Under Byen
June 15 2008
The art-rock band Under Byen (Danish for "under the city") broke the music world open with 2006’s North American release of its album "Samme Stof Som Stof". They received world-wide critical acclaim for that recording, performed in such unconventional locations as an 18th-century Belgian house, and a Swedish forest.
Their new EP "Siamesisk" is a collaboration with the chamber orchestra Danish Radio Sinfonietta.
The result is a showcase of Under Byen working with a 42-piece classical orchestra to produce a collection that shivers and swells with an icy sensuality, evoking the majestic Nordic glacial terrain.
Genre: Post-Rock
Under Byen
"Plantage" (mp3)
from "Siamesisk"
(Paper Bag Records)
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Palodine
June 15 2008
Seattle, Washington (USA)
Children of Coal Miners and Mormon Immigrants don’t
usually make for good rock music candidates, but in the
case of Palodine they bring with them an underlying power and intensity which
tests the boundaries of dark American music.
In 2006 Palodine
gave us their traumatically tender and gripping debut "Desolate Son". 2007 saw
Palodine opening for such acclaimed acts as Woven Hand, Willard Grant Conspiracy
and Low, as well as a return to the studio to work on their follow-up record.
"Garden Of Deceit" deliveres a darker and grittier interpretation of their
sound.
Genre: Gothic Folk.
Palodine "Redwinged Blackbird" (mp3)
from "Garden of Deceit"
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Herman Düne
June 15 2008
Paris, France
Herman Düne is one of the best and well-known French anti-folk
band. "I Wish I Could See You Soon" is a big hug of a song, charting the
euphoria and uncertainty of a new love. It's an awesome happy song. Rolling
Stone named it one of the best 100 songs of 2007 as it originally appeared on
their album "Giant".
Genre: Alternative-Folk
Herman Dune "I Wish That I Could See You Soon" (mp3)
from "I Wish That I Could See You Soon"
(Everloving) Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album
Els Pynoo
June 15 2008
Ghent, Belgium
The ex top-model Els Pynoo met Danny Mommens (at that time
bass player of dEus) and founded with him the band Vive La Fête. Danny is a fan
of eighties synth pop, melancholic cold wave and back-to-basics electronica, and
you see that a lot in Vive La Fête albums. But in her solo single, you could see
that his wife Els instead loves breathy vocals and sixities French pop.
For
the little story, the song "Toi sur moi" is the soundtrack for a French
contraception add.
You could download the free mp3 on this site. Click on the world
"Ici".
Genre: French-Pop
The Postmarks
June 15 2008
Miami, Florida (USA)
The Postmark's approach focuses on classic song writing
and features the blissful vocals of chanteuse Tim Yehezkely, who drew the music from a production of
melancholy to the solace of a broken heart on the mend, where it discovered a
place of sunny amnesty. All these facets have come together to create a sound
that has been described as "a suburban bedroom symphony suffused with
post-teenage heartbreak and painstaking pointillism." by The New Times
Broward/Palm Beach.
Their music could be described as
heavily influenced by Brian Wilson, Bacharach and French pop.
Genre:
Indie-Pop
The Postmarks
"Goodbye"
(mp3)
from "The Postmarks"
(Unfiltered records)
Buy at emusic
Other free
downloads on their official
site
Lauryn
June 15 2008
London, UK
A young british artist that have made mainly (only?) covers for
the moment (her first album was released in january). What's unusual is the fact
she's mainly alone with an acoustic guitar (except for the last two songs, Rainy
days is one of these two tracks).
Genre: Acoustic Pop
Lauryn "Rainy Days And Mondays" (mp3)
from "R"
(Bright Pink Music) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album
The Whitsundays
June 15 2008
Edmonton, Canada
With reverent nods to the flower-picking whimsy of the
Zombies, the red-faced bluster of the Animals, and the delightful inanity of Syd
Barrett, the Whitsundays' self-titled debut is a vintage gem for any 60s
psychedelic music
fan.
Genre: Indie-Pop
The Whitsundays "Sorry James" (mp3)
from "The Whitsundays"
(Friendly Fire Recordings) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album
Kate Bradley
June 15 2008
Brisbane, Australia
This sweet Australian songwriter is considered like one
of the most exciting new voices to emerge from the Brisbane scene. Her EP got
some local good critics and her first album (self-released) should hit the
stores this year.
Genre: Adult Alternative
Kate Bradley "Don't You Choose Me" (mp3)
from "Don't You Choose Me"
(SugarRush Sol Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album
Sara Berg
June 15 2008
Stockholm, Sweden
Her second album is like a concept one that centers on
themes of dignity and integrity (how far one is willing to go to achieve their
goals and what price they are prepared to pay). The album design is very
specific, she wanted a strong visual design to illustrate diginity, it's why
she's dressed in medieval armor.
Her music is a mix of
electronica and pop music. Some critics are
suggesting she is the missing link between The Knife and Sally
Shapiro.
Genre: Electronic
Sara Berg "Young Child" (mp3)
from "When I Was A Young Child I Used To Feel Pleasure From Playing With Others"
(Gaymonkey Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon Buy at mTraks Download More On This Album
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