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Seattle has quite the illustrious history when it comes to indie music. Let us not forget the 90's grunge movement's alternate tag of "The Seattle Sound"? And that particular era birthed Subpop Records, i.e, indie lifestyle brand and rasion de'etre for iPods of alt-kids around the world. More recently, the port city has layed claim to two more wonderful music exports; Tiny Vipers and Fleet foxes. The stage name of singer/songwriter Jesy Fortino, Tiny Vipers relies on minimal guitar chords and Fortino's remarkable voice (one with a slight Beth Orton quality) to create the most melodic, emotive and quietly epic music your likely to ever cry to after a bad break-up. Tiny Vipers released her first full length album, Hands Across the Void, through - you guessed it - Subpop late last year. Another sweet sweet Subpop signing is Fleet Foxes. With three out of five band members sporting the shaggy hair and Jesus beard combo and all exhibiting a penchant for plaid. Fleet Foxes are begging for a hippie tag but instead play the most wonderful brand of harmonic pop that's reminiscent of the Beach Boys or Crosby, Stills and Nash. Fleet Foxes released their debut album earlier this month.