WHATEVER LEADS ME TO YOU by Geoffrey O'Connor

Whatever Leads Me To You
Now And Then

Some seriously smooth, romanticized 80s pop from the guy that really knows how to do it right...Geoffrey O'Connor...the frontman for the Crayon Fields, which is the band that put out that orchestral pop gem, All The Pleasures Of The World, in 2009.  His previous solo LP was under the moniker of Sly Hats, but his new solo LP, Vanity Is Forever, will carry his own name and from the sounds of the first single, 'Whatever Leads Me To

DISAPPEAR by the crayon fields

one of the popular favorites from this past year's SXSW festival, i came across this band by luckily tuning into KEXP while driving and listening to this live studio set for the station from the festival.  the lovely orchestral pop hooked me immediately.  they borrow a thing or two from the clientele in 60's psychedelia, but kick it up with a bit more energy.  these tracks are from their '09 release, all the pleasures of the world, which didn't seem to get the attention it deserved.  these boys from melbourne, australia will be playing at the hotel cafe this friday 10/29.  it's a small place that seems perfect for their sound and tickets are still available because they're only available at the door on the night of the show.

disappear

graceless
by the crayon fields (myspace | chapter music)