Live at WFMU on Michael Goodstein's Show on 9/13/2008 Radio Program

Formed in the prolific musical environments of North Brooklyn and the now late NYC record store Rocks in Your Head, Crystal Stilts began as a duo, making stripped-down, moody pop songs. The band has fleshed out their sound with a full line-up and has developed into a live force to be reckoned with - bringing to mind the well-loved UK/Kiwi pop axis of Creation/Cherry Red/Flying Nun (think the Smiths, House of Love, Doublehappys, and Felt), as well as 60's staples like the Velvet Underground's third record and Detroit legends, the Index. Crystal Stilts are one of those rare bands who can capture the reflective end-of-summer sound. (http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/28601)

Diane Farris