Something about the look in his eyes entrances me. Off his recent album, “Someday” is a romantic melody that pulls you in. The video focuses on his beautiful face, which I really don’t mind.
Month: April 2014
Postiljonen – All That We Had Is Lost
Based out of Stockholm, Postiljonen is a trio of dream poppy loveliness. I feel like I’m cheating her because the beautiful vocals are provided by the lovely yet Norwegian Mia Bøe. But since 2/3rd of the band are Swedish, I feel alright! I give them props for incorporating parts of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” Let their music take you away into a day dream of forest frolicking and chasing your loved one into a field of flowers touched with morning dew.
Cardigans – My Favourite Game
It’s Throwback Thursday again and why not feature one of my favorite bands, The Cardigans. I don’t know how many times I’ve blasted this song because of some idiot guy. Love this song!
Ji Nilsson and Marlene – Love You Anyway
I know I featured Marlene on Monday, but I couldn’t resist to post this wonderful song about friendship. It features her with the amazing Ji Nilsson. I can just imagine if I was an interpretative dancer, all the interpretive dancing I would do to this song. I’ve been listening to it on repeat!
The Sun Days – Don’t need to be them
So in high school one of my favorite bands was The Sundays. Well now out of Sweden we have the Sun Days, and I think I love them as much as I love The Sundays. They are yet another fantastic band to come off Luxury Records. I heard this song and I started bopping my head and swaying my body. Happy dancey music time!
Luha – Lullaby
So I’m hung over and tired, but I don’t want to miss a post so today I will present to you, Luha! Love her voice, love this song. I really don’t know what else to say about her because she’s so secretive. Her song “Lullaby” makes me want to go into a state of dream poppy satisfaction.
The Mary Onettes – Your Place
My favorite of their new album Portico. I am super bummed that I will have to miss their show on May 3rd. I love that this band is from Jönköping. The lovely Swedish town I celebrated New Years in this year. If you love dream pop but are tired of all the similar sounding female vocals check out Mary Onettes.
Call me – Disclosed
Another one from Göteborg’s Luxury Records, Call me’s “Disclosed” is reminiscent of the vocal stylings of the Cocteau Twins, with the back beats of The Knife. When I first clicked, I thought oh this sounds like the knife, then the vocals kicked in and I was in utter bliss. The piano within the song is just beautiful! Dreamy, absolutely dreamy,I want to go on a journey through song.
I Break Horses – You Burn
Recommended by Brother Oblivious, recommended this awesome synth pop shoegazing goodness from Stockholm. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. “You Burn” is featured on their album released earlier this year “Chiaroscuro”; art history term to define the contrast between light and dark. I can definitely hear it within this album as some songs make me want to get up and move and others make me want to drown into a bed full of pillows. I just found out they are playing NYC next week and will try to see them at Mercury Lounge. I have plans for their Rough Trade show but you should definitely try and check them out!
Roxette – The Look
To honor the 25th anniversary of “The Look” two days ago, I am featuring Roxette. A childhood fave of Brother Oblivious and I. I find it incredible that I haven’t listened to this song in years and I still remember the lyrics. New Karaoke song? Maybe…”She goes na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na…she’s got the look”
