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Tortoise

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tortoise

The Chicago-based band Tortoise revolutionized instrumental rock, mixing it with American jazz, Brazilian Tropicalia and Jamaican dub. They join us to talk about their first studio album in five years. Plus, the group performs in our studio.

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Tortoise Official Site
Tortoise MySpace Page


Comments

  • [1] David from brooklyn June 25, 2009 - 02:50PM

    'uh so why don't you have vocals?'

    Christ this is like an interview by a high school kid.

    these are some of the most knowledgeable and complex musicians currently playing, why not ask them something interesting!


  • [2] Aaron from Mooresville, North Carolina June 30, 2009 - 09:20AM

    How do you guys go about constructing a song?


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