Of course, it has been Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis since I was 16 and fell madly in love with Science vs. Romance, her short red locks and pouty bass playing. Kori Gardner and others have been affections or fleeting passions, but I haven’t had true blue new Indie Rock Girlfriend for years.

Spurred by nothing much more than her dazzling beauty, delicate songcraft, and the fact that I was reading this top albums list of hers, I think I’m going to go steady with Annie Clark (St. Vincent). Shoot. I’ve listened to ‘Marry Me’ a good thirty times and those cute little outfits just slay me. Here she is with the band playing the opening track off this summer’s album, “Now, Now,” shot by some nice kids I linked earlier, Schedule Two:

And if you’re just so out of the loop and need to hear her stuff, there are links to three tracks on her website.

In other news, I’ve always been struck by what a handsome and straight-laced sort of bro Sufjan is. Why do I not hear more people talking about this? I mean, look at the guy:

Hunk. Maybe I should consider having an Indie Rock Boyfriend as well.