Coltrane Motion

**Coltrane Motion** is the brainchild of Chicago-based musician Mike Tessier, a DIY indie electronic artist known for crafting catchy, synth-driven tunes with a lo-fi charm. Active since the early 2000s, Tessier’s project blends quirky pop sensibilities, glitchy beats, and self-aware lyricism, often playfully dissecting music culture itself (as hinted by releases like *Songs About Music*). His work carries a homespun, experimental vibe, channeling influences from bedroom pop to retro video game soundtracks.

Recent releases like *Hello Ambition!* and *The Year Without a Summer* showcase his knack for pairing nostalgic melodies with witty, introspective musings. Whether dropping singles or full-lengths (*No Well OK Maybe Just a Little*), Coltrane Motion remains a low-key staple of the indie underground, embracing a "do-it-yourself" ethos while poking fun at the absurdity of modern media (see: *We Are The Media We Love*). Less a band than a one-person creative whirlwind, Tessier keeps things fresh, fuzzy, and unapologetically nerdy.