Tindersticks and Oisin Leech

Tindersticks, formed in Nottingham in 1992, craft dense, darkly romantic indie music with literary lyrics. Known for albums like "Tindersticks" and "The Something Rain," they have collaborated with Claire Denis on film scores and have a dedicated cult following. Their eponymous debut (1993) was Melody Maker's Album of the Year. With roots in Asphalt Ribbons, the band features Stuart Staples and others. Evolving over decades, they blend orchestration and indie rock, exploring electronics on 2021's "Distractions" and returning to a band-centric style on "Soft Tissue."