When The People first went online, Balthazar Monsoon wrote about some band he knew from the I.E. called Winston and the Telescreen. Since then, I've been hooked. In fact, I even drove out to Ontario to see them play in Mr. Monsoon's backyard!
I am convinced that Winston and the Telescreen are not really California boys, but are, in fact, Scottish. They write sweet pop songs, seem really shy onstage and look damn good in scarves. Check out the new tunes and you may have to put it on your IPod in between Belle and Sebastian and Trash Can Sinatras. FYI, I like "Venus on the Rocks."
Note to L.A. Indie Promoters: Book these guys. They need to play in the city more often.