Superlatones: The Lone Wolf

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Lately, it seems that we are hearing more and more from new and unexpected partnerships between artists of different genres. This is why, through Superlatones, we are creating our very own directory”a musical wish-list, if you will”of artists who have yet to join the collaborative bandwagon.

We think it is safe to say that Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes are two of the greatest bands of our time. With Bon Iver‘s recent GRAMMY win for Best New Artist (despite more than three years of success in the underground folk scene) and Fleet Foxes‘ self-titled album dubbed Billboard’s Critic’s Choice Album of The Year in 2008, one can’t deny the raw talent of these musicians. However, it is inevitable that the efforts of some members of these talented acts may disappear into the sidelines, falling into obscurity save for the few fans who are willing to seek them out. This week, we celebrate these individuals by bringing their solo projects into the limelight.

The Dynamic Duo:
S. Carey and J. Tillman

Sean Carey is the percussionist, pianist and supporting vocalist of indie folk icon Bon Iver. When not touring with the band, Carey is working on his own solo project with the help of friends, including fellow bandmate Mike Noyce. In 2008, the multi-instrumentalist released All We Grow, a breathtaking debut album of ambient melodies and contemplative lyrics. Currently, Carey is set to come out with a new EP, to be released on May 8, 2012.

Also a percussionist, Joshua Tillman is a former member of baroque pop band Fleet Foxes. Yet even before leaving the band early this year, Joshua created music under the moniker J. Tillman, and more recently, Father John Misty. What is most striking about his music is the full, subtle voice that is the center of his solo projects, and the simplicity of his arrangements. His latest album, Fear Fun, is set for release on May 1, 2012.

As percussionists and unexpectedly talented vocalists, it seems that S. Carey and J. Tillman would be a match made in heaven. We already know that these two would create excellent vocal harmonies, but we’re interested to see how Tillman’s bluesy, classic-rock undertones might translate into Carey’s soft atmosphere. Would they create a sound similar to Bon Iver or Fleet Foxes? A combination of both? Or would this be something new and exciting altogether?