Tapir!
Tapir! were an English indie folk band, formed in London in 2019. They were known for their blending of folk music with genres such as post-punk and art pop, as well as the narratives told in their music. Their practice of wearing red papier-mâché heads during performances and interviews was often noted by reviewers as part of the band's eccentricity.
Tapir! formed in 2019, and released their first single, "My God", in 2022. They then released two EPs, Act 1 (The Pilgrim) and Act 2 (Their God). Both EPs were included in their only full-length album, The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain, released on 26 January 2024; the album received generally positive reviews. They released two more singles - "Hallelujah Bruv" and "Nail in a Wooden Trunk" - in 2024, before announcing on 27 May 2025 that they would be disbanding.
Tapir! have been praised for their eccentricity and overall aesthetic, as well as the narratives included in their music. The Pilgrim tells the story of the titular Pilgrim travelling through a world of green hills and red beasts, and was described by DIY as "an escapist dream, and immersive story". Their music has been compared to folk art and pagan ceremonies; many aspects of their lyrics were inspired by biblical, mythical, and literary sources.
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