Shimmer by deep tan
Hackney-based female trio deep tan unveil their new double a-side ‘Shimmer’ and ‘Constant Inconsistencies’. The two tracks follow their breakthrough single ‘Air’ which saw the group draw comparisons to early Warpaint, Wild Beasts and Foals.
Where ‘Shimmer’ recalls ‘Air’s light atmospherics and subtle use of electronics, ‘Constant Inconsistencies’ is a much more confrontational listen - drawing sonic inspiration from the cold-wave side of post-punk.
deep tan make music that draws on the traditions of post-punk and new wave but with a distinctly modern take on the genres. their stripped-back, minimal sound is a vehicle for songs that engage with contemporary themes, from deepfake (and revenge) pornography in coldwave-influenced ‘deepfake’ to the quarantine drinking session to end all drinking sessions in ‘camelot’.