Tan Cologne

Tan Cologne is a dream-pop and atmospheric music duo from Northern New Mexico, consisting of Lauren Green and Marissa Macias. They are known for crafting expansive, ambient soundscapes inspired by both earthly and otherworldly landscapes, particularly the unique environment of their hometown Taos. Their debut album, *Cave Vaults on the Moon in New Mexico* (2020), received critical acclaim, featuring a blend of late-60’s folk and widescreen post-rock textures, reflecting the mystique and rugged beauty of New Mexico. Their follow-up album, *Earth Visions of Water Spaces* (2022), was praised as a “low key shoegaze masterpiece” and acknowledged among the best albums of the year by several music outlets.

Tan Cologne’s music is characterized by drifting layers of guitar and synth, intertwined vocals, and a sense of spaciousness that evokes natural and cosmic imagery. They often record and mix their own work, evolving their sound continuously while staying true to their atmospheric roots. Their latest album, *Unknown Beyond* (2025), explores themes of interconnectedness and existential reflection, leaning further into drone and ambient influence with a captivating, ethereal feel. The single “Cloud of Mirrors” exemplifies this direction, musically and conceptually channeling the incomprehensible vastness of life and our place within it.

Genres

Dream Pop

Shoegaze

Ambient

Indie Pop

Folk

Electronic

Alternative Rock

Chillwave

Post-rock

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Latest Release

Unknown Beyond

Tan Cologne

Album - 9 Tracks - Released June 20, 2025