Tanqueray and tonic.

Eux Autres -- The Things They Carried
My affinity for female vocals is no secret, so how can I not fall for Heather Larimer's voice? I love that she sounds like she's not even trying -- and it's charming as hell.

The Eames Era -- Pay Attention
The Eames Era -- Talk Talk
I saw these guys (and girl) last week and they're awesome. What they really excel at are their choruses, which blow me away every time. Since Jenny Lewis is busy ruling the known universe, who better to sing "fuck" than Ashlin Phillips?