#Offline Festival 2010

Tanlines

Tanlines at Brooklyn Bowl, October 22, 2010. Photo by Chris Barth.

Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn, NY

Friday, October 22, 2010

Words by Chris Barth
Photos by Chris Barth

Published on melophobe November 1, 2010.

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I love this band. It's taken me a few times seeing them in concert to realize it, but I think Tanlines is as close to a guaranteed good time as young bands get. Every time the duo takes the stage, I start dancing and can't stop smiling. Their Caribbean-infused rhythms, mix of organic and synthetic sound, funny faces, and witty banter combine for an all-around great set. At Pitchfork's #Offline Festival, Tanlines managed to put together one of the best sets in a day full of music; indeed, their set at Brooklyn Bowl was one of my top few during the entirety of CMJ and #Offline combined. There's something to be said for a band that is so predictably enjoyable. That something is: Thanks.

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