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“I think it started with both the shows and the box set from finishing White Material. I think we were also pretty desperate to get it released. We felt pretty proud of it, and it just escalated from there. We were thinking about playing some live shows, doing the soundtracks live. It was just trying to shine a little light on this 15 years of work we've done.”

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Stuart A. Staples

Stuart A. Staples (born November 14, 1965) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the founder and lead vocalist of the British indie rock band Tindersticks. With his distinctive baritone voice and melancholic musical style, he has established himself as a significant figure in alternative music. Formed in Nottingham in 1992 with guitarist Dickon Hinchliffe, Tindersticks quickly gained international recognition for their atmospheric and cinematic sound. Staples' deep, resonant voice and introspective lyrics have become the band's signature elements. Beyond his work with Tindersticks, he has composed film scores, particularly for French director Claire Denis, and has maintained a respected solo career. His artistic approach combines jazz, rock, and film music influences to create uniquely evocative compositions. more

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