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Peter Morén's SunYears Shares 'Slipping Away'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023 SunYears, a new project from Swedish singer/songwriter Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John, shares the second single, “Slipping Away,” from the debut album Come Fetch My Soul! For the album, Morén enlisted fellow indie artists Ron Sexsmith, Jess Williamson, Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Hors...
Peter Morén's SunYears Debut 'Come Fetch My Soul!'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 For the album, Morén enlisted fellow indie artists Ron Sexsmith, Jess Williamson, Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman), and Kathryn Williams, which resulted in multiple duets throughout the album. The closing track “Wake Up,” written during a songwriting retreat, features Ren Harvieu....
Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 Freja The Dragon, the Swedish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and protégé of Peter Bjorn and John's Bjorn Yttling (whose credits include Lykke Li, Chrissie Hynde, Neko Case, Diplo, Kygo & Primal Scream) has released her mesmerizing new EP Midnight Feelings via Villa....
Freja The Dragon Releases 'We're Changing'
by Michael Major - November 23, 2022 Swedish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Freja The Dragon releases the hypnotically catchy single “We’re Changing” – stream via DSPs. The single follows “Closer ft. Peter Bjorn and John” which has racked up more than 170k streams since its release. Both songs will be featured ...
Badlands' Carnal to Release New LP 'Call to Love'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 The DIY approach is crucial to the distinct Badlands sound, where Jaunviksna exclusively writes, records, produces and mixes all material. She is the founder of the electronic record label, arts platform and production company RITE, based in Tambourine Studios (cradle of The Cardigans, Peter Bjorn &...
Freja The Dragon Announces New EP & Release 'Closer ft. Peter Bjorn and John'
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022 Ahead of the announcement Freja The Dragon released the EP’s lead single “Closer ft. Peter Bjorn and John” – a track that exudes Freja’s new confidence as an artist. It’s also the first song since Peter Bjorn and John’s 2020 studio album Endless Dream that features the legendary indie-pop trio playi...
Badlands Shares New Single 'Bury You Whole'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 Transboundary Swedish producer, composer and sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna returns as Badlands with a new single + video, “Bury You Whole.” The track opens with a dusty mix of tranquil piano and daydreamy vocals before Jaunviksna deftly layers cello and a slow trap beat into a collage-like fou...
Badlands Announces New LP 'Call to Love' & Shares Lead Single 'My Time Will Come Again'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022 Swedish producer, composer & sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna, a.k.a Badlands, announced her new album Call to Love, the followup to last year’s acclaimed Djinn — a memorial to her late mother. Along with the announcement, she shared the album’s lead single and lead-off track, “My Time Will Come ...
Doe Paoro Reveals 'All My Life is a Ceremony'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 This Friday, acclaimed musician Doe Paoro (born Sonia Kreitzer) will release Divine Surrendering. A healing ceremony in EP form, the project takes Paoro and the listener to restorative worlds beyond, after having spent much of the last year exploring ways that music could activate deeper consciousne...
Doe Paoro Shares 'Phases' From 'Divine Surrendering' EP
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022 Having spent much of the last year deep in the Costa Rican jungle, both exploring ways that music could activate deeper consciousness and seeking an escape from the paradoxically congested and isolated existence of life in a big city, Divine Surrendering allows Paoro and the listener to explore heal...
Doe Paoro Announces Divine Surrendering EP Out June 10th
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022 Nothing stays still forever, the spirit of nature growing upward towards something greater. Fueled by that understanding, Doe Paoro has spent much of the last year deep in the Costa Rican jungle, exploring ways that music could activate deeper consciousness. Today, the musician, born Sonia Kreitzer,...
Shout Out Louds Release Remix of 'Sky and I (Himlem)' by Almost Heaven
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022 Today, Shout Out Louds have shared a remix of their song “Sky And I (Himlen)” by new atmospheric dance duo Almost Heaven, aka Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds + Anders Stenberg of Deportees. The track is featured on the Swedish quartet’s new full-length album House, out now via Bud Fox Recordings/Int...
