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Chairlift Stream “Something”

New Album Out Jan. 24

Jan 18, 2012

After teasing a number of tracks of their forthcoming sophomore effort Something, New York City synth-pop duo Chairlift has given the whole thing over to NPR affiliate KCRW to stream online. More

Chairlift Announce Tour

New Album Something Out Jan. 24

Jan 11, 2012

Brooklyn synth-duo Chairlift have announced an extensive headlining tour in support of their forthcoming second album Something, kicking off their U.S. dates with an appearance at this year's SXSW. More

Chairlift Announce Livestream Concert/Album Art

Check them Out on the Interwebs, 12/12

Dec 08, 2011

Chairlift are slowly preparing for January—when they’ll hit us with sophomore album, Something. (Due out January 24) Today the Brooklyn duo announced they’ll be doing a special show, on December 12 at New York’s Knitting Factory. More

Listen: Chairlift - “Met Before”

Off Upcoming "Something"

Nov 30, 2011

Brooklyn duo Chairlift have released a new track off their forthcoming sophomore LP Something. More

Watch: “Sidewalk Safari” Live by Chairlift

Performed on 11/11/11 at Rough Magic Studios

Nov 17, 2011

Chairlift took to the Rough Magic Studios on 11/11 to preview their forthcoming sophomore effort, Something.We have a clip.  More

Nov 03, 2011

Forthcoming Chairlift album Something (out January 24) features an Oingo Boingo-style track called “Sidewalk Safari.” We have the remix.  More

Chairlift Announce New Album, “Something”

Out January 24 Via Columbia

Oct 13, 2011

Brooklyn synth-pop duo Chairlift return January 24 with sophomore album, Something. We have the details.  More

Sep 07, 2011

Last month, Chairlift (Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly) released a 7" for "Amanaemonesia" on Terrible Records-a teaser from their forthcoming sophomore album. More

Artists Participate in Japan Benefit Compilations

Love is All, Casiokids, Ariel Pink, Chairlift and More

Jul 29, 2011

There’s a whole lotta music going on to benefit Japan. Two major complations were announced today featuring (among others): Love is All, Casiokids, Ariel Pink, Chairlift, Deerhoof and more. We have the detials.  More

Chairlift Announce Album Preview Dates

Band Hits Los Vegas/Los Angeles

Apr 01, 2011

Having put the finishing touches on their sophomore album, Chairlift has announced a (very brief) run of west coast dates. We have the info.  More

Check Out Photos of Lollapalooza Day Two

Photos of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lykke Li, Chairlift, Diplo, Santigold, and Animal Collective

Aug 09, 2009

Lollapalooza continued yesterday in Chicago and we sent photographer Andrew Reed Weller down to capture the day two action. Check out his photos of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lykke Li, Diplo, Santigold, Chairlift, and Animal Collective. Click here for the full gallery of Saturday's photos. More

Chairlift Announce Headlining Fall Tour, Support Shows With Phoenix

Also Performing with TV on the Radio At Chicago's Double Door

Jul 20, 2009

Brooklyn synth pop trio Chairlift are testing their road legs after signing to Columbia this past spring. The Chairlift headlining tour (with spazzy U.K. popsters Micachu & The Shapes) commences September 5, at NYC's Bower Ballroom, and will wrap up at London Brixton Academy at the tailend of the Phoenix support segment. More

Under the Radar’s SXSW Party 2009

Camera Obscura, Mumford and Sons, and others impress at our SXSW party

Mar 22, 2009

Under the Radar's 2009 SXSW party was presented by JanSport and featured spirited sets from Mumford and Sons, Frances, Viva Voce, Loney Dear, Chairlift, Jason Lytle (of Grandaddy), and Camera Obscura. More



Reviews

Something

Something

Columbia

Jan 23, 2012

On sophomore album SomethingChairlift holds tight to their origin as the bastard child of Enya and Tears for Fears—or, if you believe press releases, creators of music for haunted houses. More

Chairlift at the Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA

September 16th, 2009

Sep 18, 2009

“My dying breath will be spent complaining about the brevity of a band’s set.”  I’ve said this so many times, that trotting out this complaint yet again may simply come off as white noise. But seriously Chairlift—let’s talk about your show at the Troubadour. Eight songs and no encore? You’re so much better than that! And I ‘aint too proud to beg. More

Lollapalooza 2009 Day Two Report

August 8th, 2009

Aug 09, 2009

A report from day two of Lollapalooza 2009, including Los Campesinos!, Chairlift, Glasvegas, TV on the Radio, Animal Collective, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. More

Under the Radar’s SXSW Party 2009

March 20th, 2009

Mar 22, 2009

Under the Radar's 2009 SXSW party was presented by JanSport and featured spirited sets from Mumford and Sons, Frances, Viva Voce, Loney Dear, Chairlift, Jason Lytle (of Grandaddy), and Camera Obscura. More

Does You Inspire You

Does You Inspire You

Kanine

Nov 01, 2008

Those who recognize Chairlift’s mesmeric single “Bruises” from an iPod Nano commercial will probably be surprised to hear the rest of the trio’s debut long-player. More