the nextdoor neighbors
(seattle, wa)
Jessie Hill supplies the words and melodies, framed by the electronic alchemy of Kathy Cote. Whether you call it folktronic or electro-folk-hop, the psychic link between these two neighbors is clearly heard in this organically-grown bedroom pop.
The Nextdoor Neighbors is the electro-folk-hop duo of Kathy Cote and Jessie Hill. They met a couple of years back while in school at Evergreen State College and within just a few weeks started to craft their wonderfully unique music. Their sound takes full advantage of Kathy's super groovy beats and Jessie's hauntingly beautiful lyrics and vocals. I can honestly say that I've never heard anything quite like The Nextdoor Neighbors and I can't seem to stop listening to their Demo CD. The music draws you in, asks more questions than it answers and leaves you wanting more, which I have no doubt there will be as these two gifted musicians are ambitious in all the right ways.
CW11 's Underground filmed an interview with Kathy and Jessie and then we hung out as they worked through a few of their songs. Sitting cross-legged on the floor of Jessie's Capitol Hill apartment - keyboards, a micro-Korg, cables and amps scattered about and all of a sudden this amazing sound starts to happen. It starts with the beat, Kathy adds a melodic flourish, loops it, adds something more and then Jessie starts to sing. It's not what you'd expect but it's exactly what you wanted.
Sound Off!: The Nextdoor Neighbors Howard Shack - KSTW feb 22, 2008
The young ladies from Olympia charmed the panel of judges with their playful, lo-fi pop songs and earned a spot at the Sound Off! finals.
The Nextdoor Neighbors Win Round 2 of Sound Off! Semi-Finals-Megan Seling - The Stranger
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