Tindersticks made their mark in Europe with the release of their very first album. In America things have been quietly developing over time. Now with a devoted core following Tindersticks return for tour dates in the States to promote two new albums and a film. Exposure for the band in the U.S. has never been greater.

Rolling Stone recently described Tindersticks music as having the "seductive thrill of an early James Bond film score. ..like the soundtrack to an underrated film from the '60s or a cool '90s art house film yet to be made." Perhaps that film is Nénette et Boni written and directed by Claire Denis ("Chocolat"). The film is opening in New York and Los Angeles to excellent notices with the New York Times running a long feature about the director. 

Ms. Denis was to originally use traditional African music for the score until she saw the Tindersticks perform in Paris with a 24 piece orchestra. She completed the screenplay while listening to Tindersticks and filmed certain scenes live to the music to help capture the right ambience. 

Two Tindersticks songs, "My Sister"("Ma Soeur") and "Tiny Tears" ("Petites Chiennes") were specially re-arranged and re-recorded for the film. The band were more than happy to collaborate as they have always wanted to get involved with movie soundtracks. 

Bar/None released the first Tindersticks album in 1994. Melody Maker named it "Album of the Year" beating out both Nirvana and Pearl Jam. We're proud to once again spread their moody sensual sounds from coast to coast. 

TINDERSTICKS are: 

• Stuart Staples: Vocals, Guitar 
• David Boulter: Keyboards 
• Alistair Macaulay: Drums 
• Neil Fraser: Guitar 
• Dickon Hinchliffe: Violin 
• Mark Colwill: Bass