Vermillion Lies

This is Zoe Boekbinder of the freak folk duo Vermillion Lies, performing "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" by Beyoncé. I saw her group open for Amanda Palmer in the Fall of '08 and was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining their performance was (all due respect to Miss Palmer, but Vermillion Lies stole the show that night). While the group was very entertaining, I thought for sure it would not transfer well to studio recordings. Still, when I passed by the merch table, I felt compelled to pick up a CD since they had been so charming. Much to my surprise, What's In The Box? (the band's second album) turned out to be a stellar record. Minimalist, yet versatile, the album boasts some truly well crafted folk pop. The record effortlessly recalls elements of Billie Holiday and The Nightmare Before Christmas within just a few songs of each other, matching quick and memorable tunes with understated humor. In addition to Zoe's solo a capella performance above, here she is with her sister performing "The Astronomer" from said album.