Today, Tune-Yards announce an eclectic new web series, sketchy.tv, based on their critically acclaimed fifth studio album, sketchy.
Directed by Dominic Mercurio, the 4-part series parallels sketchy. in its world of joy grounded by serious undertones. The series includes exclusive Tune-Yards content and performances from their studio, with each episode released on consecutive Thursdays, concluding on 29th July. Episode 1 (‘hold yourself.’) is available now.
Watch Episode 1 (‘hold yourself.’) here or in the player below.
sketchy.tv Episodes:
Thurs, July 8 – Ep 1 (hold yourself.) – watch here
Thurs, July 15 – Ep 2 (hypnotized) – set reminder here
Thurs, July 22 – Ep 3 (my neighbor)
Thurs, July 29 – Ep 4 (be not afraid)
Tune-Yards fifth studio album, sketchy., balances self-inspection and reflection with bombastic rallying cries, reminiscent of the furious tones of early days Tune-Yards. The result is a colorful and celebratory record with lyrics that cut to the bone.
+ Buy sketchy. on limited yellow opaque vinyl, standard black vinyl, and CD, from the 4AD Store here +
+ Buy sketchy. on exclusive blue translucent vinyl from your local indie store here +
+ Stream on the platform of your choice here +
August
6th – Wonder Ballroom, Portland OR, US *
7th – Neptune Theatre, Seattle WA, US *
9th – Knitting Factory, Boise ID, US *
10th – Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake UT, US *
11th – Gothic Theatre, Denver CO, US *
13th – White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs), Houston TX, US *
14th – Emo’s Austin, Austin TX, US *
15th – Tulips, Ft Worth TX, US *
17th – Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix AZ, US *
18th – The Ford Theatre, Los Angeles CA, US *
20th – Bimbo’s 365 Club, San Francisco CA, US *
30th – All Points East Festival, London, UK
September
4th – The Piece Hall, Halifax, UK ^
2nd-5th – End of the Road Festival, Larmer Tree Gardens, UK
* w/ special guest Salami Rose Joe Louis
^ w/ Richard Hawley
Praise for sketchy.
“Epic, weird and wild…alive is the perfect word to describe it, just really vibrant” – NPR New Music Friday
“Among the group’s most liberated albums, loose at the joints and intense with movement.“” – The New Yorker
“Surreal” – Rolling Stone
“Remains as creatively vibrant and unpredictable as ever.” – Billboard
“Daring, fascinating…sonic deluge” – The Guardian ****
“Some of the most intriguing, eclectic, and thought-provoking music in the world of indie.” – Stereogum
“Reflects the truth of life.” – SF Weekly
“Rhythmic, eccentric pop” – Brooklyn Vegan
“With singular and directed focus, the album addresses some of the most pressing social, cultural, and political concerns” – Exclaim!
“sketchy. marks another milestone in a career-spanning effort to push any and all boundaries.” – Flood