Layers of ghostly organs and twinkling electric guitars; delicate percussion; Victoria Legrand's spellbinding coo -- it's the unique sound of Baltimore duo Beach House, who blissfully pair Mazzy Star psychedelia with hints of 1950s girl-group pop, and it's rife on "Norway," a track from the band's Sub Pop debut, Teen Dream (out Jan. 26).

Vampires and werewolves and lusty glares from Robert Pattinson aren't the only things fans can't wait to ravish in the upcoming Twilight saga, New Moon. Monday night in Chicago, Grizzly Bear invited Beach House singer Victoria Legrand onstage to perform "Slow Life," their contribution to the star-studded New Moon soundtrack, for a lucky crowd.

A jaw-dropping collection of indie rock's finest have contributed exclusive new songs to Dark Was the Night, a 32-track album out February 17 via 4AD, which will benefit the Red Hot Organization, a charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.

When it comes to the 2008 presidential election, Beach House duo Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand have one message they want to sound loud and clear: "Just vote, don't be stupid!" Below, check out the pair as they voice their concerns about what they consider to be the most troublesome issues facing Americans at this electoral crossroad, including the war in Iraq and our nation's dependence on