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In the 90’s Tricky’s seminal album Maxinquay introduced me to a whole different stylistic genre that launched me into a musical rabbit hole where I would discover many coveted greats such as Bjork, PJ Harvey, Portishead and of course Massive Attack. Tricky’s songs served as a background to some of the most intense and memorable […]

If you look back at the origins of trip hop during the mid-1980s, you’ll find Tricky at the start of it all. After his collaboration with trip hop pioneers Massive Attack, he released his critically acclaimed solo debut, Maxinquaye. The album placed Tricky on international charts, leading to the future development of eleven albums. This year finds Tricky […]

The lights in the house went down as the lights on the complex network of LED screens on the stage became illuminated. Messages and suggestions were delivered to us in a music induced awakening of the senses in an attempt by the band to jolt our consciousness. There is a sudden chill in the air […]

Tricky returns with a new album titled Adrian Thaws. To celebrate the new record, Tricky has shared his first single, “Nicotine Love” feat. Francesca Belmonte. The album which shares the name Tricky was given at birth: Adrian Thaws, will be Tricky’s 11th studio album to date. “Calling it Adrian Thaws is saying you don’t really […]

Bringing forth all things dark, sexy and mysterious — Tricky (aka Adrian Thaws) is set to headline the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, July 26. From his early days with Massive Attack, to his remarkable solo career, Tricky has been an innovative foce in trip-hop and experimental music. Touring in celebration of his 10th studio […]