Here's a new weekly feature dubbed "The new new thing" that will run every Tuesday and spotlight up and coming artists. Enjoy.
Who: Fleet Foxes
Seven-word description: Organic pop marked by gorgeous vocal harmonies.
Should appeal to fans of: Brian Wilson, Simon & Garfunkel, Dr. Dog, Band of Horses.
Is that a flute? Yes, but only for a moment, save the Jethro Tull jokes.
Breakout CD: Fleet Foxes
Release date/label: June 10 on Sub Pop.
Listen to the track"White Winter Hymnal" here.
This article appears in Nov 19-25, 2008.