Bitter:Sweet

Genre: Trip-Hop
Albums: The Mating Game
Sounds Like/Compared To: Portishead, Zero 7, Serge Gainsbourg, Everything But the Girl, Bjork

Shana Halligan and Kiran Shahani combine their talents to create the Los Angeles music duo, Bitter:Sweet. The two crossed paths when Shana answered Kiran's craigslist ad for a singer. When the two met, they instantly clicked and starting creating music together. Kiran is also known for his work on the Supreme Beings of Leisure self-titled debut album.

Bitter:Sweet's debut album, The Mating Game, was released by Quango Music in April of 2006. My favorite thing about the album is the variation in sound from song to song. Some have a dance or "lounge-like" beat to them, while others are completely downtempo. Some of the songs have jazzy tones blended in, which makes them sound even more unique. The upbeat songs, such as The Mating Game, are definitely catchy and will stick in your head long after you've stopped listening to them. The slower songs, like Don't Forget to Breathe (on my Chilled Beats Podcast), prefectly set the tone for relaxation. Click on any of the links below to learn more about Bitter:Sweet.

Other Links:

• Click here to be redirected to a site that allows you to preview a sample of their album The Mating Game.
• Check out their MySpace page.
• Click here to go to their official website.
  
• More about Bitter:Sweet and a free download of the mp3, The Mating Game, at Download.com.

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