By: Aaron Z. Lee Helicopters are an eclectic band out of Chicago, Illinois that combine exquisite melodies and songwriting with an occasional electronic flourish. The band won the opening spot 2007's Lollapalooza and most recently wowed critics and concert goers alike with their sophomore album "Sizing Up the Distance". I talked with them about their history, their process, and where they're headed in the future. How did you guys meet up? Dave (lead vocals, [...]
I always love it when I come across new awesome bands from Chicago. Even though I don't live there anymore I still feel a kinship to the city and like to see the locals doing well. This time we are taking a look at Helicopters who are a band that won a Battle of the Bands to get on the lineup at Lollapalooza in 2007 and have toured with the likes of Athlete and such. Actually I discovered unfortunately that I was at the show they opened for Athlete at but I showed up late to Schuba's [...]
Download: Helicopters - "Emergency"Eclectic electro-pop trio Helicopters have been flying all over the place lately, including papers known for publishing editorial cartoons of questionable taste. The band appeared in the New York Post's "Popwrap" music column. Here's a taste of what the Post wrote:Helicopters mesh pop, hip hop, folk, electronica and rock in a way that may become its own genre.
Somewhere between Bloc Party and Grizzly Bear lies Chicago's Helicopters. At first glance you might be thrown by the indie/electro/pop genre they've given themselves. Sure they're indie. Sure they're electro. Sure they're pop. But there's no new wave echoes slanting their sound. Lush is the word I would use. Instead of using electronics as a foundation for each song, on Helicopters' new LP Sizing Up The Distance ( FlyCasual Records ) they use keyboards and computers as accents to complement the soft expansive songs built around melodic guitars and vocals. The outcome is similar to The Notwist at [...]
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