Following Nek’s and Luke’s lead in the search for a potential wife, I’ve found mine in the tiny firecracker that is Dandilion Wind Opaine Schlase. If I happened to be a boy. Who happened to like girls. For now she’ll just have to be the subject of my very massive girl-crush.

Dandi doesn’t really have to do much to render herself fascinating to those of us who didn’t grow up next door to a giant replica igloo, but never the complacent creature, she’s just achieved something that, at this stage, the majority of her more well-known musical peers can’t: she’s recently completed a Chinese tour. I won’t pretend to know much about any of the intricate details surrounding it, but so many Western bands unfortunately never get the opportunity to tour and perform for their Chinese fans, partly due to political issues, partly due to cost issues. However, being the economical travelers that they are, Dandi and her lanky, golden-haired offsider, Szam, have managed to position themselves at the forefront of the slow movement towards a greater acceptance of Western artists into the country by the Chinese government. Those tiny indie progressionists. Check out the photos on their Myspace page to experience their China-based fantastically-costumed antics.

And while you’re there you can also pick up their latest single on 7″, called Sleeping Beauty. That song title is so quintessentially Dandi Wind, I’m struck by the fact that she’s only just decided to use it. The ten dollar vinyl features two tracks, Sleeping Beauty and Belly Cutting, and included with it will be mp3s of both tracks and a Dandi Wind button. Numbers are very limited so act fast!! Next up will be their sophomore full-length – The Yolk of the Golden Egg – the release date of which is currently being determined by Dandi and SLUM records. Let’s hope it’s soon.

Dandi Wind – Searching Flesh – South Central Remix and Alt Link

Dandi Wind – Hieroglyphics and Alt Link

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