The solo project of Minneapolis singer/guitarist Jess Abbott of Now Now, Tancred plays riff driven power pop that will intrigue fans of Weezer and We Are Scientists. Her songs follow paths more unpredictable than your average pop rock band, always propelled by inventive guitar work and melodies that are instantly hummable. Jess is obviously a very versatile electric guitarist, as demonstrated by the range of parts and tones audible on latest album Out of the Garden, and also by the fact that when she plays with Now Now, her style is completely different - a lot less distorted and more subtle. We asked her a few questions about her new album and the guitar rig she sued to record it.... Click on the title for more