Ditt Inre: “Månljus (saknad)”.

02 May 2012 — Tonje Thilesen

Originally posted on Ad Hoc. "Back in the days" of Sincerely Yours' secretive web lifetime, a rush of blood always went to my head whenever they posted a new track from Air France or jj. Since then things have changed. Out of the blue, Air France broke paths with their promise of finishing their highly anticipated debut album, and let's just face it: jj'll never have the same mysterious pop veil like they did in back in 2009. However, the inscrutably subtle Swedish pop scene is growing, and the fine pop lovers over at Cascine have realized that, too. Based in the seemingly ever-sunny capital Stockholm, Ditt Inre sits nicely next to their Cascine mates-- from the sentimentally sexy Jensen Sportag to the somewhat brighter-sounding Southern Shores. Neither did it surprise us that they are a duo of few words: with one foot in the future and one foot in the grave, and a time machine set back to 2008. En Värld I Brand EP is out via Cascine on May 29th. Read more → Originally posted on Ad Hoc. "Back in the days" of Sincerely Yours' secretive web lifetime, a rush of blood always went to my head whenever they posted a new track from Air France or jj. Since then things have changed. Out of the blue, Air France broke paths with their promise of finishing their highly anticipated debut album, and let's just face it: jj'll never have the same mysterious pop veil like they did in back in 2009. However, the inscrutably subtle Swedish pop scene is growing, and the fine pop lovers over at Cascine have realized that, too. Based in the seemingly ever-sunny capital Stockholm, Ditt Inre sits nicely next to their Cascine mates-- from the sentimentally sexy Jensen Sportag to the somewhat brighter-sounding Southern Shores. Neither did it surprise us that they are a duo of few words: with one foot in the future and one foot in the grave, and a time machine set back to 2008. En Värld I Brand EP is out via Cascine on May 29th.

Video: Alice Cohen - “Jungle of Vines”.

02 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Wild Vines and Tenement Shrines, the latest musical work by acclaimed New York City musician/fine artist/video creator Alice Cohen, was recently released by Japanese boutique imprint Sixteen Tambourines in an artistically appealing cassette/t-shirt combination in an edition of 50, which as expected sold out immediately. You may however still buy the fabulous and warmly recommended album digitally via bandcamp, and according to the artist there are still a few physical copies left as well. In any case, don't miss out on the brand new video for the album track "Jungle of Vines", another audiovisual delight that highlights Cohen's unique and distinctive techniques, exposing an amount of imagination and love of experimentation that surely make her one of the most fascinating and impressive contemporary video artists (read a recent interview on Bowlegs with her over here). Read more → Wild Vines and Tenement Shrines, the latest musical work by acclaimed New York City musician/fine artist/video creator Alice Cohen, was recently released by Japanese boutique imprint Sixteen Tambourines in an artistically appealing cassette/t-shirt combination in an edition of 50, which as expected sold out immediately. You may however still buy the fabulous and warmly recommended album digitally via bandcamp, and according to the artist there are still a few physical copies left as well. In any case, don't miss out on the brand new video for the album track "Jungle of Vines", another audiovisual delight that highlights Cohen's unique and distinctive techniques, exposing an amount of imagination and love of experimentation that surely make her one of the most fascinating and impressive contemporary video artists (read a recent interview on Bowlegs with her over here).

Jeans Wilder: “Limeade”.

02 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

We've impatiently been waiting for our man Andrew Caddick aka Jeans Wilder to drop new material after 2010's stupendous LP Nice Trash. Last July, we said that his forthcoming full-length Totally would be due "sometime between late this year and early 2012 ", but certainly Andrew wouldn't be the real slacker we've come to know and love if he hadn't managed to add some precious delay. But be that as it may, we have a confirmed date now, LA imprint Everlong is going to release the LP on June 26 (that's the cover art above). Below, you may listen to the first unveiled track, "Limeade", a lush lo-fi summery surf anthem that doesn't want to sound like a summery surf anthem but nonetheless drops those good vibrations with every single muffled note, and we guess that's just the way it is if you have to deal with that Southern Californian sunshine each and every day. Jeans Wilder - Limeade Read more → We've impatiently been waiting for our man Andrew Caddick aka Jeans Wilder to drop new material after 2010's stupendous LP Nice Trash. Last July, we said that his forthcoming full-length Totally would be due "sometime between late this year and early 2012 ", but certainly Andrew wouldn't be the real slacker we've come to know and love if he hadn't managed to add some precious delay. But be that as it may, we have a confirmed date now, LA imprint Everlong is going to release the LP on June 26 (that's the cover art above). Below, you may listen to the first unveiled track, "Limeade", a lush lo-fi summery surf anthem that doesn't want to sound like a summery surf anthem but nonetheless drops those good vibrations with every single muffled note, and we guess that's just the way it is if you have to deal with that Southern Californian sunshine each and every day. Jeans Wilder - Limeade

Video: Drop Out Venus - “Love In Vein”.

