Yellow Ostrich - The Mistress

Don't let the first track fool you, there is goodness for the ears to be had throughout this record. Nice layered harmonies, fun plodding drum lines and just quality indie pop rock. It's hard to find artists these days that have that affected vocal style - almost pleading in their delivery - but never cross the threshold of annoying. It just sounds genuine and it's a great collaboration of melancholy and upbeat (as you know, one of the better combos to properly achieve). I love how the record embraces more and more singing sounds rather than vocals as it goes on. I particularly recommend Libraries and Mary if you're looking for a good starting point. [yellowostrich.bandcamp.com]