Watch Túcan's melty video for their Massive Attack 'Teardrop' cover

Teardrop - Tucan

Sligo-based instrumental band Túcan have a penchant for creating stirring passages of music. Originally a guitar duo, the band has grown to take in brass and violin. Today they release their new album Towers on Quiet Arch and have released a video for their cover of Massive Attack’s ‘Teardrops’ featuring some melty liquid visuals. The video is by Bobby McGlynn.

The band have dates in Sligo, Dublin and Belfast. Hear the album:

Towers is available on iTunes, Spotify & all good digital retailers. It’s available on CD in all branches of HMV Ireland, as well as in Tower Dublin. Also available in Sligo at The Record Room Music Shop and Third Wave Records. Released onQuiet Arch Records.

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