Chairtlift-ing Moods

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 28, 2008 9:20PM

We're sure you've heard that Chairlift tune in the recent iPod commercials, right? Well, the rest of the album doesn't disappoint either, building pretty little pop bubbles that are nearly bursting earnest and imploring tunes. Yes they traffic in a style very similar to that employed by Postal Service -- and since ripped off by about a bajillion bands -- but their mixture of sunny boy / girl vox isn't afraid to dip into bewitching Lee Hazelwood / Nancy Sinatra territory either. Or borderline disco shuffle. Or whatever else strikes their fancy. We have no clue if these kids will be around in 6 months or if they're just another blog band that'll go bust in the night, but we're rather enjoying what we're hearing right now.

MP3: Chairlift "Evident Utensil"

Chairlift opens for Yeasayer tonight at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake, 9 p.m.$18, 18+

Photo by Katie Chanler from the band's MySpace page