Nearly two decades of playing in intimate clubs as part of seminal American indie act Galaxie 500 and now as pop-folk duo Damon & Naomi has allowed Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang to unearth many talented, like-minded musicians unknown to your average English-speaking music fan. They shared their favorite finds on 2006's "International Sad Hits, Volume One."
Issued through their own 20-20-20 label, the compilation showcased singer-songwriters from Japan (such as outsider-folk artist Kan Mikami and acid-blues singer Kazuki Tomokawa), South Korea and Turkey, all singing in their native tongues.
For volume two, currently being compiled for a future release, Damon & Naomi took inspiration from the Iberian Peninsula, where they toured late last year.