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Gloomy electronica from xorb

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Just something quick today from the Swedish electronic artist known as xorb and his new ep Tiny Sattelites. “Square Air World” is gloomy electronica with hints of doom and death. It’s perfect for the world we live in that is presently gearing up for a pandemic of unknown origin and vigor.

Square Air World

I also wanted to post today so that I could direct you to Songs:Illinois and the new song from The Bobby Mcgee’s (here). L.O.V.E is a perfect blend of twee and indie pop with a big dose of sarcasm thrown in for good measure. If you have liked any of the Swedish indie pop I’ve posted over the years you will love this.

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Mamoth Swedish Drone from Tobias Hellkvist and Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

I haven’t written about Swedish drone for awhile. But with the new It’s a Trap netlabel release of the collaboration between Tobias Hellkvist and Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words called “White/Grey/Black” it seems as good a time as any to revisit this genre. The swedes may known as the main producers of drone (that honor may go to the German’s) but they nonetheless are fairly proficient and accomplished.

“Whire/Grey/Black” is a 57mb file divided into three parts. I’m listening as I type and so far in movement one there is an undercurrent of doom and industrial effects. I wonder how this theme will progress through the next two movements. Give me 30 minutes and I’ll get back to you.

The funny thing is 5 years ago something like this would be import only at Target at a price of about $25. No you can get the whole thing, artwork and all at It’s A Trap here.

White/Grey/Black

P.S. and btw I’m now halfway through the track and the tension and the impending doom is building…

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