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Smoosh

This keyboards/drum duo are only a little bit like Quasi and have not much in common with Mates of State, so let's get that out of the way to start. Smoosh's keyboardist/vocalist Asya's voice swaggers equally breathy and sultry, reminiscent of early Tori Amos or Kathleen Hannah, while drummer Chloe stomps and skitters all over the stage, and the two create magic whenever their vocals intersect and collide. The grooving sister duo has been taking the indie pop scene by storm, with attention from Spin Magazine, NPR, and Seattle's KEXP.

She Like Electric, Smoosh' debut album, has garnered critical acclaim, with its charming blend of indie rock smarts, soulful harmonies, and dancey synths. Oh, and one more thing: both Asya and Chloe are still in elementary school. The two sisters, aged 12 and 10 respectively, tour during vacations from school and their father makes sure they don't stay out too late, finish their homework, and make it to soccer practice on time. Smoosh started up when Chloe began taking drum lessons and her drum teacher, Jason McGerr, the drummer for Death Cab for Cutie, learned that her older sister had been messing around on keys since the age of 5, making up songs as she went along...and the rest is history. Expect great things from these very talented girls.

Smoosh - It's Not Your Day To Shine
Smoosh - LA Pump
Smoosh - Massive Cure

Smoosh official site. Buy She Like Electric from Pattern 25 or Amazon.

Posted by Queen of the Front Row at 02.17.05 at 2:46 PM

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