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Jaw-dropping thread on Reddit. One user posts that he can hear for the first time in his life and asks for listening suggestions. More than 14 thousand comments so far. In two days.
Sigur Rós have successfully made a transition from «the somewhat odd Icelandic band everyone can agree to like» to one of the bands at the forefront of leveraging the internet for their artistic work. In their latest project, called «The Valtari Mystery Film Experiment», they have a dozen film makers produce videos for the tracks of their latest album, with «a modest budget» and no instructions whatsoever. What’s more, they are inviting everyone to contribute a video, one of them will be selected to be part of the series. Six videos are already available, go watch them!
A great way to keep up with the latest music trends: The monthly one-hour-rundowns by Hype Machine. The July edition has just been released.
It’s not for no reason that there’s cover in discover. Here’s a great way to discover new music: you pick a genre, then go for the covers that promise interesting sound. Just like in ye olde days in the record store.
Wonderful new EP by Manchester based band The Slow Show. Just like you infused Elbow with a bit of Americana.
As we speak, highly talented musician Oliver Tank from Sydney is on his way to the UK to play his first European shows ever. Anyone who likes Sigur Rós, James Blake or Bon Iver will love this “heartfelt computer music”. Enjoy! (by Manuel Bürkli, a highly talented singer and songwriter himself)
Short announcement for long lasting joy: 10 hours of music, I think you’ll like it.
They are way more than a band, but a great band they are. The bianca Story from Basel have finally released their long anticipated second album “Coming Home”. I’ve been listening to this record for weeks, I’ve seen them play live a few times recently, and I’ve been blown away every single time. Click the link below and make it the soundtrack of your weekend. It will stick. Trivia: They are, to my best knowledge, the first band to remix Mark Zuckerberg into one of their songs.
Their live shows are a blast, now Sigur Rós have released their first live record. Analyst’s advice: strong buy.
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