SAD

Little Xs For Eyes are a folk band with a retro doo wop shuffle, but like so many of the ‘60s girl groups they emulate, their appeal is based on more than the sunny sound of their tunes. Their candied melodies and shoop-filled arrangements push the boundaries of twee, but the lyrics don’t mess around either - at one point front woman Bennie Reilly even threatens to beat up her lover’s ex! - making debut album SAD a sweet and soulful gem.