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Tunnel | |
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 Tunnel performing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, Shoegaze, Grunge |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | tunnelll |
Tunnel is an American indie rock project based in Los Angeles, fronted by classically trained violinist and songwriter Natasha Janfaza. Incorporating shoegaze, grunge, and post-punk influences, the project has drawn comparisons to My Bloody Valentine, Liz Phair, and Knifeplay.
Tunnel gained recognition for its 2025 release, Ampersand EP, which features contributions from Joe Lally and Brendan Canty of Fugazi, and production by Owen Wuerker of Flasher. The project made its official showcase debut at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2025.
History
editEarly work and Vanilla EP (2021–2022)
editTunnel was founded by Natasha Janfaza in 2021 after relocating to Los Angeles. The project began as a solo effort before expanding into a live band format. In 2022, Tunnel released its debut EP, Vanilla, which received coverage from music blogs and airplay on Henry Rollins’ radio show on KCRW.[1][2][3]
Ampersand EP and SXSW debut (2025)
editTunnel released Ampersand EP on February 28, 2025. The EP was produced by Owen Wuerker and includes performances by Brendan Canty on drums and Joe Lally on the title track.[4][5]
To support the release, Tunnel embarked on a short West Coast tour and performed both unofficial and official showcases at South by Southwest in March 2025. Their official showcase took place at Low Down Lounge in Austin, Texas.[6][7]
The EP received critical praise from a range of publications. *That’s Good Enough For Me* highlighted the record's unusual time signatures, harmonic ambiguity, and layered production.[8] *Buzzbands.LA* included Tunnel in its “Greatest Hits This Week” roundup.[9] The EP was also reviewed by *Audiofemme*[10] and *I Dream of Vinyl*.[11]
Style and influences
editTunnel's sound blends shoegaze distortion, melodic grunge, and indie rock with experimental time signatures and layered instrumentation. Janfaza has cited influences ranging from My Bloody Valentine and Liz Phair to Knifeplay.[12]
Discography
editEPs
edit- Vanilla (2022)
- Ampersand (2025)
References
edit- ^ "KCRW Broadcast 701 – Henry Rollins". KCRW. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "KCRW Broadcast 702 – Henry Rollins". KCRW. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "KCRW Broadcast 706 – Henry Rollins". KCRW. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Tunnel Announces Ampersand EP". Live Manchester. 2025-02-21. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Tunnel Releases New "Ampersand" EP". Prelude Press. 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "SXSW Artist Interview: Tunnel". Atwood Magazine. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "SXSW Official Artist Tunnel Unveils Gritty, Shoegaze Infused Ampersand EP". Drop the Spotlight. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "EP Review: Tunnel – "Ampersand"". That’s Good Enough For Me. 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Stream: Greatest Hits This Week (Vol. 327)". Buzzbands.LA. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Premiere: Tunnel – "Vanilla"". Audiofemme. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Interview with Tunnel: Droning with Violin or Cello". I Dream of Vinyl. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Tunnel SXSW Interview". Atwood Magazine. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
External links
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