The Real Tuesday Weld

The Real Tuesday Weld is the brainchild of British artist Stephen Coates, a project that’s been weaving quirky, vintage-inspired soundscapes since the early 2000s. Blending cabaret jazz, electronica, and old-school pop with a dash of cinematic whimsy, their music feels like a sepia-toned postcard from a parallel universe. Coates’ signature "antique beat" style often incorporates crackling vinyl samples, cheeky storytelling, and instruments like the ukulele or theremin, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and playfully experimental. Over the years, their work has popped up in films, TV shows, and even a collaborative "audio ghost story" project, cementing their reputation as cult favorites for lovers of the oddly charming.

Recent releases like *Late Flowering Reveries* and *Tape Dust Memories* continue their tradition of crafting moody, genre-blurring tunes, while *I Love the Rain EP* and *In Memorium* showcase their knack for bittersweet melodies and wry lyrical wit. Though often labeled as steampunk or retro-futurist, The Real Tuesday Weld remains delightfully hard to pin down—a fitting legacy for a project that’s spent decades dancing just outside the mainstream.

Genres

Dark Cabaret

Electro Swing

Related Artists

Tom Waits

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Latest Release

Late Flowering Reveries

The Real Tuesday Weld

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 1, 2025