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Tennis

Indie Pop·Music·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
967
YT SUBS
2.1M
CHAMPIONS
0

Tennis is an American indie pop duo from Denver, Colorado, formed by husband and wife Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Over a recording career spanning from their 2010s debut 'Cape Dory' through 'Ritual in Repeat' (2014), 'Yours Conditionally' (2017), and concluding with farewell album 'Face Down in the Garden' (2025), the band built a sustained discography before disbanding.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Early career Pitchfork review of debut album 'Cape Dory'
  • Ongoing artist coverage hub on Pitchfork
  • 2021 Pitchfork-covered song premiere ('Borrowed Time') featured in an episode of Rick and Morty
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

Just came back from their last ever concert in London. That's it folks :(

Last.fm user · lastfm

Vibes at the Denver show last night were immaculate, it felt like a celebration of them and to have it be a hometown show...amazing!

Last.fm user · lastfm

My mom asked me I washed the dishes. I shouted "TENNIS!!!" She beat my ass. She knew they weren't washed.

Last.fm user · lastfm

i still remember mommy and daddy 😪💔🕊

Last.fm user · lastfm

I miss you guys so much

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Tennis underrated?

Tennis has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 2 out of 100. they have notable achievements including early career pitchfork review of debut album 'cape dory'.

Q:What genre is Tennis?

Tennis works in Indie Pop originating from United States (Denver, Colorado). As a music artist at the "established" level, Tennis has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Indie Pop scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Tennis have?

Tennis has approximately 967 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 2.1M YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Tennis?

Fans of Tennis often also enjoy Snail Mail, Beach House, Wild Nothing, Alvvays, Charly Bliss. These artists share common ground in the Indie Pop space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Tennis's approach to indie pop, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Tennis more famous?

With a Gap Score of 2/100, Tennis's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 967 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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