Two years ago, Elizabeth Ziman of the Brooklyn-based band Elizabeth & the Catapult revealed in the song "Waiting for the Kill" that she's "just a good good girl with a troubled mind." During her call with LAist last Friday, those words still rang true. As she sat outside her practice studio, she declared it to be one of the most beautiful days of the year. A few seconds later, she noticed she was surrounded by pink goo as a result of illegal dumping—courtesy of a chemical plant across the road. In the end, her good humor prevailed and she commented, "Well, maybe this means I'll become one of the X-Men!" For the time being, Ziman and her bandmates Danny Molad (drums) and Peter Lalish (guitar) have left the pink goo behind to tour in support of their forthcoming album, Taller Children. In typical Elizabeth & the Catapult style, the band has thrown off the restrictions of genre and created a full-length debut that both cleanses the palate and serves up a satisfying meal. Over the course of her conversation with LAist, Ziman opened up about the band's name, flirting via the songwriting process, and tonight's gig at the Hotel Cafe. more ›