Dalahäst
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2013
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Chattanooga's own foggy pop duo Dalahäst will be sharing the stage with And The Kids and bringing their ramshackle dream pop noise to Barking Legs. Composed of Elizabeth Lawrensen and Christopher Williams, the duo concocts hazy synth-influenced pop music that draws inspiration from classical music's ornate arrangements and indie rock's assertive noise. But Lawrensen and Williams offer a skewed perspective on these sounds—it's slightly rickety and feels like it could fall apart at the slightest touch. But it's this sense of restless construction that gives their music its resolve and resourcefulness.
The duo lists influences such as Bat for Lashes, Grimes and Stars on their Facebook page, and you can definitely hear these artists threading their fingers through Dalahäst's music. It quickly becomes obvious that they're not weighed down by these influences but driven on by them through a need to create and discover distinct avenues of interpretation. It's a unique and insular sound that should sound right at home next to the tilted pop tendencies of And The Kids. - Nooga.com
Radio broadcast - NPR WUTC 88.1 Chattanooga
Sponsored by River City Company & EPB Fiber Optics - EPB City Stream
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Dalahäst is a Chattanooga based synth-pop duo, with Elizabeth Lawrensen on vocals, synth, and trumpet, and Christopher Williams on drums. Drawing influences from classical music to modern electronic, artists of influence include Stars, Metric, Chairlift, Mew, Mates of State, and Electric Youth. Dalahäst’s sound can be described as dreamy melodic pop. Elizabeth and Christopher are both classically trained multi-instrumentalists who have a heart for performing live indie pop.
Dalahäst has performed at a variety of local venues, including JJ’s Bohemia, Revelry Room, Miller Plaza, Sluggo’s Vegetarian Café, and the Barking Legs Theatre. They have been featured recently on WUTC's evening music, as well as on EPB's CityStream network. To listen online or find Dalahäst’s upcoming performances near you, check out https://soundcloud.com/dalahastmusic or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dalahastmusic/ or on Twitter or Instagram.
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