folk pop

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

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All it took was someone to light a little fire under my ass to make me want to bring you guys a better blog and an easier way to enjoy the music that I love and hold dear to my heart.  I dedicate hours of my time to bringing out what I feel is some of the best music in the world.  This blog is my heart, my soul, this “music is my boyfriend”(To quote CSS from Brazil).  I will continue to devote hours to bring you sweet sounds for all your pretty ears.

As you seen yesterday, I now have a Spotify account dedicated strictly to Swedes are Sweet.  The playlists are divided into each month.  I also realized not everyone has access to Spotify and you have to sign up to listen.  So I have created a Souncloud account that will have playlists for you to access without having to sign up for their website.  The playlists are not completed yet, but I will have them done soon. Please enjoy by clicking the link below.

Swedes Are Sweet’s Soundcloud

Thisell – A Town of Window

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I had no idea what to expect when Thisell contacted me about their album released a few months ago.  I heard folk and I automatically assumed it would be something I was opposed to.  But I was completely wrong.  I can’t stop listening to their music.  Lyrically beautifully with entrancing melodies that pull you in.  I found myself day dreaming as I listened to their album “I”.  The first time I gave it a listen at work and I would like to say it was beautifully distracting.  When I listened to it again,  I found myself being pulled into a state of hypnosis where all I could do was focus on the beauty of their music.  I recommend setting some time aside where you will be distracted by no one  to click the video below and let them take you into a beautiful world through their lovely music.

 

Thank you Peter for sharing your music with me!  Can’t wait to hear your new music in 2015!

Stranded Mermaid

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I need some help here from my brother because this reminds me of someone he introduced me to in the early 2000’s and I can’t pinpoint it.  But since I can’t pinpoint it at the moment, I will just say this is some good stuff.  I stumbled upon it on Soundcloud which has become my favorite source for finding awesome music.   Folky goodness with dreamy vocals filled with beauty, and  mystique.  Let the Mermaid captivate you.

 

 

Sea Lion – Sanna’s Song

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It’s like Mazzy Star met the Cranes and replaced Hope Sandoval with Alison Shaw and out of it came Sea Lion. From Göteborg, Sea Lion is a band I know a lot of my friends would enjoy. When I found them, it was like I had found my lost treasure. I’m mesmerized by Linn Osterberg’s voice. It’s absolutely beautiful and the melodies is simply divine. I also can’t put into words how great her covers are. It’s like you’re listening to a totally different song.  When everyone’s raving about First Aid Kit, they need to give Sea Lion some attention!  I love this!