Small Tines

Small Tines is a new synthpop duo from Chicago’s Todd Baran and Andy Angelos. The two, formerly of When Cloud Attack, disbanded that project in 2014 to explore new musical territory. After nine months of hibernation and writing, the two emerge from their practice space with a new body of work born from true collaboration. Some of the dance hooks and electronics from When Clouds Attack are retained, but Small Tines sees Baran come out from behind the vocoder to deliver more direct and personal lyrics. In some ways, Small Tines is similar to When Clouds Attack - the nods to 80's post-punk and new wave are there, but with more feeling and less gazing.

Baran (vocals, bass, synths) and Angelos (drums) have built a following throughout Chicago with their own contemplative take on dance music. They’ve shared the stage with notable bands such as The Field, Octopus Project, Errors, Maritime, and The Twilight Sad at leading Chicago venues and have enjoyed local airplay on 93 XRT, Chirp Radio, 88.3 WZRD, and others.