The Happy Couple are multi-instrumentalist Tom Hilverkus (UK) and singer Johanna Maier (Germany) who have been making music together for over a decade and have released several singles and EPs on labels in Germany, the US and Japan. Their first full-length album is called "Into The Woods " (engineered and mixed by Stereolab’s Joe Watson). This album marks a departure from their earlier efforts, which were firmly rooted in jingly-jangly indiepop – not by accident, their last single from 2008 was released on Slumberland Records (US). Although this background is still easily discernible, on Into The Woods their admiration and considerable knowledge of other genres plays a huge part; especially singer/songwriter, folk/psych and electronic rock from the late sixties and early 70s. The influence of classic albums and bands, such as Wendy & Bonnie, The Feminine Complex, or Yester & Henske's Farewell Aldebaran, is undeniable. These ten new songs consequently cover a range from quiet, introspective piano tunes to surprisingly explosive outbursts of guitar noise.