http://www.chairliftmusic.com/ Our music correspondent Indigo T.J. found this little nugget of a band for us. Initially formed to make background music for haunted houses (odd), CHAIRLIFT scored the “cool factor” by being picked for an iPod commercial, which automatically boosts groups into momentary stardom. What they do with it after that is up to them. Bruises warrants being used for a commercial. It has a fun little hood and strange lyrics that has one doing the “what … Read entire article »

http://www.little-dragon.se/ LITTLE DRAGON is a dream turned into song. The music colors a slow, soft fabric of easiness that is ideal for reading a book on a rainy afternoon. Steering away from the trip hop tech, the Swedish band is braced up against the vocals belted out by lead singer Yukimi Nagano. She croons and swoons like a siren leading you to the pillow-soft rocks on the shores of Coolsvillia! I’m sorry if this seems like it’s … Read entire article »

Fleet Foxes http://www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes FLEET FOXES is a throwback to the glory days of folk rock, but not in a bad way.   They vocalize and harmonize with a delightful 60s style, but don’t merely copy or clone. They mix things up with their own distinct musical arrangement and styling, taking the older style and adding a little modern edge to it. Echo sweetens the vocals and guitars meander through a musical landscape of deep visuals and … Read entire article »

Tango Chillout Sessions http://www.amazon.com/Tango-Chill-Sessions-Various-Artists/dp/B0001R9P8U Nothing says amore eroma more than a little Tango Chillout! This fun little import is idea for a chillaxing eve at home with friends or something a little more intimate with someone special and a few glasses of wine. The smooth blend of beats and tango is delicious and can relax the most uptight of souls after a tough day at work. If you dig the cool, Eurostyle of a good James Bond movie … Read entire article »