Treetop Flyers emerged from the London folk scene of the late 2000s, famously winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition in 2011. While their peers often leaned into the 'stomp and holler' indie-folk trend of the era, Treetop Flyers distinguished themselves by looking further back to the sophisticated country-rock and soul-inflected folk of the 1970s.
Their sound identity is defined by a rigorous adherence to vintage aesthetics, utilizing Hammond organs, Telecaster twang, and dense vocal stacking. Throughout their career, from the breakout success of 'The Mountain Moves' to the more experimental and soulful 'Old Habits', they have maintained a reputation for high-level musicianship and a 'band-in-a-room' recording philosophy. Critically, they are viewed as torchbearers for a specific transatlantic sound, bridging the gap between British pastoral folk and American West Coast rock. They occupy a unique space in the UK scene, appealing to both Americana purists and indie-rock listeners who value classic songwriting and analog production values.
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