Minipop are Tricia Kanne (vocals), Nick Forte (bass), Matthew Swanson (guitar/keyboards) and Lauren Grubb (drums). They are from San Diego and debut album “A New Hope” is just lovely. This is dreamy indie-ish pop with the sultry and sweet vocals of Tricia Kanne angelic and delightful. The album has a kind of Saint Etienne and The Cardigans vibe whilst sounding slightly other-worldly and original at the same time. “Like I Do” (featured in the youtube clip below) is one of the nicest pop tunes of 2007 and tracks like “Precious” sound like they’re being sung in heaven themselves. Gorgeous in places. 8/10