Lissy Trullie

Last night's show felt like a big deal, with a massive mob clamoring for the door-girl's attention outside Le Royale before prettier-in-person fasionista-cum-songwriter Lissy Trullie took the stage. There was an elegance about Trullie's simple aesthetic, from the unadorned guitar work to her coy but monosyllabic lyrics, and she exuded a captivating vulnerability when her boyish voice grasped at higher pitches. Guitarist Eben D'Amico, formerly the bassist of New Jersey emo legends Saves the Day, colored Trullie's straightforward tact with clever but careful lead work. Pre-selected CMJ fave "Self-Taught Learner" was a highlight, as was a brisk take on Hot Chip's "Ready for the Floor".