Tortoise recorded a score this summer for Blair Witch Project director Eduardo Sanchez’s new film. LOVELY MOLLY premieres at midnight, September 14th at the Toronto International Film Festival. Hope our Canadian friends can make it! Tickets and times can be found here. Continue reading →

Tortoise is premiering new music this Thursday 7/29 at Millennium Park in Chicago – a commission by our hometown, with extra-special guests Nicole Mitchell – flute, Edward Wilkerson Jr. – sax and clarinets, Greg Ward – alto sax, Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello/electronics, and Jim Baker – piano/ARP 2600. 6:30 p.m. rain or shine, free admission. Continue reading →

Tortoise will be performing at Lincoln Hall, Chicago on June 3rd as part of a benefit for Drummond Montessori School. 100% of all proceeds go to Drummond. Also on the bill is the fantastic D. Rider! 21 and up. Tickets $20. Continue reading →

Tortoise’s collaboration with Wire frontman Colin Newman was broadcast on the BBC on Oct 15. It is streaming here until Oct 25. The show is also available in podcast form. The Quietus also has a feature interview up about the experience. Continue reading →

Tortoise recently spent a day in the BBC’s Maida Vale Studio with Colin Newman, best known as front man of legendary post punk band Wire. To hear the debut broadcast of this meeting of the minds, tune in to Late Junction on BBC Radio 3 on Thursday 15th October at 11.15pm. Continue reading →