Archive for the ‘pop’ Category

New record from Fredrik Stähl – “Universally Personal” (Frukt Records, June 3)

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

I find that the music released by netlabels is generally more touch than go. The exception to that rule may be the small netlabel based in Gothenberg called Frukt Records. I’ve loved many of their releases and I think I can say the same for the new record from Frederick Stähl. It’s called Universally Personal and is best summed up by this description from Fredrik:

“Mixing a bit of catchyness with a bit of subtleness. Pop with a splash of electronica. The bitter with a large chunk of sweet.”

and

“It’s filled to the brim with heartfelt, yet catchy tunes, straightforward, but always with a twist.”

Here’s the song “Biblical Parenting” which does all of the above and a bit more (sampling):

Biblical Parenting

I “Love Lindblom”

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The Swedish tunes are flooding in and I see no reason to wait `til tomorrow to share with you this perfect pop song from Love Lindblom. I’m told this is the first single from an upcoming ep from Love Lindblom. The debut album will follow this summer.

I’m a real sucker for catchy music like this that builds and builds into a frenetic climax. I love when the horns kick in. I love the diy nature of the video, you just know he asked all his friends to help out. In short I think I Love Lindblom.

Till min syster

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