02 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Our friends over at Don't Die Wondering call it "one of our favorite tracks so far this year", so ignoring this band would certainly be simply stupid. We were already blessed with excellent English guitar pop yesterday, and Deptford, South London outfit Drop Out Venus may serve as further evidence that when it comes to this kind of music, you should trust the British. "Love In Vein" is dark and intense, as is the accompanying video, which was unveiled two days ago. As far as I can see no word on a proper release yet, but be sure to check out their other track "Tapes" as well, a less harsh and rugged but equally uncanny and intriguing song. Some serious talent here, so better keep an eye on these folks. Read more → Our friends over at Don't Die Wondering call it "one of our favorite tracks so far this year", so ignoring this band would certainly be simply stupid. We were already blessed with excellent English guitar pop yesterday, and Deptford, South London outfit Drop Out Venus may serve as further evidence that when it comes to this kind of music, you should trust the British. "Love In Vein" is dark and intense, as is the accompanying video, which was unveiled two days ago. As far as I can see no word on a proper release yet, but be sure to check out their other track "Tapes" as well, a less harsh and rugged but equally uncanny and intriguing song. Some serious talent here, so better keep an eye on these folks.

Magic Fades: “Basically Us”.

01 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Been a while since we last got caught by a new track by Magic Fades, the Portland, Oregon duo that so far has turned a few heads for their instantly danceable, R&B-informed dark synthpop musings. "Basically Us" however is a wholly different affair, a slow-burning ballade that reminds us a bit of How To Dress Well or Top Girls and the likes. With heavy autotune employment and the bold use of the cheesiest sampled pan flutes imaginable, the track is aptly tagged as "severe depression". Nice one folks. Read more → Been a while since we last got caught by a new track by Magic Fades, the Portland, Oregon duo that so far has turned a few heads for their instantly danceable, R&B-informed dark synthpop musings. "Basically Us" however is a wholly different affair, a slow-burning ballade that reminds us a bit of How To Dress Well or Top Girls and the likes. With heavy autotune employment and the bold use of the cheesiest sampled pan flutes imaginable, the track is aptly tagged as "severe depression". Nice one folks.

Video: Baron - “New Follower”.

01 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Another new transmission by an exciting young band that calls both London and Brighton home, "New Follower" by four-piece Baron nonetheless is a wholly different affair, an opulent, opaque monster of a song, mysterious and dark, arcane and expansive, with an unashamedly baroque feel to it that indeed is remarkable to hear these days, yet at the same time something that neatly fits into the rich British tradition of folk-inspired, psych-infused art rock. The thoroughly disturbing video, made by director Ross Casswell, is a perfect match, featuring lost and distraught individuals in beautiful if frightening, pastoral English landscapes. Baron's New Follower/Comea 7 inch is out now. Get it here. Read more → Another new transmission by an exciting young band that calls both London and Brighton home, "New Follower" by four-piece Baron nonetheless is a wholly different affair, an opulent, opaque monster of a song, mysterious and dark, arcane and expansive, with an unashamedly baroque feel to it that indeed is remarkable to hear these days, yet at the same time something that neatly fits into the rich British tradition of folk-inspired, psych-infused art rock. The thoroughly disturbing video, made by director Ross Casswell, is a perfect match, featuring lost and distraught individuals in beautiful if frightening, pastoral English landscapes. Baron's New Follower/Comea 7 inch is out now. Get it here.

Fear Of Men: “Green Sea”.

01 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann

Just a few hours ago, GvB premiered the latest single by Brighton/London outfit Fear Of Men, and I guess this one will be everywhere very soon, or at least it should be: Where "Doldrums" left us devastated and awestruck, "Green Sea" sends signals of pure and unfiltered excitement through our limbic system, a track so fabulous and beautiful, at the same time both sophisticated and raw, that we want to throw the rest of our dreamy guitar pop stuff out of the window and cry. Well not really perhaps, but this is simply perfect melancholy, and we have to say we love this band. "Green Sea" will be out on June 18 via Sexbeat on white vinyl, limited to 300 copies. Pre-order now here. Read more → Just a few hours ago, GvB premiered the latest single by Brighton/London outfit Fear Of Men, and I guess this one will be everywhere very soon, or at least it should be: Where "Doldrums" left us devastated and awestruck, "Green Sea" sends signals of pure and unfiltered excitement through our limbic system, a track so fabulous and beautiful, at the same time both sophisticated and raw, that we want to throw the rest of our dreamy guitar pop stuff out of the window and cry. Well not really perhaps, but this is simply perfect melancholy, and we have to say we love this band. "Green Sea" will be out on June 18 via Sexbeat on white vinyl, limited to 300 copies. Pre-order now here.