Dark Tea is an American, Brooklyn-based music project, founded in 2016 by singer-songwriter Gary Canino.[1] Dark Tea has released two full length albums and an EP.
Dark Tea | |
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie folk, americana, lo-fi |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Members | Gary Canino |
| Website | http://darktea.bandcamp.com |
History
editBefore founding Dark Tea in 2016, Gary Canino performed in the Brooklyn-based quartet Rips.[2] In 2017, Dark Tea released the full-length self-titled album Dark Tea, as well as a digital single entitled Bright Flame. Dark Tea's debut album was partially mixed by Jarvis Taveniere of the band Woods and it was mastered by Mikey Young of the band Total Control.[3] The album's lead single "Providence Sky" was premiered by CoupDeMain Magazine and the music video was premiered by Impose Magazine.[4][5] "Providence Sky" featured guest vocals from Portland-based singer-songwriter Alexandra Savior.[5] Dark Tea has shared stages with artists such as Michael Rault, Dougie Poole, New Love Crowd, and Ed Askew.[6][7]
In 2018, The Fader premiered Dark Tea's forthcoming release "Angel of Night".[3] Dark Tea's music has been identified as lo-fi, indie rock, freak folk and country-psych.[3][8][9]
In 2020, Dark Tea was acquired by Super Jumbo.
On April 16, 2021, Canino released his second self-titled LP, Dark Tea, which featured the enigmatic songwriter backed by an assortment of acclaimed producers and over 20 session musicians. The LP was co-executive produced by guitarist Noah Kohll. [10] Videos were released for singles "Down for the Law", "Highway Mile", "Deanna", and "Finally on Time" in what some have dubbed the Dark Tea Cinematic Universe. [11]
That same year, Canino co-directed several projects for Nick Rattigan's Current Joys, including the concert film The Phantom of the Highland Park Ebell. [12]
Discography
editAlbums
- Dark Tea (2019)
- Dark Tea (2021)
Singles and EPs
- Dark Tea - EP (2017)
- "Bright Flame" (2017)
- "The Old Country Road Waltz" (2018)
- "Down for the Law" (2020)
- "Highway Mile" (2021)
- "Deanna" (2021)
- "Finally on Time" (2021)
References
edit- ^ Byrne, Shannon (2017-02-27). "ACLU Benefit: Sam Cohen, Scully, Dark Tea @ Union Pool — Brooklyn, NY". Medium. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ "Dark Tea plays Baby's All Right on 02.15". The Deli Magazine | nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ a b c "This freak folk song might make your day a little lovelier". The FADER. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ "Dark Tea, "Providence Sky" - Video - Impose Magazine". Impose Magazine. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ a b Graves, Shahlin (2016-12-01). "Listen: Alexandra Savior features on Dark Tea's 'Providence Sky'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Dark Tea Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ "Dark Tea, Baby Jey, New Love Crowd, Babies' Babies @ Brooklyn Bazaar in Brooklyn on 10/04/2018". Oh My Rockness. Retrieved 2019-02-04.
- ^ "Dark Tea". The Deli Magazine | nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ "Country-psych group Babies' Babies plays Alphaville on 05.05 with Dark Tea". The Deli Magazine | nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Archived from the original on 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2018-11-02.
- ^ "Dark Tea". bandcamp.com. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Dark Tea (@darktea) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ^ "Current Joys: Voyager". Melted Magazine. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.