Another new one to watch are Trophy Wife, from Oxford. More or less "discovered" by Yannis Philippakis of UK math rockers Foals, they were quickly signed to Moshi Moshi — home to the likes of Hot Chip, Bloc Party, Friendly Fires and The Drums.
So far, Trophy Wife only have a couple of singles to their credit, but they offer a tantalizing view of the trio's potential.
"The Quiet Earth" clues you in on their m.o. right away. Think Foals with a disco beat — and one of those groovy, dancing sign language chicks:
Even groovier is the remix by labelmate and "folktronica" auteur James Yuill:
Trophy Wife's first single "Microlite" is arresting and beautiful in a way well beyond their years:
We'll be on the lookout for more from these guys. Until then, enjoy everything they've done so far on the Trophy Wife Soundcloud.
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