I remember a conversation with a friend of mine a while back discussing our ideal places to live; at one point she mentioned Portland as a desired location, and I kinda of took a step back muttering to myself, “Huh? What’s in Portland?” I didn’t bother to ask why and just continued on with the conversation (and my ignorance), but as of late i’m starting to realize why she chose that city. I guess it’s no surprise to many, as Portland has emerged as fertile ground for a an emerging music scene.
One of what i’m sure is to be many more bands to come from the area is The Online Romance, a six-piece co-ed chamber pop group. It’s exactly what you would expect from such a description, with easy comparisons to the likes of Belle & Sebastian and The Shins, primarily revolving around simple harmonies and catchy arrangements. They’re also currently in the midst of working on a full-length album to be released in the spring, but have a few songs to sample on their myspace along with this MP3.
MP3: The Online Romance :: “Ladybug, Don’t Smile”
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On a side note, this song would absolutely kill with female vocals. Each time I listen to the beginning now i’m expecting to hear some cute female voice.
These guys look AND sound like a cult I want to join.
This song has been showing up on a LOT of blog sites lately, and deservedly so. Excellent tune – Can’t wait for the full length!