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Dial M For Murder – Fiction M For Murder
Comparisons between Dial M For Murder and other bands of this ilk are valid, but unfair and injudicious and also fails to appreciate that Fiction Of Her Dreams is an album of ten excellently realised dark indie goodies.
I’m From Barcelona – Concorde 2, Brighton 28/08/09
As a result of Brighton festival Beachdown being cancelled, Swedish multi-limbed pop beast I’m From Barcelona found themselves at a loose end by the seaside last weekend. Ro Cemm reviews.
Nya Vågen #4
The ONLY place to hear about all the latest from Sweden’s underground music scene. Victor Svedberg offers up some amazing aural treats in this months column.
[Video] Taken By Trees, on recording in Pakistan
Watch a documentary that goes behind the scenes of Victoria Bergsman’s quest to Pakistan in order to record her latest album ‘East Of Eden’. Also, download a fantastic remix of her song ‘Mystery’ by our dear friends Air France.
First Aid Kit – Drunken Trees
Sweden’s First Aid Kit have youth on their side, but what else have they in their musical box of tricks?
Sad Day For Puppets – Unknown Colors
Catchy pop couched in distorted guitar and thick bass, Sad Day For Puppets know what to steal and how to drop what they’re juggling. They’re a Swedish indie pop menace. They must not be allowed to stop!
The Sounds – Crossing the Rubicon
To call an album ‘Crossing the Rubicon’ seems like a very deliberate move. In retrospect though, it’s a fitting one for this third album by Swedish pop rock band The Sounds. Andy Johnson reviews.
Lacrosse – Bandages For The Heart
“I see a brightness, so can you” sing Stockholm’s Lacrosse. This is indie pop with a capital T-W-E-E
Kristofer Astrom – Sinkadus
Swedish singer-songwriter Kristofer Åström takes a random walk across a landscape somewhere between four cardinal points labelled Daniel Lanois, Snow Patrol, J. Tillman, and generic US rock.
Kleerup – Kleerup
After the rather weak EP Hello Holla, Kleerup shows us a better account of his capabilities, even if some of them are a little familiar.
The Legends – Over And Over
With extreme feedback and gentle lulling pop, Labrador Records’ own all-round pop genius is back. Just be sure to duck when ‘Seconds Away’ starts…
