Derek Miller, one-half of Sleigh Bells, discusses waiting tables, M.I.A. and a possible Xmas record…after the jump.

Don’t believe those who tell you spiritual pop isn’t a Genre. Marcus and Daniel (keyboardist of The Radio Dept.) captured the natural beauty essence of the south pacific Samoan Islands and translated it through breathtaking dream pop soundscapes that one can not help but think of as spiritual. Read our interview with Marcus after the jump.

Long Island-bred, Brooklyn-based fantasizers, Twin Sister, have the blogosphere abuzz. With two sweltering EPs under their belt, they have every reason to. Andrea (”Dre”) Estella, lead vocalist, recently took the time out to share a few words with Fairtilizer after the jump.

Don’t call it a record label says Patrik North the co-founder of Acéphale, as you’re about to find out how 2 guys accomplished what usually takes a team to achieve. From signing some of the hotly tipped independent artists to merchandising and throwing euphoric DJ sets, this label found itself a place among the big sharks and by the looks of what they have planned for the future, it’s one to be taken seriously. Interview and playlist after the jump.

Sounding like fantasy TV commercials and elevator tunes from your last night dream, “Favorite Flavor” (Sea You Records) the latest album by Holiday For Strings (a side project from members of Thieves Like Us and Peter Bjorn & John) unites krautrock, disco, pop and folk in sweet harmony – the result is something magical. Interview after the jump.

Paolo De Gregorio, founder of The Deli Magazine, talks the early days, print media and shares a playlist of some recent favorites after the jump.

From Portland but signed on Brooklyn’s finest record label Captured Tracks, Soft Metals is a duo playing a great mix of early industrial beats, synth pop and heavy electro basslines. Check their dj mix and interview after the jump.