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Sing It, Sister: CocoRosie

paige — Sun, 09 May 2010 04:27:52 +0000

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SISTERS BIANCA AND Sierra Casady, better known (maybe) as freak folk duo CocoRosie, offer up an otherworldly mix of vocals, strings, and sounds from children’s toys in their often haunting, undeniably original songs. The duo sometimes performs with longtime TSP fave, Antony of Antony and the Johnsons, but for many years, the girls didn’t see much of one another at all.

Then younger sister Bianca turned up for an unannounced visit to Paris-based Sierra. When Bianca’s stay turned into an extended recording session–in the tiny bathroom of Sierra’s Montmartre flat–the sisters’ first disc, La maison de mon reve was born. For a introduction to Cocorosie’s ethereal sound, check out their tracks “Terrible Angels” and “By Your Side”, and watch for their new CD, Grey Oceans, dropping this week.

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Sing It: The Sweetback Sisters

paige — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:25:15 +0000

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BROOKLYN-BASED, TEXAS-twanged sextet The Sweetback Sisters describe their music as “Honky-Tonk for the modern day cowboy and girl”, and really, who are we to argue? Watch for this fabulous band of harmonizing (non) sisters on tour. And meanwhile, sing along to one of my favorites of their tunes, “Don’t Put Her Down.” Let that one be your motto, sisters.

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Band of Sisters, Indeed

paige — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:34:52 +0000

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I HAD TO BRING this story from the New York Times to your attention, and apologize in advance for what it will do to this month’s iTunes budget. (Mine? Already blown sky-high.) From Tracey Thorn to Sharon Jones, the Times‘ Andy Gensler nails a brilliant playlist of fantastic female singers and songwriters, perfect whether your mood is chill, or rocking.

Enjoy, and tell us what’s on your iPod for spring.

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