Four-piece pop band from
New York, formed around the
nucleus of Daniel Littleton and Elizabeth Mitchell. Probably the best comparison is to describe Ida as a faster and less minimalist
Low, as they share a similar approach to
instrumentation and
vocals.
Ida have released some exceptionally fine albums, "Tales Of Brave Ida", "I Know About You" and "Ten Small Paces". They had a major record label deal for a while, but are now independent once more, and due to release two brand spanking newies over the course of 2000.
Update, June 2001: In 2000, Ida released the exceptionally fine "Will You Find Me", and have just released the follow-up record (recorded at the same time) "The Braille Night". Daniel and Elizabeth (who married in 2000) also became parents for the first time in May 2001.