Imperfectly Perfect

by Tiny Dyno

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‘Imperfectly Perfect’ is the third single from Bristol duo Tiny Dyno. Channelling the sounds of psychedelia, baroque pop and electronica, ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ is 3 minutes of sonic mastery, woven to express the desire for closure at the end of a relationship.

The narrative is established in the opening bars as frontwoman Emily Gardiner proclaims “you changed me and misshaped me, I’ll give you that”. This spacious verse makes way for a kinetic chorus featuring the repeated, spiralling chant ‘Imperfectly Perfect’. Gardiner’s soaring vocal melody kicks in halfway through along with a bank of expansive 80’s synths.

The band take it down for the next verse, making space for more of Gardiner’s story telling. Featuring lyrics such as “my head was filled with scraps of thinking you were mine”, ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ is Tiny Dyno’s most intimate song to date.

Showcasing producer Tom Kuras’ modern take on the wall of sound, ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ builds to a technicolour surround sound outro before the band get out of the way for Gardiner’s final statement “I’m thankful for the things that burned”.

Mixed by Massive Attack collaborator/producer Robot Club, the diverse collection of sounds on ‘Imperfectly Perfect’ offer a glimpse of what can be expected from their forthcoming 2021 EP.

lyrics

You changed me and misshaped me, I’ll give you that
It broke me and awoke me, I was a rat
I couldn’t see my problems, I see them now
I thought I was so very

(Imperfectly perfect)

You always seemed so unconcerned

I thought you were having the time of your life
My head was filled with scraps of thinking you were mine
I still don’t know the truth, I never will
I thought your life was simply

(Imperfectly perfect)

You always seemed so unconcerned
I’m thankful for the things I learned
You always seemed so unconcerned
I’m thankful for the things that burned

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released February 11, 2021

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Tiny Dyno Bristol, UK

Tiny Dyno are the rarest of acts. They blend the art of immaculate pop with the warm glow of sugar spun indie. Emily Gardiner and Tom Kuras came together through the Bristol music scene, finding connection through a love of the infectious tones of indie pop. They began eagerly writing all the songs they never heard on the radio. ... more

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