Lismore

Lismore - We Could Connect Or We Could Not

Sweetly hypnotic vocals swirl around airy samples and funky drum beats. This disc transitions smoothly from lo-fi electronica to sultry torch songs. Like Dee-Lite would say, "Groove is in the heart..." among other places. - Michelle McCarthy

Lismore - We Could Connect Or We Could Not

Lismore are a NY duo that flirt with trip-hop and glitch-pop, and this debut album definitly has what it takes to connect with music lovers of all genres. The album opens with the Radiohead-esque “Tremelo” and then jumps into the indie-rock flavored “Pour Un Ancien Ami”. Later Lismore get in touch with their Portishead side on “Cut” and even show some Bjork influence on “Aika Miura”. What is most interesting is how Lismore never get caught up in any specific genre, but rather touch on them and then quietly and seamlessly move on. We Could Connect or We Could Not is littered with so many catchy melodies that one can’t help but wonder how this gem has gone largely unnoticed…. - Jay Ruiz

LISMORE have been doing really good for themselves! It's probably because they're fun and they rock! And they make happy and they make smile and they love video arcades. I think I'm crushing on them...like a lot! And they are my fantasy!

Lismore Remixes! Their new myspace account is just for them:LSMR. Speaking of remixes: Penelope and Stephen are playing a big show in Brooklyn tomorrow night, hosted by our friends at Palms Out Sounds! Check out the going.com

FACT: Lismore will never be crowned Gorgoroth's kin from the light side of the forest. Seriously. - iheartcomix

I decided to check out Lismore before heading to tonight’s show. I think I made a very good decision. Lismore sound like a wicked collaboration between Ladytron and Daft Punk. Vocals are chopped and sped up, synth riffs are cloned and layered. And though “All That You Are” doesn’t show it, a lot of stuff from their listening station has some wildly addictive bass lines. Here’s looking forward to tonight. - You Aint No Picasso

Lismore - We Could Connect Or We Could Not

As the Postal Service already proved in 2004, a pretty pop song crafted with sugar-sweet electronics can be just as pleasing as you traditional guitar-bass-drum outfit. But what happens when you have a group with guitar-bass-drums that also wants to make an electronic pop album? Lismore is the best case scenario. Singer Penelope Trappes met producer Stephen Hindman when he was still working as drum'n'bass DJ Kingsize. The pair added drummer Peter Kaufmann and bassist Claude Coleman, but that didn't mean they were giving up their electronic background. Their debut benefits from both. Opener "Tremolo" snaps and crackles with tip-toeing beats and Trappes' aquatic, processed vocal traipsing about, but "Pour un Ancien Ami" adds a steady bass/drum lick that drives a Kinks' toned guitar riff. "Cut," a deeper grove reminiscent of Portishead, plugs on while "One Room House" takes a Casio waltz tempo and flushes it out with acoustic guitars and more of Trappes' flirty vox. Never too heavy or too complicated, Lismore points directly towards the current future of pop music. Not to say that's where things are going (some would say we've already been here), but it seems like a solid bet that "twee-tronica" will be around for more than a minute. - Joshua Glazer

Lismore sounds like Matt & Kim’s cousins from the wrong side of the tracks. A little grimier, a little less pop-y and a little more of an edge. But it sounds to me like they have a sound that would be even more enhanced and engaging live. Lucky for you, they are embarking on tour at the end of this month so go check ‘em out… - Bigstereo.net

Lismore - We Could Connect Or We Could Not

As the Postal Service already proved in 2004, a pretty pop song crafted with sugar-sweet electronics can be just as pleasing as you traditional guitar-bass-drum outfit. But what happens when you have a group with guitar-bass-drums that also wants to make an electronic pop album? Lismore is the best case scenario. Singer Penelope Trappes met producer Stephen Hindman when he was still working as drum'n'bass DJ Kingsize. The pair added drummer Peter Kaufmann and bassist Claude Coleman, but that didn't mean they were giving up their electronic background. Their debut benefits from both. Opener "Tremolo" snaps and crackles with tip-toeing beats and Trappes' aquatic, processed vocal traipsing about, but "Pour un Ancien Ami" adds a steady bass/drum lick that drives a Kinks' toned guitar riff. "Cut," a deeper grove reminiscent of Portishead, plugs on while "One Room House" takes a Casio waltz tempo and flushes it out with acoustic guitars and more of Trappes' flirty vox. Never too heavy or too complicated, Lismore points directly towards the current future of pop music. Not to say that's where things are going (some would say we've already been here), but it seems like a solid bet that "twee-tronica" will be around for more than a minute. - Joshua Glazer

