Triste Twist / Karamel Kuss

Seven inch vinyl pressing. Choidivision is a boutique, independent record label, founded by DJ Choimatic. Lisbonne is the latest nom de plume of French artist Marie Merlet, who has previously recorded as Iko Ch�rie and Zooey. She may not be household name in the U.S. (yet) but she's a long-time collaborator with Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab and Monade and Merlet has spent years putting together dreamy and delicate pop music with a sophisticated musical and visual identity. Her quirky aesthetic is undeniably French in origin yet has global appeal and this single represents her debut U.S. release. "Triste Twist" (side A) is a sensual yet melancholic duet, recorded with eighties pop icon Rachel Ortas, originally commissioned by the Parisian boutique, Colette, for a Valentine's Day compilation. "Karamel Kuss" (side AA) is an ethereal slow dance with a nudge to France Gall's controversial song "Les Sucettes". With her vintage drum machines, Casio keyboards and guitars drenched in reverb, Lisbonne creates a soulful, sweet single that invites you into her unique soundspace.