Just when I start thinking that I never need to hear another Swedish melancholy rock band, along comes someone new that makes me take pause. Debonair's four-song demo shows serious potential. It's still a tad derivative, but the songs are strong and the recording is stellar. Give them a bit more time to develop their own personality and I think they've got a good chance to turn into something special.
- Avi Roig
You should know by now that I'm quite fond of noisy, angular indierock, so it's always nice to hear new acts keeping the torch lit. Despite the somewhat dubious name, tISE do a decent job with the classic Chicago/Touch & Go sound, adding in their own individual touches of artfullness. They start to lose me on the tracks where they get too overwhelmingly frenetic and funky, but the more mid-tempo material such as "Buzzcut" is rock-solid. Sometimes less is more, y'know?
- Avi Roig
Suddenly I am thrown back 15 years and listening to a Dead Milkmen record. Not a good one at that. For those not in the know, the Milkmen were this low-fi punk rock band from the eighties that had a large cult following and none of the songs to back it up. Mother Goose have the same problem. It is all good to have a defined sound, but songwriting is important too.
- Simon Thibaudeau
Red CarpetThe noise is not to be found here, rather what is on this record is a lot of good pop songs that cover a wide range of genre such as post-punk, punk, folk and rock. Mostly based around voice and acoustic guitar it doesn't sound like a singer-songwriter gone lonely. Sounds a lot like David and the Citizens, which is not a bad comparison to be afflicted with. Not bad.
- Simon Thibaudeau
Ladies and gentlemen, let me present to you the second best single of the year. The number one slot was secured by C.Aarmé back in April with "We are the world" and number two belongs to Sir Eric Beyond and the song "Democracy". Mere words cannot do Mr. Beyond justice, as any attempt to dissect his greatness is bound to fall short. Instead, let me encourage you to open your ears and listen. The genius is obvious.
The first dates confirmed for the upcoming In Flames US tour:
01/25 - Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ
01/28 - Avalon, Los Angeles, CA
01/30 - Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR
02/01 - Showbox, Seattle, WA
02/03 - Salt Air Pavilion, Salt Lake City, UT
02/04 - Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO
More soon.
Swedish showcase nights in Paris:
12/06 - La flêche d'or w/Kristofer Åström, Laakso, Sahara Hotnights
12/07 - Centre Culturel Suedois (11 Rue Payenne 75003 Paris) w/Kristofer Åström, Laakso
Norwegian all-star band Cream of the Crop will be doing some dates in Norway in the second half of December. Check the Jaga Jazzist page for dates and details: http://www.jagajazzist.com/v2/news.php
Icelandic label Smekkleysa has announced four new releases from Siggi Armann, Dikta , Megasukk and Hairdoctor . Read more: https://www.smekkleysa.net/news/
Drowned in Sound reviews Finland's Disco Ensemble: http://www.drownedinsound.com/release/view/6841
Dusted reviews The Concretes b-side collection "Layourbattleaxedown": http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/2548
Splendid reviews Peter Bjorn and John: http://www.splendidmagazine.com/review.html?reviewid=1131709457271863
Ladies and gentlemen, let me present to you the second best single of the year. The number one slot was secured by C.Aarmé back in April with "We are the world" and number two belongs to Sir Eric Beyond and the song "Democracy". Mere words cannot do Mr. Beyond justice, as any attempt to dissect his greatness is bound to fall short. Instead, let me encourage you to open your ears and listen. The genius is obvious.
Eric Beyond - Democracy
Hey, look over there! An interview with Robyn! How awesome is that? And we've also got Nick's report from last week's TTT show. Enjoy!
