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Tiny Fireflies

Tiny Fireflies is the relatively new collaboration between Lisle and Kristine of Very Truly Yours, or Fireflies and Tiny Microphone, respectively. If you, like me, were able to catch them at this year's NYC Popfest then you already know how utterly fantastic they are. Delicate could aptly describe both members' previous outings and it still fits like a glove here. Their four-song debut EP Change feels as much like the soundtrack to squinty Summer afternoon as it does a winter spent inside, gazing out a frosted window. The guitar and keys fall like snowflakes, but Kristine's voice, cloaked in reverb, falls even softer; like dust caught in a sunbeam. Opener "Your Love" and "So Sad To Say Goodbye" (with its great New Order-y bassline!) are personal highlights, but all four songs are gems, really. Have a listen and pick up the EP from brand new label Little Treasure! It's limited to just 125 copies so go go go!

[MP3]: Tiny Fireflies "So Sad To Say Goodbye" (Very Recommended!)

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Fireflies "Cherry Blossom Girl" 7"

The first single from new London/Belfast label Papillons Noirs is from the number one coziest band in all of Chicago – Fireflies. The a-side is a cover of Air's "Cherry Blossom Girl", which I think – as I've mentioned sometime before – far surpasses the original. Not only is it an absolutely gorgeous rendition, but like all of Fireflies' recordings – it's warmer than a blanket and a bowl of soup on the very coldest days of autumn and winter. Plus, I like how intimate Fireflies always feel, like he's whispering the song into your ear, like your the only who will ever hear it. Anyway, it's fantastic to see that I can now have it on lovely, warm 7" vinyl! I'd suggest throwing a little dust on it for that extra special crackle! Or maybe not.

[MP3]: Fireflies :: Cherry Blossom Girl (Air cover) (Highly Rec'd!)

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