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TENTONIC

Indie / Pop / Alternative

ATLANTA, GA

About Tentonic




ATLANTA MUSIC GUIDE writes..."The opening track "Sterling" begins with a steady, melancholy riff that floats in an airy dreamscape of reverb. The track, clocking in at a very Verve six minutes and 30 seconds, would sound right at home wedged somewhere between "Sonnet" and "Velvet Morning" on "Urban Hymns."...The following tracks do take some detours, but Tentonic is never far off from the more psychedelic side of Britpop. There are up-tempo romps reminiscent of The Charlatans, anthematic nods to The Doves, and even The Edge's signature guitar sound pops up for U2-inspired track "A New Land". So, it's no surprise then that SidWilson is in fact from the UK. Afterall, Tentonic doesn't merely wear their influences on their sleeve, they wave them high on union-jack striped flag and parade them through the city". (March '07 Edition)

SOUTHEAST PERFORMER MAGAZINE writes..."The musical influences on Sterling may be obvious, but Tentonic's superb execution is commendable. Any band can claim acts like The Verve as inspiration, but to match the sound so gracefully is really outstanding for a local, unsigned band. It also says a lot about the production quality of the record. Each track flows effortlessly, sounding perfectly polished without being over-produced." MICHELLE GILZENRAT (May '07 Edition)

PINE MAGAZINE writes... "Tentonic have quietly found a place in the Indie rock community of Atlanta, gaining respect from fellow musicians for their hard work in promotion, as well as their musicianship. Their set should be as exhilarating as always." KENNETH GAMBILL (July '07 Edition)

SOUTH EAST PERFORMER MAGAZINE writes..."Tentonic's charisma turned on before their amplifiers did. Each musician assumed a right-at-home stage presence, creating a sincerity that immediately made the band stand out." BRIAN GILTON (Aug '07 Edition)

CREATIVE LOAFING writes..."...with soaring, roaring melodies and Edge-like guitar, Atlanta's Tentonic has a sports arena-ready sound that just needs an arena". HAL HOROWITZ

FLAGPOLE writes..."This Atlanta four-peice plays Brit-leaning rock conjuring thoughts of The Verve and U2, with Oasissy yearning vocals."

COME PICK ME UP writes..."Tentonic is a fantastic band with an equally fantastic future ahead of them. Though "Face Down" is more of a straightforward pop/rock song, their debut EP Sterling certainly finds them more often in the realm of "shoegaze" and experimentation."



KEXP Seattle Radio Request Tentonic -STERLING track names listed on the left!

Email John Richards (dj@kexp.org) and request Tentonic - Cheers to you!


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all-time plays - 169

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  • Sterling

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Jona Barr says:

thanks for the add dudes~ keep it up

posted Jun 23


Green says:

Sterling is a cool track. Keep up the good tunes!

posted Apr 17


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posted Feb 16


Gagosian Liga says:

"We all admire the spangled acrobat with classical grace meticulously walking his tight rope in the talcum light; but how much rarer art there is in the sagging rope expert wearing scarecrow clothes and impersonating a grotesque drunk! I should know." Thank you for your friendship! Musical greetings from Munich/Germany!

posted Jun 11


Lady Kate says:

Hey Sid. I am indeed that Lady Kate. Unfortunately, I have to be at a wedding at 4pm that same afternoon in south GA, so alas I cannot take photos. I talked to Jonathan and he said you guys might be shooting some more on Sunday, and there is a good chance I can make that. See you soon!

posted Jun 8


merchgirl1 says:

Added another video! They are brilliant! Check it!

posted Apr 27


merchgirl1 says:

Youguys rule! Enough said!

posted Apr 12


Headphone Science says:

very nice songs.

posted Apr 2


Evan's Absurdity says:

really like your stuff!

posted Mar 30


Olive says:

I 've heard your tunes before (and met you when visiting the ATL last June). Friends of Meghan Coffee, Zack Arias, Billy Somerville...but live in Vancouver.

posted Mar 30


RAHTFO SINCE 1989 says:

diggin it lots

posted Mar 30


1/8th says:

true story. and to think for so long we were only known for our "beady eyes and floppy heads"

posted Mar 28


RED LETTER AGENT says:

welcome to virb my loves! great tunes!

posted Mar 28