Tweed

Tweed is a Philadelphia group whose music is described as a mix of electronica and jam band styles, with a jamtronica approach. The group forms in the fall of 2010 out of the University of Delaware underground scene. It is made up of guitarists AJ DiBiase and Jon Tomczak, bassist Paul Braden, and drummer Joe Vela.

Style and sound

The group combines jam, rock, electronic and experimental elements. Its sound is built around guitar riffs, bass-heavy arrangements and rhythm-driven performances, with lyrics based on experience and emotion. The band is also described as moving between layered, psychedelic textures and energetic dance-oriented sections.

Line-up

AJ DiBiase and Jon Tomczak play guitar, Paul Braden plays bass, and Joe Vela plays drums.

Earlier act of the same name

A different Tweed is a French mod-influenced power pop and rock and roll band. That group releases two singles in 1979: a three-song 7-inch on SMAP with the lead track “Fashion”, and “Collection de Choix” on Tonic Records. It does not achieve mainstream success, but later develops a cult following among fans of underground mod and beat revival music, alongside bands such as The Jam.