Tinlin is a London-based group active since 2007, centred on a songwriting partnership between two brothers. The duo focus on original, direct and carefully written music, and their sound develops across different arrangements while keeping a consistent core.

Style and instrumentation

Tinlin work in acoustic rock and folk rock. Their music ranges from stripped-back mandolin and guitar settings to fuller, more elaborate and funk-influenced production. Across these different approaches, vocal harmony remains a defining feature of the group’s sound.

Songwriting and sound

The group’s material is built around the collaboration of the two brothers, with an emphasis on honest songwriting and crafted arrangements. They are noted particularly for their striking vocal harmonies, which form the centre of their recordings and performances.