Monday, May 19, 2008

Lights EP


I recently came across an up-and-coming starlet from Toronto who goes by the name of Lights. You may recognize her tunes from recent Old Navy commercials, which is where I initially heard this talented female electro-pop artist. With a voice that can sound seductive, needy, angelic and blending through the whole spectrum, this is one of my latest favorites.

Interestingly, Lights creates all her own beats and would perform on her own if she had enough arms! Fortunately, she has two talented fellows who assist her when performing live, like her upcoming performance at Milwaukee's Summerfest, taking place June 26-July 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The 5-track EP (four if you purchase it through iTunes here in the United States (she is from Canada)) is chalk-full of great songs, including the clip used in the Old Navy commercial titled "The Last Thing On Your Mind". This particular song will especially appeal to the females out there, but has a quirkiness that helps broaden its horizons to all genders. Another personal favorite on the short, but sweet EP is February Air, the strong opening track with a subtle musical track with Lights' crooning and talented electronic lyrics.

Check it out for yourself at her MySpace Music page: http://www.myspace.com/lightsnoise

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