Tin Lion

Tin Lion (have) an eclectic mix of rock, synth and electronica, with some clear funk and even soul influences - a distinctive late 70's/early 80's vibe.

Their singular sound, retro vibe, and pure energy was electrifying. - The Ripe

Tin Lion (have) an eclectic mix of rock, synth and electronica, with some clear funk and even soul influences - a distinctive late 70's/early 80's vibe.

Their singular sound, retro vibe, and pure energy was electrifying. - The Ripe

LCD Soundsystem was, and still is, one of those presences in music that sticks with you, that defines itself through your experiences with the music. With three timelessly memorable albums, the James Murphy-led outfit made lasting impressions on music fans from all ages, all walks of life. James Murphy himself is such an unforgettable musician, with a wit-laden attitude and a penchant for being flat out odd, you can’t help but love the ironic delivery he conjures up during songs such as “Losing My Edge” or “Time To Get Away”. James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, and Murphy’s own imprint DFA Records were vital in the reinvigoration of the New York dance-punk scene. DFA Records itself is home to some of the biggest names in dance-punk, such as The Rapture, Holy Ghost!, YACHT, Hot Chip, Hercules and Love Affair, and The 2 Bears. With the now disbanded LCD Soundsystem holding a place in both our hearts and memories, would it be surprising, then, that an artist worthy of the title “LCD Soundsystem reincarnate” comes all the way Australia? It shouldn’t be, ’cause LCD Soundsystem had fans all over the world, but that’s irrelevant because what I want to do is introduce you all to Tin Lion.

Jess Fultone, who is joined by percussionist Jordan Garuccio for live performances, comprises Tin Lion, a Melbourne-based project that has produced some of the most addictive dance-punk music I’ve heard in quite some time. His debut album From Space With Love is a sprawling exploration into the various ways through which rock and electronic can combine in a cohesive and mesmerizing manner. One moment, the gritty, drowned out “clap clap!!!” is roping you in with its dirty guitar riffs and I-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude, and soon after you’ll be chilling out to the spacey synthesizer soundscape of “no clothes”. “indigo” is perhaps the most reminiscent of the distinct LCD Soundsystem sound, with Tin Lion offering up a groovy, cowbell-led number that allows Fultone’s casual-yet-aggressive vocals shine through. Every song belongs, every song feels right.

While all of my comparisons to LCD Soundsystem and the title “LCD Soundsystem reincarnate”, it is by no means a way of saying that Tin Lion is just a rehash of what made LCD Soundsystem, an entirely separate entity, great. Quite the opposite, actually, as Tin Lion consistently shows us that while still a relatively young project—it was created only a year and a half ago—he has created a wholly unique aural experience. The cohesive diversity of From Space With Love is so refreshing, as every song focuses on the ways in which a rock sound and an electronic sound could blend together in a satisfying way. This could result in more electronic focused songs, such as “after the fact”, or it could result in a raucous, guitar-laden affair, such as “la guerre”. That is what is so impressive about Fultone, as his attention to both in conjunction results in an incredible listening experience, an album that demands being played all the time. That is Tin Lion. It is a soundtrack for the every day, a soundtrack for life in general. Hell, by this point, if you hadn’t decided to skip my writing and play the album below, you should probably go ahead and do that right now. - Undertow Magazine

LCD Soundsystem was, and still is, one of those presences in music that sticks with you, that defines itself through your experiences with the music. With three timelessly memorable albums, the James Murphy-led outfit made lasting impressions on music fans from all ages, all walks of life. James Murphy himself is such an unforgettable musician, with a wit-laden attitude and a penchant for being flat out odd, you can’t help but love the ironic delivery he conjures up during songs such as “Losing My Edge” or “Time To Get Away”. James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, and Murphy’s own imprint DFA Records were vital in the reinvigoration of the New York dance-punk scene. DFA Records itself is home to some of the biggest names in dance-punk, such as The Rapture, Holy Ghost!, YACHT, Hot Chip, Hercules and Love Affair, and The 2 Bears. With the now disbanded LCD Soundsystem holding a place in both our hearts and memories, would it be surprising, then, that an artist worthy of the title “LCD Soundsystem reincarnate” comes all the way Australia? It shouldn’t be, ’cause LCD Soundsystem had fans all over the world, but that’s irrelevant because what I want to do is introduce you all to Tin Lion.

Jess Fultone, who is joined by percussionist Jordan Garuccio for live performances, comprises Tin Lion, a Melbourne-based project that has produced some of the most addictive dance-punk music I’ve heard in quite some time. His debut album From Space With Love is a sprawling exploration into the various ways through which rock and electronic can combine in a cohesive and mesmerizing manner. One moment, the gritty, drowned out “clap clap!!!” is roping you in with its dirty guitar riffs and I-don’t-give-a-fuck attitude, and soon after you’ll be chilling out to the spacey synthesizer soundscape of “no clothes”. “indigo” is perhaps the most reminiscent of the distinct LCD Soundsystem sound, with Tin Lion offering up a groovy, cowbell-led number that allows Fultone’s casual-yet-aggressive vocals shine through. Every song belongs, every song feels right.

While all of my comparisons to LCD Soundsystem and the title “LCD Soundsystem reincarnate”, it is by no means a way of saying that Tin Lion is just a rehash of what made LCD Soundsystem, an entirely separate entity, great. Quite the opposite, actually, as Tin Lion consistently shows us that while still a relatively young project—it was created only a year and a half ago—he has created a wholly unique aural experience. The cohesive diversity of From Space With Love is so refreshing, as every song focuses on the ways in which a rock sound and an electronic sound could blend together in a satisfying way. This could result in more electronic focused songs, such as “after the fact”, or it could result in a raucous, guitar-laden affair, such as “la guerre”. That is what is so impressive about Fultone, as his attention to both in conjunction results in an incredible listening experience, an album that demands being played all the time. That is Tin Lion. It is a soundtrack for the every day, a soundtrack for life in general. Hell, by this point, if you hadn’t decided to skip my writing and play the album below, you should probably go ahead and do that right now. - Undertow Magazine