A so-called “abstract documentary” about the band (sort of) and, well, an island off the coast of Denmark (sort of), An Island is 48 minutes of pure, unfettered artistic collaboration, documented Dogme-style. Sounds unwatchably pretentious? It’s precisely the opposite.
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New Nordic Music Prize
The people behind Norway’s by:Larm Festival have set up the first-ever Nordic Music Prize in order to highlight the wealth of new, Scandinavian talent.
Turboweekend release free EP featuring collaboration with Efterklang
Turboweekend release their new Bound EP for free via their website and give fans a chance to appear in their forth coming video to Efterklang collaborative track ‘Into The Pavement’.
Efterklang and Vincent Moon collaborate on movie
Efterklang and Vincent Moon have collaborated on an upcoming movie called An Island, set in the Danish countryside. The film is the same length as an album and is filled with performances, “experiments and collaborations”. Sounds intriguing!
Grizzly Bear w/ Efterklang – The Serpentine Sessions @ Hyde Park, London 28/06/10
The Serpentine Sessions is, it turns out, a kind of mini-event stapled onto the side of Hard Rock Calling. Can Grizzly Bear and co. save this underwhelming event from being a sunny summer washout? John Brainlove finds out.
[Download] Efterklang remix… get remixed
Bit of an exclusive here ladies and gents – we’ve had an email from the Efterklang guys unveiling a new remix they’ve done, and a remix by a fellow Danish band, Turboweekend, of one of their tracks!
Newsround :: Featuring Efterklang, Jóhann Jóhannsson, The Sword & Ether Festival
More news than you can shake a woody stick at, we’ve got the latest from The Sword, the impressive Ether festival and tour dates and tour videos…
Efterklang – Magic Chairs
Although on its first listen Magic Chairs might worry anyone already familiar with Efterklang, by the time it’s reached its conclusion you’ll be a convert, safe in the knowledge that they’ve done it once again.
Efterklang reveal new album name and release date!
Efterklang have named their new album and set a release date. Have a sneaky listen to some new material inside!
Efterklang & Danish National Chamber Orchestra – Performing Parades
Live albums are usually considered rubbish, but this CD and DVD combo of the wonderful Efterklang performing their epic album Parades is an exception that proves the rule…
Efterklang & The Britten Sinfonia – Barbican Hall, London 28/10/09
John Brainlove witnesses a band dispel any coffee-table-electronica stigma that may have come from their earlier recordings as they embrace an epic, utterly absorbing sound that’s nothing short of magical.
Temporary Copenhagen features great video of your favourite bands
A nice email from Rasmus from Efterklang alerted us to this new website. It’s the new project and website by French filmmaker Vincent Moon, it’s called TemporaryCopenhagen and features 9 Danish bands collaborate in a 30 minute one take session.
Interview Podcast – Efterklang on performing Parades
As previously announced, Efterklang are set to perform their magnificent album ‘Parades’ at The Barbican on 28th October. Listen to a special “Eftercast” inside for an insight into the show.
Sons Of Noel and Adrian announced as ‘bonus’ act for Efterklang @ The Barbican
Sons Of Noel and Adrian will be performing a special set in the foyer of The Barbican on the night of 28th October to preceede the highly anticipated Efterklang show.
Efterklang sign to 4AD
Efterklang have signed with 4AD, who’ll be releasing their new album, due sometime in 2010.
