The Online Romance is the next gem to emerge from the bustling Portland music scene. They are a six-piece group whose sound would be welcoming to any fans of Belle & Sebastian or Peter Bjorn & John. They’re offering up a preview of their upcoming (and still in progress) 12-song record with the free and legal download of “Ladybug Don’t Smile” below. Follow through to their myspace for my favorite track, “Twitch.”

Myspace: The Online Romance
MP3: The Online Romance – “Ladybug Don’t Smile”