sparkle Live at the SAE Institute EP
The Hidden Year (double album)
2012
Paperhawk
Paperhawk (bonus disc)
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Bio
Tape Hiss and Sparkle started as the solo project of Simon Tamblyn. Tamblyn started TH&S in 2009. He was the original vocalist for Cape Town art-rockers, The Sleepers, from 2003 - 2011.
Tape Hiss and Sparkle’s music is described as lo-fi alternative folk and count - along with many local South African acts - Fire On Fire, Elliot Smith and Grouper as their influences.
In 2012, two new members were added. Mandisi Nkomo on drums and Alessandro Busetto on bass.
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