Maroon Cafe Spotlight A Bird and A Bee

Once again we would like to bring to you our Artist Spotlight, this go around we're featuring The Bird and The Bee the eclectic duo of Inara George (Bird) and Greg Kurstin (Bee) whose sound is very reminiscent of well we'll let you be the judge. It was our pleasure to find out what makes a Bird and a Bee so special.


M.C. How did the Bird and the Bee come about?

Inara: Greg was playing on my solo record and we hit it off musically and started writing songs together.

M.C. When first hearing your music you do get a 1960's futuristic vibe, are you guys into classic movies from that era?

Inara: Yes, we love many movies from that era... the music the look.. the attitude.

M.C. Theres something Beautiful & Melodic about the track "Spark" whats the inspiration behind such a great song?

Inara: Not really sure... that one just came out... I guess we were going for a sort of sonic landscape...

M.C. What does the group have planned in 2008?

Inara: Doing a festival in singapore. Playing coachella... that's all I can think of right now.

M.C. When not doing shows, what are you guys doing in your free time?

Inara: We work a lot... I have my solo stuff, Greg works with a ton with other people, writing and producing

M.C. Who's the most artistic out of the two?

Inara: Hopefully we are equally artistic.

M.C. Inara you come from a Musical family, what kind of music was played around the house growing up?

Inara: Much of what you would expect. It varied quite a bit from era to era.

M.C. I've read that your debut album is the soundtrack for the next hipster lounge, are you guys frequently shopping around the lounge scene listening to different sounds?

Inara: I don't think we are really going for anything that specific... we just like to make what we make, and I suppose it turns out sounding a little loungey.

M.C. If you had one show and two artist to headline with you, who would that be?

Inara: Well, not sure if we would headline with... but I think I would like to open up for Prince and I can't think of anyone else at the moment... too set on Prince...


With a debut album that was one of the best last year and a new one in the works, this group is bringing diversity to the music world, and for that we greatly appreciate it.

Listen below to one of there most intriguing tracks, "Fuc-ing Boyfriend" Inara's angelic voice over a love letter gone terribly wrong!!!! (restraining order anyone?)