The duo have been active members of the local Tel-Aviv indie music scene for a number years now, both having released material while working on different projects, but it wasn’t until after the long-time friends started to play around with a few ideas towards the end of 2014 that they discovered they were able to take each other’s music to the next level.
18 months on and the pair have achieved a dynamic sound perfectly encapsulated on their debut album, with a medley of influences from pop and rock all the way through to classical and middle eastern music, giving Tetish a deep, rich, complex and ultimately unique sound. Openers Luck and Glow draw comparison with artists such as Laura Mvula, Lucius and Tune Yards, as well as musicians like Jesse Ware, whereas Shipwreck explores the band’s pop/rock leanings and is a nod to influences ranging from The Cardigans to Bat For Lashes. Salomon explains “the album is about the longing for self-fulfilment, about the struggle between reality and our hopes, dreams and ideals, in life, in art and in relationships.”
Both Salomon (vocals/keyboards) and Shitrit (keyboards/vocals) are classically trained musicians which becomes apparent on the record as they showcase their skills through the quality of their musicianship and arrangements. Their sound is further enhanced by Nir Shlomo (guitars/vocals), Noam Shacham (bass/vocals) and Daniel Azta (drums/vocals) who joined from Shitrit’s previous band Kalbey Ruach and are notable for their session work with bands such as Eatlitz, Brain Candies and Lola Marsh respectively.
Tetish are intensely determined to expose the world to their sound as they attempt to reach and relate to as many people as they possibly can. It’s been a great start for the band as their demos were picked up by some of the biggest local radio stations as well as being picked up for CMW in Toronto, CMJ in New York and this summer’s WOMAD Festival in the UK. While in the UK, they are planning to play a number of dates with details due to be announced in early summer 2016.
Tetish’s self-titled album is out via Solarie Records on the 28th of July 2016.
What does it mean to be a survivor, what does it mean?
What does it mean to run like a tiger, what does it mean?
What does it mean to climb the next mountain, what does it mean?
What does it mean, and where is it written,
What does it mean?
Luck isn’t just standing on my two feet, my two feet
Luck isn’t just embracing this defeat, this defeat
The next fire I run to won’t burn me
The next mistake I carry- won’t own me
The next time I bleed I won’t cry
The next time it hurts I’ll be more than alive
What does it mean to be a risk-taker, what does it mean?
What does it mean to be a fate-breaker, what does it mean?
Luck isn’t just standing on my two feet, my two feet
Luck isn’t just embracing this defeat, this defeat
The next fire I run to won’t burn me
The next mistake I carry- won’t own me
The next time I bleed I won’t cry
The next time it hurts I’ll be much more than alive
credits
released July 14, 2016
Written and Musically Produced by Itai Shitrit and Etan Salomon.
Itai Shitrit: Keyboards, Vocals, loops
Etan Salomon: Lead vocals, keyboards, floor drum
Nir Shlomo: Guitars
Noam Shacham: Bass
Daniel Azta: Drums
Baritone Saxophone: Uriel Weinberger
Recorded Live at "Pluto Studios" by Ronen Roth, at "Slick Studios" by Daniel Anglister and in Itai Shitrit's studio.
Sound design and Mix by Daniel Anglister
Mastered by Tim Turan, "Turan Audio UK"
Photo by Michael Topyol
Styling by Einav Reichner
Cloths by Gal Shenfeld
Make up by Karma Samorai
Design by Olga Getmansky
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