"Endless sunshine, denim shorts, and bike rides are currently all the rage in New York. What could be more divine than a summer preview ? The only thing that comes to mind dwells in a city some consider more heavenly than NYC, Paris. The four darlings that make up the outfit, Mondrian, personify the beauty of being cute, care free, and young at heart. Harmonies are lush and decedent, vibes are sweet as pie. Their latest, Whippersnapper, serves up three delicious toppings; all of which are winners. The ice cream truck can be found on Bandcamp. Just tell em how many scoops you want." = http://diamondatlas.com/post/5364895556/whippersnapper.
"There is something very alluring when a group of musicians insist on being called a “Pop Band”. While at this point the term “Pop” is almost ambiguous to the point where can mean anything, Mondrian claim to be the “only Parisian POP band”. Saying that this is bold would be an understatement, and it was be a shame if they weren’t able to back it up. Fortunately, Mondrain are actually quite awesome. Pop is a really fitting term for their sound because while they seem to have many influences, all of the groups that they resemble were palatable to the masses. They sound like a cross between The Byrds and Hot Chip. Their newest single, “Pop Shop” is extremely simple, but the simplicity enables it to become a sort of pop bliss. The track begins with simple drums, and then a delightful, full sounding electronic organ comes in. A few other synths enter, but the most charming part of the song is the vocals. They are light sounding, but also unpolished in a wholehearted way. During the chorus there are harmonies that remind me a lot of The Byrds. While I doubt that Mondrian are the only parisian pop band, they certainly appear to be one of the best." = http://stuckonanisland.com/2010/11/pop-shop-mondrian/.
