Serene but not simplistic

This indie act is classically complex

By Matthew Shaer

Globe Correspondent / September 30, 2005

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The chemical composition of an indie-pop darling? Try two parts classical influence, one part inaccessibility, a handful of retro-framed eyeglasses, and an aversion to traditional verse/chorus structure. Soulful meditation helps. So does a sense of levity. And if you're on a hot label, you'd better be polished, fast, and unabashedly smart. (Full article: 563 words)