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“I'm still exploring. As I look back, Nénette Et Boni had a massive effect on the album we made after it, Curtains. I think it's been like that all the way through. Trouble Every Day had a massive effect on Can Our Love... I think it's allowed us to raise our heads, take a bit of a left turn, explore different avenues, and then come back to our own thing and see it in a different way.”

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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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