Tender Brutes is a Cincinnati-based rock trio that blends intricate, hard-hitting drum fills with lyrical bass lines, rhythmic guitar work, and provocative storytelling. Their unconventional song structures, anthemic choruses, and dynamic vocals create music that feels intense, original, and alive.
Built on a shared love of writing and performing, the band brings a visceral, raw energy to every show, delivering songs with passion, tension, and bite.
Their debut EP Bloodletter (2025) was followed by Love. Sex. Trauma. (2026), both available on all streaming platforms.
Tender Brutes: Unplugged — Oh So Tender 🖤
Same Brutes. Softer bite.
Join Tender Brutes for an intimate early evening at MOTR Pub as we strip things down, slow things down, and give a few of our classic bangers a softer, more tender treatment.
A little grit, a little vulnerability, and a whole lot of heart. Grab a happy hour drink, settle in, and get tender with us.
Friday, November 13 | 5–7 PM MOTR Pub | Cincinnati, OH
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