The Sleeves

The Sleeves are the duo of Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham, both likely known to you as one half of Modern Nature. Following an all-instrumental Mossy Tapes release last November, Cooper and Cunningham have recorded 10 new songs showcasing their vocal and guitar interplay with only the faintest echoes of prior efforts, representing a fully realized leap forward from their largely improvised debut.

'The Sleeves' offers a counterintuitive take on the guitar/vocal duo formula, combining expansive and incandescent songwriting with moments that celebrate silence and space. The pair cite shared references and traditions while crafting a genre‑less sound that uses guitars to conjure unexpected textures — bells, birds, radio static — and foregrounds simple, unembellished playing.

The Sleeves have London and NYC dates planned for July and September 2026, with further touring to be announced.