Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Nine vinyl titles including 4AD releases and limited editions; prices for key LPs range €5–16.
Merrill Garbus's tUnE-yArDs project emerged with a distinctive approach to experimental art pop, mixing folk, electronic, and tribal rhythms into layered compositions. The catalog includes nine vinyl records featuring albums such as Bird-Brains (2009), Whokill (2011), Nikki Nack (2014), I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life (2018), Sketchy (2021), and the forthcoming Better Dreaming (2025). Released primarily through the 4AD label, these vinyl editions often appear as limited presses offering collectible appeal for audiophiles and enthusiasts.
The music blends lo-fi aesthetics, freak folk, and dynamic vocal experimentation, with top tracks like "Bizness," "Water Fountain," and "Gangsta" showcasing Garbus's unique vocal style layered over intricate percussion.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Playlist
The tracks that sum up tUnE-yArDs's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A critically recognized album featuring experimental and alternative rock sounds, including the track "Water Fountain." Highly represented in vinyl collections with multiple editions.
This indie rock album combines political themes and complex arrangements. Available as limited edition LPs with three vinyl versions across UK and US markets.
The forthcoming release anticipated for 2025, continuing Garbus's artistic exploration with 11 tracks blending pop and alternative rock. Currently available as limited edition LP pressings worldwide.
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"Her voice layers tribal rhythms with inventive electronic textures, creating a distinct soundscape."— Music critic
tUnE-yArDs released the album Bird-Brains in 2009 initially as a limited edition CDr, later widely available on vinyl with five different pressings. The album marks the start of Merrill Garbus's experimental recording output.
The long-standing partnership with 4AD has resulted in the release of albums including Nikki Nack (2014), I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life (2018), and Sketchy (2021), primarily on LP format, some with limited edition variants.
Sketchy, a 2021 album by tUnE-yArDs, offers three known vinyl editions including US and Europe pressings with the 4AD label catalog numbers 4AD0309LP. These editions show prices ranging approximately €4.64 to €6.08.
The track "Bizness" from the 2014 album Nikki Nack has over 1.1 million play counts and remains one of the most streamed songs showcasing Garbus's signature style.
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FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
tUnE-yArDs is the solo music project of American artist Merrill Garbus, blending experimental art pop with folk and electronic influences.
Her music mixes experimental, art pop, indie rock, freak folk, and lo-fi elements with layered vocal percussion.
Nine albums including Bird-Brains (2009), Whokill (2011), Nikki Nack (2014), and Sketchy (2021) are issued on vinyl, mostly on 4AD label.
Original Nikki Nack LP pressings on 4AD were released in the US and have active listings with prices ranging from €10 to €11.
Yes, albums like Sketchy and I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life have limited edition vinyls pressed in Europe, often with distinct catalog numbers.
Top streamed songs include "Bizness," "Water Fountain," and "Gangsta," which highlight her innovative vocal and rhythmic style.
Her recordings often involve layered vocals and percussion, emphasizing live takes blended with electronic manipulations suitable for vinyl dynamics.
Releases on the 4AD label are distributed across Europe including France, with vinyl versions often found in specialist shops and online marketplaces.
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