The Chicago-based band Mittens on Strings doesn't really fall into any one genre, but we'll go with dark chamber pop/folk/electronica just in case. For their latest album, lead singer Alex Preston took the ReadyMade approach for the band's "The Flaming Pig" music video. In order to tell the story of a pig that flies too close to the sun, Preston scoured the dollar store for items to make his stop motion video. [youtube EqSKjgcoXbM] After watching the video, I think Ben Rubenstein of Centerstage sums it up quite nicely:
Chicago’s Mittens on Strings is an indie band that likes to jam. Or a jam band that dabbles in weird pop. Or maybe just a group of dudes who listened to a lot of Jonathan Richman and Neil Young while taking hardcore psychedelic drugs...The musicianship is solid and varied and the lyrics, while often humorous, also pack a definite punch. Before long, you’ll find yourself mouthing the words “a burnin’ hog ain’t fun” without even cracking a smile. (Ben Rubenstein - Centerstage)
Their new album, Let's Go To Baba's, is out today and mp3s can be purchased via a pay-what-you-want format here.

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