The Jellyfish Bandits are Melinda Tracy and Aaron Leck from Portland Oregon. Their lo-fi electronic indie pop is akin to other bands in that vein like Chairs in Arno and Figurine. Although thier music can be distinctly more alternative at times, even including some simple guitar riffs. Their lyrics are mostly whimsical, but when they feel like using harder language they pull no punches. The band is at it’s best when they give into sugary choruses and twinkling melodies like on thier track “Famous Art Thieves”.
January 15, 2009
The Jellyfish Bandits, Lo-Fi Indie Electro Pop!
January 25, 2008
Reclining with Chairs in the Arno
Chairs in the Arno have an interesting origin. Their name comes from a story of the founding members of the band studying abroad in Italy. They were apparently having a bit too much fun, swigging wine and gallivanting about the country side, one thing led to another and literally there were lawn chairs thrown into the Arno river.
Origins aside, Chairs in the Arno’s debut album “File Folder”, is the true successor to the heartfelt synth IDM pop of Figurine, complete with Boy/Girl layered vocals, gimmicky technology concepts, and lyrics so saccharine sweet they will melt you upon contact.
Chairs in the Arno – I Never Loved You Anyways
Chairs in the Arno – Preprogrammed Casio
