Wolftron = Acoustic Pop at Its Finest

The folk acoustic pop gods must have been thinking fondly of me today when they blessed my laptop's speakers with the lovely sounds of Wolftron, the side project of Daphne Loves Derby's front-man Kenny Choi. He produces symphonic music of epic proportions, complete with pretty vocals and even prettier instrumentation.

"Sugar Skulls" is cutesy, electronic jam accented with smooth acoustic guitar rhythms. The vocals hit every pitch just right. The song plays nice and easy on the ears. I love how delicate every note sounds. It is truly a work of art.

"Crystal Skulls" is another great slow and simple song with perfectly placed crescendos and decrescendos. I could hear the song grow emotionally with the color in the vocals. It sounds so beautiful I would consider playing it at my wedding. Even the ending is flawless with a soft, slowing percussion rhythm. I would not change anything about it.

"Ms. Luna Grim" is an upbeat track with intriguing lyrics. "Wait out in the dark until the moon burns through your heart. Then you'll find some peace. You'll never know my name again," is an example of the thought-provoking words supplied by Wolftron. Various electronica sounds are featured in this song, adding to its delightful mystique. The precise guitar-picking exemplifies the close attention to detail Wolftron pays to all of its songs.

Wolftron epitomizes great acoustic pop. The combination of Choi's whisper-like voice and the strong, full sound of the instrumentation works out very well. Watch this video of Choi performing "Ms. Luna Grim." Do you like his sound? Comment and share your opinion!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Lady Danville

Recently I had the pleasure of attending a Ben Folds concert at Pittsburgh's Club Zoo. I had no prior knowledge of an opening act being there, so I was pleasantly surprised when indie pop powerhouse Lady Danville took the stage and blew my mind. Here are five reasons why you should listen to Lady Danville.

1. Their music is SO FUN - I had no choice but to dance when they started strumming their first song. Their music is incredibly easy to groove to.

2. Their lyrics are easy to learn and sing along to - After hearing the first chorus of their song "Spoon" I felt like I had listened to the song a million times before. That catchiness makes their music feel like a warm welcome home into their world.

3. They have keys - I am a sucker for any band that utilizes a keyboard, and Lady Danville uses it to their very best advantage. Their music's happy pop feel is enhanced by the playfulness of the keys.

4. They can croon like there is no tomorrow - The sweet tones of their vocals knocked me off my feet. Their song "Sophie Roux" exhibits this trait. Don't fight it if you instantly form a crush on the band post-listening.

5. They sound like the love child of Ben Folds and A Fine Frenzy - Need I say more?

Check out this video of their divine song "The Uke Song." What do you think of Lady Danville?

And for good measure, here is the music video for "Sophie Roux." *Sigh,* so cute.

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