Tony Matz - Vocals & guitar
Deanna Dean - Bass & vocals
Tina Bolin - Keys & vocals
JJ Mason - Guitar & vocals
Influences
Favorites include: Richard Ashcroft/The Verve, Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers/Greg Dulli, & Doves. And then there's AC/DC, Joseph Arthur, Bauhaus (and all of their offsprings), Leonard Cohen, The Cure, Dylan, Fun Lovin Criminals, Jesus And Mary Chain, Mark Lanegan, Zeppelin, Lordz Of Brooklyn, Mazzy Star, Morrissey/The Smiths, Oasis, Radiohead (pre-Kid A), The Rolling Stones, Matthew Ryan, The Sisters Of Mercy, Stereophonics, Sting, Tangerine, Travis, The Who, and many, many more.
Sounds Like
...music to your ears!
Here's what some press people have to say:
"By now, there's something unmistakable about the sound of Tangerine -- the way the singer's brooding baritone reinforces the gravity of tracks that in a lot of ways suggest a cross between The Church and early R.E.M."
- Post-Gazette
"Comparisons to Pink Floyd and the Church are valid, yet only begin to describe this talented band's guitar-oriented, melodic sound"
- Tribune-Review
"...the deepest voice this side of the Tindersticks."
- The Sentimentalist Magazine
"Blending lush dream pop (The Church) with sensitive balladry (Paul Westerberg), the Pittsburgh foursome triumph with their self-released six-song CD, creating addictive, moody landscapes underneath singer Tony Matz's gravely, emotive vocals."
- Pork Tartare
visit the press portion of the Tangerine website for more info
Every now and again, the world of music throws up something out of the ordinary, something that in its time, quality, and spirit just feels right. Tangerine's 2004 album "Songs For The Now and Others Forever" is undoubtedly one such record - it captures a timeless mood with songs of both emotional and musical depth. Deep alluring vocals backed by swirling guitars will continue the bands reputation of "Leaving you wanting more every time" according to Pittmusic.com
It's been a whirlwind kind of ride for Tangerine since bursting onto the music scene in late 2002. Their first, self-released, 6-song debut EP was critically acclaimed and their audiences immediately became fervent and loyal. "With great melodic hooks and engaging, mature lyrics, Tangerine has that intangible something that makes it stand out. This is an outstanding release by one of Pittsburgh's best new bands. Catch them while you can." - Pittsburgh Magazine
And "catch them while you can" is exactly what Tangerine did next. In just over a year the band completed multiple tours - both the East and West coasts, Canada and the Midwest. "There's no question that Tangerine has an allure about them," says Music Connection Magazine who also ranked their debut EP as "One of the top 25 U.S. demo releases of 2002". Rave reviews in national publications like Music Connection and Empire Magazine, riveting live performances, plus airplay on dozens of diverse radio stations contributed to the sell out of their debut Demo EP in only 10 months.
Despite their rigorous schedule, the band self-released a 3-song single previewing some of the material from "Songs For The Now and Others Forever" in fall of 2003. The Free Times cooed, "Tangerine is simply mesmerizing. With their breathtaking music and riveting live performances, this band is undoubtedly at the top of their game, and they've only just begun."
By early 2004 all 3 songs featured on their single earned airplay throughout the US and Canada on commercial, college and public radio so it's no surprise it too sold out before the full length hit the shelves. As the fast-paced journey continues there is little question that the unique sound and commercial acceptance of "Songs For The Now And Others Forever" will mark the firm establishment of Tangerine as a player in the music community. “Tangerine will almost certainly go far -- the band’s already sparking industry interest, and in the Travis/Coldplay/Keane climate, why not? Songs for the Now and Others Forever is certainly as good as, say, most of [Coldplay's] Parachutes.”
- Pittsburgh City Paper
"Songs for the Now and Others Forever" is released in conjunction with Vochella Records and is available online and in select record stores now.
Tangerine is available at the following online retailers:
Hello, hello Just want to let you know that "ZOMBIES ANONYMOUS" the first film that I ever had a nice part in hits the shelves and your local rental house on May 6th 2008 !! Hope you get a chance to see it and I hope your doing well.
East of Liberty: The Fear of Us April 28, 2008 The Union Project Corner of Stanton Avenue and Negley Avenue at border of East Liberty and Highland Park
Show time is at 6:30pm Admission is $5.00
The film is 1 hour and 40 minutes with a filmed Q & A to follow.
hey burgher!
We're playing at the Shadow Lounge in Pitt next Thursday the 17th with some of our very talented friends, Sound & Shape. They are coming all the way from Nashville and we'd appreciate to see you out there that night.
love,
avlr
