Swedish treats and other timely goodies
While we’re on the topic of The Tallest Man on Earth, I’ve gathered a few other Swedish delights, plus more good stuff. But first, here’s another gem from Kristian Matsson, as performed live last night. I took the picture above after a Secret Garden shoot with him yesterday, so watch out for that loveliness.
Download “The Wild Hunt (Live at Bowery Ballroom)“
Swedish Delight #2: Francis
Sweden’s Francis is a drunkenly four-piece from a province called Dalarna, which they describe as “the darkest woods of Sweden”. They’ve just released a solid self-titled debut EP, which you can buy from here. “Beat, Beat, Beat” is pretty representative of the five songs you’ll find on it: strutting bluesy rhythms, a lovely soaring voice, wasted hearts, and all that good stuff. I can’t wait for this band to head to New York. Myspace
Download “Beat, Beat, Beat“
Swedish Delight #3: Hägga & the Thieves from the North
Hägga & the Thieves from the North is a howling outfit from Stockholm, Sweden. They’ve got some of the same free spirit you hear in Francis, but a lot less somber, with a dose of mischief and optimism replacing some of the wastedness. Their album Introducing The Thieves From the North was released earlier this year. Myspace
Download “In a Different Light”
Playing tomorrow: Floating Action
I’ve been admiring Floating Action’s self-titled debut ever since I got the first whiff of it. It comes out on April 21 (pre-order), though you should really come see them at Mercury Lounge tomorrow (Apr 17) if you want an advance listen. I’ve never seen them live and I’m very curious about how these recordings will be interpreted for the stage. Myspace
Download “Marie Claire“
Playing tonight: Afuche
Afuche is Brooklyn’s own, and be very proud. Their debut album I Made Dots… is an experimental bit of explosion, complete with shrieking horns and fairly-like prances tossed in with otherwise badass-like grooves. It’s all quite cinematic, and I’m very much excited to see them live. Their release party show is tonight at Bruar Falls with Tune Yards and Sister Suvi. You must wear black and white if you’re coming though, it’s Charlie Chaplin’s birthday. Myspace
Download “Karate“
Photographed: Eulogies
Los Angeles’ Eulogies is playing the Bell House on May 1 and Bowery Ballroom on May 4th in support of their newest, Here Anonymous, from which this track is taken. It features Nikki Monninger of Silversun Pickups. Here’s an interview they did with The Tripwire, for which I took a few photos. Myspace
Download “Two Can Play“
