Flightless Birds Take Wing

Flightless Birds Take Wing combine synth, field recordings, saxophone and piano, creating an eclectic ambient electronic sound encompassed by their self-proclaimed style: Tropical Ambient Bangers.


Meeting and blending talents in Meanjin / Brisbane, Marike and Madeleine have created audiences in NYC, Europe and Australia.


Madeleine's recent album Ithaca was nominated as an album of the month on NPR’s 'All Songs Considered' and as a renowned (Dutch) jazz saxophonist, Marike has released 3 critically acclaimed albums.


Fusing together ambient, jazz and field recordings, their sound draws extensively from Marike & Madeleine’s diverse musical backgrounds.