In support of their All That You Are EP (Cult-Hero Records), electronic act Lismore will hit the road this June. The indie-disco band will launch the tour June 8 in their hometown of New York, making stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Nashville before wrapping everything up July 7 in Philadelphia. - CMJ

The most impressive sonic architects tend to construct extraordinary listening experiences with a master's touch from a variety of building blocks. In the case of genre-bending Lismore, the parts that comprise the whole are derived from a variety of musical sources. Lead by Penelope Trappes and Stephen Hindman, Lismore seductively tip toe between bits of twee, shoegazing, electro, and gnarlier sounding guitar songs. And their latest EP, It Takes Guts to Deceive So Eloquently, is a bi-polar listen. But discard any negative connotations you have about the word once you strap on a pair of headphones. This is a delicately crafted listen in the vein of Stereolab and Broadcast. And like Karen O and even a young Shirley Manson before her, charismatic Trappes proves she has what it takes to distinguish herself among dominant front woman, past and present. You can catch Lismore at The Annex on March 19th. - The Deli

In support of their All That You Are EP (Cult-Hero Records), electronic act Lismore will hit the road this June. The indie-disco band will launch the tour June 8 in their hometown of New York, making stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Nashville before wrapping everything up July 7 in Philadelphia. - CMJ

Lismore was the second band of the evening and they immediately took things a bit more towards the darkness. While Bell offered a warm take on '90s influenced indie-pop Lismore brought a sound more cold in nature. Winter-pop. Yeah, that's the ticket. Beautiful winter-pop. If only it would finally start acting like winter then maybe Lismore would be the perfect band to provide our seasonal soundtrack. Get with it weather!

As Lismore took the stage, and I saw their Prodigy and other synthesizers, I realized that they were going to be doing quite a bit more than the previous band to sate my desire to see a band get all wicked synthy. Have I mentioned how much I love synthesizers? Well, Lismore does too - thank goodness for that. They played through their set with a shy professionalism emphasizing mood and sound. I thought their performance was very good, and their material clearly well rehearsed... Lismore is a band I'd love to see again. - Ear Farm

Lismore was the second band of the evening and they immediately took things a bit more towards the darkness. While Bell offered a warm take on '90s influenced indie-pop Lismore brought a sound more cold in nature. Winter-pop. Yeah, that's the ticket. Beautiful winter-pop. If only it would finally start acting like winter then maybe Lismore would be the perfect band to provide our seasonal soundtrack. Get with it weather!

As Lismore took the stage, and I saw their Prodigy and other synthesizers, I realized that they were going to be doing quite a bit more than the previous band to sate my desire to see a band get all wicked synthy. Have I mentioned how much I love synthesizers? Well, Lismore does too - thank goodness for that. They played through their set with a shy professionalism emphasizing mood and sound. I thought their performance was very good, and their material clearly well rehearsed... Lismore is a band I'd love to see again. - Ear Farm

Lismore kicked Mike Williams’ ASS Tuesday night. The credit for the headache perhaps belonged mostly to the copious amounts of alcohol, but the ringing in the ears—that’s ALL Lismore. Their performance at Rotture was cut a bit short, but left a lasting impression regardless.

Evolving out of the primordial ooze of electroclash, punk, house music, and every other genre/sub-genre of music that makes you want to shake your ass, Lismore has risen. They bring to the world all the wonderful things you love about music: raw energy, explosive live performances, stellar production, big bass, beautiful vocals, and they splice it together into one perfect being. Then, just when you start feeling stuck like the Geico Caveman on the evolutionary chart, Lismore reaches down with their divine hands, and pulls you into the light. - Mike Williams