TV on the Radio is an American experimental rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2001. The group has become known for their eclectic mix of various styles including post-punk, electronic, funk, and soul, coupled with complex lyrics and a highly experimental approach to production. The band consists of Tunde Adebimpe (vocals, loops), David Andrew Sitek (guitars, keyboards, loops), Kyp Malone (vocals, guitars, bass, loops), as well as a rotating cast of other contributors who have provided instrumentation and vocals for different records and performances.

Over the years, TV on the Radio has garnered critical acclaim for their albums, and their success peaked with the releases in the 2010s. Their fifth studio album "Nine Types of Light" was released in 2011 and was quickly followed by the "World Cafe Live EP." This period marked the band's continued exploration into lush soundscapes combined with thought-provoking lyrics. After a brief hiatus, the band came back strong with "Seeds" in 2014, which was promoted by singles like "Happy Idiot" and "Careful You," showcasing the band's ability to balance melodic accessibility with their avant-garde roots. Despite their innovative sound and genre-blending tendencies, their commitment to emotional depth and sonic exploration has remained a constant, cementing TV on the Radio's place among the most creative and influential alternative bands of their generation.

Genres

Alternative Dance

Alternative Rock

Brooklyn Indie

Chamber Pop

Indie Rock

Indietronica

Modern Rock

Neo-synthpop

Related Artists

The National

Arcade Fire

Spoon

Interpol

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Foals

Fleet Foxes

Modest Mouse

Grizzly Bear

The Flaming Lips

Animal Collective

Broken Social Scene

Latest Release

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (20th Anniversary Edition)

TV On The Radio

Album - 15 Tracks - Released November 15, 2024