News
Jan 18, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
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
New Album Something Out Jan. 24
Jan 11, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
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
Check them Out on the Interwebs, 12/12
Dec 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
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
Nov 30, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Brooklyn duo Chairlift have released a new track off their forthcoming sophomore LP Something. More
Performed on 11/11/11 at Rough Magic Studios
Nov 17, 2011
By Laura Studarus
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
By Laura Studarus
Forthcoming Chairlift album Something (out January 24) features an Oingo Boingo-style track called “Sidewalk Safari.” We have the remix. More
Out January 24 Via Columbia
Oct 13, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Brooklyn synth-pop duo Chairlift return January 24 with sophomore album, Something. We have the details. More
Sep 07, 2011
By Natasha Moningka
Last month, Chairlift (Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly) released a 7" for "Amanaemonesia" on Terrible Records-a teaser from their forthcoming sophomore album. More
Love is All, Casiokids, Ariel Pink, Chairlift and More
Jul 29, 2011
By Laura Studarus
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
Band Hits Los Vegas/Los Angeles
Apr 01, 2011
By Laura Studarus
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
Photos of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Lykke Li, Chairlift, Diplo, Santigold, and Animal Collective
Aug 09, 2009
By Mark Redfern
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
Also Performing with TV on the Radio At Chicago's Double Door
Jul 20, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
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
Camera Obscura, Mumford and Sons, and others impress at our SXSW party
Mar 22, 2009
By Mark Redfern
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
Jan 23, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On sophomore album Something, Chairlift 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
Sep 18, 2009
By Laura Studarus
“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
Aug 09, 2009
By Lorraine Carpenter
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
Mar 22, 2009
By Mark Redfern
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
Kanine
Nov 01, 2008
By Kyle Lemmon
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