Victor Mucho Shares 'The List' Single Ahead of 'Moonlight in Visby' Debut
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022 Victor Mucho, an indie-folk project from Brian Macdonald of the multi-Platinum band Judah & the Lion, recently announced his solo debut called Moonlight in Visby. Produced by Swedish Grammy-nominee Tobias Fröberg (Peter Bjorn and John, Ane Brun), the 13-track set was written and recorded while livin...
DJ and Producer Claptone, Gettoblaster, and Mayer Hawthorne Remix 'Feel This Way'
by Marissa Tomeo - March 13, 2022 Following the Pet Shop Boys Remix to 'Queen Of Ice', the mysterious and world renowned DJ/Producer Claptone has now enlisted Gettoblaster, hailed by Complex as the “finest in ghetto house”, and eclectic super-house duo Andhim, to each remix 'Feel This Way', featuring the soul-pop icon, Mayer Hawthor...
Molly Parden Joins Victor Mucho on 'so terribly hurt'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022 “so terribly hurt” is from Victor Mucho’s recently announced debut LP, Moonlight in Visby, which was produced by Swedish Grammy-nominee Tobias Fröberg (Peter Bjorn and John, Ane Brun). The 13-track set was written and recorded while living on the remote island of Gotland, Sweden in the Baltic Sea. L...
New Yorker Illustrator David Heatley Announces Solo Debut Album
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022 Life Our Own Way is the debut full-length solo debut from David Heatley, better known to the public at large for his work as a cartoonist and animation director. The album was recorded at Piety Street Recording in Henderson, Louisiana with additional recording done at Marigny Studios and House of 1,...
Under the Radar Announces 'Covers of Covers' Compilation
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021 The compilation features Alex Lahey, Black Belt Eagle Scout, C Duncan, Cassandra Jenkins, Cults, Girl Ray, Hatchie, James Yorkston, Kevin Drew, Nation of Language, NZCA Lines, Oceantor, Ora the Molecule, Peter, Bjorn and John, Piroshka, Sondre Lerche, Strand of Oaks, and Water From Your Eyes. ...
Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John & More Announce 'The Golden Jubilee' EP
by Michael Major - November 24, 2021 Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John, Amason, Esther and more are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary recording studio at Södermalm in Stockholm with this coming Friday’s release of the The Golden Jubilee EP. The five song EP is a collection of unique recordings of songs spanning over five...
VIDEO: The National Parks Release Official Music Video for 'Live Til We Die'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2021 Folk-influenced male/female indie pop band The National Parks has released the official music video for their latest single, “Live Til We Die,” off their recently released album, A Mix For The End Of The World – Part 1. Watch the new music video now!...
Robyn Joins Smile for New Single 'Call My Name'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2021 Smile, made of Björn Yttling (Peter Bjorn and John) and Joakim Åhlund (Teddybears, Caesars), has released the lead single from their upcoming self-titled album, “Call My Name”, featuring Swedish pop icon Robyn today. Plus, watch the new visualizer for the track now!...
Banger Films Announces THIS IS POP: THE PODCAST, Available Now On All Podcast Platforms
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 THIS IS POP is produced by Banger Films in association with Netflix. For Banger Films, Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen are Executive Producers and Amanda Burt is Series Producer....
Banger Films' THIS IS POP, Eight-Part Series Streaming NOW on Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021 The producers and directors of THIS IS POP aim to shine a light on racism, sexism, classism, queer politics and social injustice while also celebrating the levity and joy for which pop music has long been known....
The Bots Return After Seven Years With New LP '2 Seater'
by TV News Desk - June 09, 2021 Now, as a 28-year-old, Lei has rewritten and recorded those songs to articulate themes he struggled to find words for back then: the ups and downs of young love, the need to nurture friendships, and the sentimental work of taking care of yourself each day....
Banger Films Announces THIS IS POP, Eight-Part Series Streaming on Netflix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021 The series features exclusive interviews with the artists, producers, songwriters and superstars integral to pivotal untold stories, including Shania Twain, Boyz II Men, ABBA’s Benny Andersson, T-Pain, Brandi Carlile, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and other luminaries. ...
Methyl Ethel's New EP HURTS TO LAUGH Out Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2020 Today, Australian psych band Methyl Ethel release their new EP. Hurts To Laugh, out now via Dot Dash / Remote Control, marks the ongoing output of Methyl Ethel singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb's restless mind.... |