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Forum from the Archives: Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus on How She Makes Her Signature Sounds

Tune-Yards performs at the Bluebird during the Granfalloon festival. (LightRocket via Getty Images)

Airdate: Tuesday, June 30 at 9 AM

Oakland based art-pop band Tune-Yards is widely loved for their complex and funky rhythms, layers of sound, thrillingly dynamic vocals, and thought provoking lyrics. Last year, the duo, Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, released a new album, “Better Dreaming,”which was praised by critics as highly danceable and jubilant while, as always, grappling with the state of the world. As part of our week-long celebration of Bay Area music, we listen back to our interview, listening party and live music demonstrations Merrill Garbus.

Guests:

Merrill Garbus, singer, musician, Tune-Yards - newest album is "Better Dreaming"

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