playing soon May 16, 2007

Mum – new album in September, new line-up

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Though Kristin Anna Valtysdottir followed the footsteps of her twin sister Gyoano in parting with Mum, the two founding members, Gunnar and Orvar, have added new friends to turn into a seven-piece. They will release go go smear the poison ivy on September 24th, preceeded by the single they made frogs smoke ’til they exploded on August 27th. After playing a handful of festival dates in Europe, and other yet-to-be-announced shows, they will play New York’s Wordless Music Series on October 9 & 10.

New members are:

Olof Arnalds (violin / viola / guitar / vocals)
EirĂ­kur Orri (trumpet / pianette / moog / whistling)
Hildur Gudnadottir (cello / vocals)
mr.Silla (Vocals / various)
Samuli Kosminen (drums / percussion)

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