There’s an ongoing conversation about humanity’s relationship with technology. Tinlicker, the incredible Dutch maestros who earlier this year released the phenomenal, Dreams of the Machine LP, are coming to Chicago on September 16. House of Blues. They’ve been showering Europe and the UK with their symphony of scintillating sounds since March 3 and now it’s time for North America to share in this sonic discussion. Tinlicker’s message is geared towards encouraging beauty, light, and love to be the prevailing course of action.
“This [album] era looks at technology and where it’s taking humans. It’s a metaphor for computers or AI having human dreams and emotions – the machine wanting to be human, while people behave more like robots. There’s a shift happening. I hope the music helps people wake up to our humanity: that computers can’t do what we do.”
What we do is create. Build. Connect. Evolve, and Tinlicker is doing just that. Their fourth studio album gave them the opportunity to expand in ways that feel fitting for the group. The spectacular Micha and Jordi have added a Hero to their midst. Which they absolutely are, but lady Baldwin is an electric vocalist inspiring listeners to be courageous. Live your lives, not from fear, but from the fullest of hearts with confidence that you’ve been put here with a purpose.
That’s what you can expect from Tinlicker. High-energy dance fuel to portentous dub techno, to acid-drenched monster drops, to singing indie guitar, to 90s synth and more, with Hero Baldwin’s heartfelt voice. They’re conductors of a techtronic sonata that is alive, and well, and they are on a mission to share it with eager audiences desirous to receive their unfeigned orchestration.
To me and my sensibilities, it appears Tinlicker is set to deliver something truly special. Dreams of the Machine is an album meant to inspire more than just dancing. A metaphor that motivates. Blurring boundaries between genres rarely sounds this refined, and when they combine their masterful production with live instrumentalism and a singer’s prowess, we’re sure to see just how deep Tinlicker’s influence is set to flow. If there’s one thing I’ve come to comprehend with certainty about Tinlicker presentations, the music they make comes from their collective heart. They create what feels right, which always makes for a remarkable show, and they’re going to leave their mark on audiences across the country. Starting with Chicago, on September 16. House of Blues.
Get your tickets from Tinlicker’s website, and be a part of this experience that is sure to be nothing short of exceptional.
Electro Scribe signing off. For now. Sayonnara all you samurai.
Be well, be successful. Bear Swiftly.
–Electro Scribe–
