Pomplamoose

Formed in 2008 by multi-instrumentalists/Stanford students Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, California’s Pomplamoose (an English-spelling approximation of the French word for grapefruit) blend the quirky, jazz-tinged, anything-goes songcraft of Regina Spektor and Frida Hyvönen with the open-road, indie pop anthems of fellow male/female duos Mates of State, the Bird and the Bee, and Matt & Kim. The pair garnered an impressive following through their self-described „Videosongs“ on Myspace and YouTube, which featured pure, unadorned (no lip synching) performances of both original songs and choice covers.

Since the beginning, the indie‑pop duo has invited viewers behind the curtain to witness the recording process. The band’s DIY ethos, split-screen music-videos and live in-studio sessions have inspired generations of independent artists. For the last three years, Pomplamoose has shared the making of Photogénique, a lush and groovy French bossa‑pop album produced by Jeremy Most (Emily King), Conte and Philip Etherington (Lizzy McAlpine). It’s a romantic, playful, and deeply nostalgic coming‑of‑age story steeped in Dawn’s childhood memories of France and Belgium. Collaborations include legendary jazz organist Larry Goldings and French singer‑songwriter Laura Cahen.