Tweet We have written about the Norwegian project Cold Mailman earlier here in Eardrums, and now we are very happy to tell you that CM’s debut album will be released on the fifth of May. I said debut, but it’s not really his debut. Cold Mailman has released several homemade cd-r albums in very limited editions, but this is his first “proper” album. Cold Mailman is basically Ivar Bowitz, and whatever friend he’s got around at the time of recording. … →
Tweet Just a short note: Sweden’s Audrey has a new album out called “The Fierce and the longing”, and it is wonderful! Their debut was one of the top albums of my year-end list in 2006 (I think), and this one is definitely a good follow-up album. Dark, dreamy, lush, beautiful pop music. It’s available from most good cd and download shops on the web, so get it now! While you’re there, get their debut too. Listen here: Audrey – … →
Tweet The Smokey Pines is a popband from Brooklyn, USA, led by songwriter/singer Jacob Sloan, who also happens to be a part of Levy, Surefire and Reno Bo Band. I first heard them through their cover of one of my favourite Lloyd Cole songs, “Charlotte Street”, and got charmed by their jangly homerecorded sunshine pop. Have a listen! The Smokey Pines – shoot out The Smokey Pines – charlotte street
Tweet What a voice! My Brightest Diamond will be releasing their/her second studioalbum on Astmathic Kitty in june. It’s called “A Thousand Shark’s Teeth”, and according to the press release, it is influenced by “artists such as Tricky, French composer Maurice Ravel and Tom Waits, in addition to the star exploration themes of Anslem Kiefer’s paintings, the imaginary landscapes of photographer Robert ParkeHarrison, films by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and Alice in Wonderland”. What does that tell about the music? I honestly … →
Tweet Lots of talk about “favourite labels” lately, but I’ve got more favourite labels than I have favourite bands, I think. WeePop! is one of them, and I think regular readers should know that by now… The label has several interesting releases out these days. The WeePop! records are like small artworks, – everything is handmade, limited to about 150 and numbered, and the cds are tiny 3-inches with beautiful and cute popmusic. The latest release is a mini-compilation of … →
Tweet Sweden’s Motoboy has released my favourite song on his new album as a single, and he’s also made a video for it. Watch here, and you can get the song below: [youtube g81NXjYmmHM] Motoboy – Ride my wild heart
Tweet Norway’s Monzano released their fine debut album “high horses and one-trick ponies” late last year, and now it is re-released in a new version for the Japanese market. The band has signed with the Japanese label Friend of Mine records, and the label wanted some extra tracks for the new version. Some old Monzano classics were recorded in new versions, and the band felt so good doing it that they decided to release the bonustracks as an ep for … →
Tweet Several months ago, probably around november 07, I found a song called “Can you dig it?” from a band with a very special and interesting name, Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies. I listened a lot to the song, and also found other brilliant songs from them via myspace and last.fm, like “Tame me, Tiger”. For some reason, I never told you about it. Kept it to myself, like a treasure. Well, I have kept them to myself too … →
