2008 March | Puddlegum

Posted by Champersnova in Video Reviews on 03 31st, 2008 | View Comments

ISTANBUL – Good news! New Efterklang video is now avalibale to see on Youtube. It is for the new single Caravan and delicious. For the millionth time I declare Sigur Rós – Glósóli being one of my favorite videos and I have to say Caravan being a very much look alike to that one. Green...

Borko: Celebrating Life...

Posted by Flick in Reviews on 03 30th, 2008 | View Comments

I’m a sucker for Icelandic post-rock, and Morr Music is scratching this itch by bringing us bands like Seabear, Múm, and Benni Hemm Hemm. Borko is their latest offering, with the release of Celebrating Life. Borko, whose actual name is Björn Kristjánsson, began writing Celebrating Life six years...

Alaska In Winter: Dance Party In The Bal...

Posted by Flick in News on 03 26th, 2008 | View Comments

Zach Condon of Beirut first toyed with electronica elements before he found his love for Balkan music. His interest in the synth realm has found him contributing to a Alaska In Winter’s debut Dance Party In The Balkans. Released in the US on March 25, this album features Condon and violinist Heather...

Make your mix-tape on Muxtape...

Posted by Flick in News on 03 25th, 2008 | View Comments

If you were born in the `70s or `80s you can probably remember making mix-tapes for your boyfriend of girlfriend. I recall spending hours selecting the perfect songs to express my affection. My wife still has a mix-tape that I gave her, though by now the tape is a little worn. There’s a new website...

Chuck Criss forms Headlamp, releases EP...

Posted by Flick in Artist Review on 03 25th, 2008 | View Comments

Chuck Criss set out to record a rock album without using an electric guitar. He sat down in an Ann Arbor studio with his brother, Darren Criss, and a group of friends, layering banjo, acoustic guitar, piano, bass, and drums. After the ep was recorded Healdamp was formed and Criss and his new band began...

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