Sanawon

Although Sanawon translates to "fierce" in Korean, the Chicago-based duo's music leans somewhat to the twee side of indie pop, thanks in part to leader Jenny Choi's lighter-than-air voice, highly reminiscent of the Sundays' Harriet Wheeler and Saint Etienne's Sarah Cracknell. Choi's vocals, keyboards, and cello are at the heart of Sanawon's sound, supported by drummer Philip Stone (also Choi's husband) and guest musicians on bass and guitar. Although Sanawon was only formed in 2004, Choi and Stone had worked together and separately in various parts of the Chicago indie rock sc...