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So by now you'll probably have heard 'Bruises'. It's on an Apple advert, and, after The Ting Tings, you're possibly a bit sceptical based on that fact. Don't be: they've chosen well this time. Chairlift are great, and so is their LP, Does You Inspire You, out over here on October 27. The New York trio make pop of the most beautiful, ethereal kind - think Kate Bush, Bjork or The Cocteau Twins, perhaps. Think special, certainly.
A few cursory listens and you'll think they've only got a handful of tunes: 'Planet Health' (one of the year's best tunes, wethinks), the aforementioned apple of Apple's ear, and 'Evident Utensil' are the most immediate trio for sure. But listen more, because there's plenty on offer beneath that sugary pop surface. And in vocalist Caroline Polachek they've got a genuine voice. See for yourself when they tour over here in November (dates to follow), but for now check out the video for 'Planet Health' - and let us know what you reckon to NY's latest...
November
17 London The Victoria
18 London Dublin Castle
19 Brighton Coalition
20 Nottingham Bodega Social Club
21 Manchester Retro Bar
22 Dublin Crawdaddy
23 Cork Cyprus Avenue
24 Liverpool Magnet
25 London Madame Jojo's
26 London Koko
29 London Proud Galleries
Video: Chairlift, 'Planet Health'
