Under The Tongue are a Berlin based alternative rock duo that are Mark Eden (vocals/guitar/drums/programming) from Melbourne and Julia Eden (vocals/bass/piano) from Berlin. Their music consists of a beautiful collage of styles composed of simple powerful guitar lines and singalong choruses set against a back drop of groove driven, cinematic, stomping drums and some lush piano by Julia which adds an eerie soundtrack presence. Vocally UTT embrace their alter ago enticing the listener to do the same, while holding onto a classic rock approach.
Imagine music for the series Peaky Blinders, a Dracula film or a Tim Burton movie and then you are on the right track. If your unconscious could sing… you just might be listening to Under The Tongue.
Mark is an Australian International award winning artist/singer/songwriter/producer who has written over 750 songs and had released several successful solo albums before forming Under The Tongue with Julia in 2008.
Born out of their love for similar artists and music genres, UTT’s music is an amalgamation of everything the band loves. ‘we personally like music that is immediate but also has depth where you can continue discovering different elements after a few listens,’ says the band.
‘Potions’ UTT’s 2nd album won the Academia Award for best ‘International Electronic/Alternative Rock Album’ of 2015.
Potions was mastered by Bob Ludwig (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, Puscifer…etc).
UTT are in the style of Puscifer, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Kills & Depeche Mode
‘We wanted to take the production to the next level for the new album Art Of Perception while staying true to our initial vibe,’ says Mark.
Art Of Perception, the new album will be released song by song starting with ‘Waterfall’, in June 2020, a singalong, Rock/Alternative stomper. It was mastered by Brian Lucey (Depeche Mode, Marilyn Manson, The Kills, The Black Keys).