IRTH (Marley IRedale and Jesse THom) are a songwriting duo from BC, Canada who draw from electronica, indie rock, jazz and r&b to weave their own style of ethereal indie pop music infused with strong melody and emotion. With two distinct styles of performance – “Beats” (dancy/sultry) and “Birds” (dreamy/listening room) – the duo creates and performs their material using an array of live instruments, as well as an arsenal of vintage gear, analog tape effects, spring verbs and dusty old tubes. The result? A unique sound that bridges earth and wire – a place where electricity meets and dances with the naked, human body.
IRTH formed in the fall of 2016 when the two longtime collaborators, who had toured internationally together for 8 years with critically acclaimed folk trio Dirty Grace as well as with west-coast superband The Honey Tongues, decided to create ‘deeply fragile yet undeniably courageous’ pop music. Inspired by artists like Sigur Ros, James Blake and Aurora, IRTH seeks to bring an unprecedented vulnerability and lyrical honesty to their work, which often explores the uncontrollable chaos of authentic human relationship.
With their first four singles now released by California label GYPSYPOP Records, IRTH have already begun creating a stir, performing a handful of secret shows to local audiences as well as appearing at festivals such as Woodstove, Arts Wells, Campbell Bay and the Robson Valley. With a full album release as well as more live shows to come in 2020, including a tour in Europe/UK, the duo is gearing up for an even bigger and bolder year ahead.
Artist links
- Website: https://www.irth.ca
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irthmusic
