L'altra

American indie band from Chicago formed around 1999, noted for the vocal partnership of Joseph (Joe) Costa and Lindsay Anderson and for blending folk-tinged arrangements with soft electronics.

Reviews note Ken Dyber (bassist, band founder) ran the Aesthetics label and left after the release of In The Afternoon; reviewers compare the band to Tinderstick, Spain, Low and Slowdive and mention ties to the Chicago underground scene. Different Days is described in reviews as leaning toward soft electronics and linked in tone to artists like Telefon Tel Aviv.

Two positive reviews praise L'altra for delicate, hypnotic arrangements and the vocal interplay of Joseph (Joe) Costa and Lindsay Anderson. In The Afternoon (2000) is highlighted for its folk-tinged, post-rock atmospheres; Different Days is noted for moving toward soft electronics. Reviewers give both albums 4/5 and mention the Chicago scene and label connections.

For:Listeners of indie, post-rock and dream pop; fans of Slowdive, Tinderstick, Telefon Tel Aviv and softer electronic-tinged rock.