Treefight for Sunlight is a four-piece

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. The group's current line-up consists of Mathias Sørensen (drums, vocals), Morten Winther Nielsen (guitar, vocals), Christian Rohde Lindinger (bass, vocals), Niels Kirk (piano, vocals). They are produced by Tambourhinoceros in

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. They are known for their unique piano-driven melodies, their combination of folk and psychedelic influences, and their use of upbeat, and sometimes nonsensical lyrics.

History

Their self-titled debut album, '' Treefight for Sunlight'', was released in the

in 14 February 2011, and received mixed reviews. Whilst general critical opinion was rarely against the album, concerns were raised that there wasn't enough power in it to ensure a successful career. Music blog ''DrownedinSound'' noted that while the album 'suggest dpotential' it was not well enough formed to earn a place in the UK music scene. By contrast, ''Clashmusic'' said of the group that 'the pace is infectious and small helpings will sweeten your day'. The single "Facing the Sun" fared better, with ''The Recommender'' saying that the band captured the feel they were aiming for 'remarkably well'.

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called it 'one of the most glorious things we've heard all year'. The group have been compared in style to the

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said that Treefight for Sunlight "could've been plucked from the Elephant 6 Collective". Their first album was not released until 8 November 2011 in the American market, and was given its original Danish title, ''

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''. In January 2012, their single "Facing the Sun" made an appearance on the programme

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Discography

Studio albums

*''

'' (2010) *''Pizza'' (2014)

Singles

*"Facing The Sun" (May 2010) *"What Became of You and I?" (September 2010) *"Riddles in Rhymes" (February 2011) *"Come Closer" (February 2014) *"Somewhere in the Future" (March 2014) *"Thought Walker" (July 2014)

References

External links

Treefight for Sunlight - Myspace

Treefight for SunlightAllmusic - Treefight for Sunlight
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