After a five-year hiatus, British synth-pop duo TENDER, comprising James Cullen and Dan Cobb, has made a significant comeback with their new album 'Flux.' Released on September 7, 2024, through Nettwerk, 'Flux' showcases the pair's refined sound and emotional maturity across 11 tracks that explore themes of personal growth and fatherhood.
The eponymous title track, 'Flux,' offers a poignant narrative highlighting Cullen's introspective journey upon learning of his impending fatherhood during the pandemic. "The day I found out I was going to be a father was the same day I was leaving New York and my soon-to-be wife to go home to London," Cullen states. The song encapsulates the uncertainty of that day, from the emotional turmoil to the physical journey to the airport.
The album maintains a captivating blend of lush synths and trip-hop grooves, ensuring it resonates with listeners on multiple emotional levels. Other standouts from the album include tracks like 'Cutting Grass' and 'Sprinkles,' which deftly combine danceable rhythms with a sense of melancholy. Songs such as 'Daydreamers' and 'Go Steady' incorporate playful funk basslines and vocal samples, showcasing the duo's versatility.
With 'Flux,' TENDER invites fans into a vibrant exploration of transformation, articulating intricate narratives through their distinctive electronic landscapes. For fans looking to catch TENDER live, the duo will be embarking on a North American tour starting October 28, 2024, across various locations including Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
For further details on their tour dates visit Magnetic Magazine.
Tender Returns with Emotional Depth in New Album 'Flux'
TENDER returns after five years with 'Flux,' an album that explores emotional depth and personal growth, featuring themes of fatherhood and transformation.
Published on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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