I think Headlights do not need any long introduction anymore, as they have been one of the most active members of the indie pop scene for 5 years now. I’m sure the ones who have been listening to their music are very excited to see this. If you think that you’re in a blur, however, just take the time to listen to “Cherry Tulips” or “Market Girl” on their MySpace or look for “Get Your…
They form a Swedish indie pop band, that has been making music for two years now (well, that we know of). Coming across a couple of their songs has been my musical highlight last month. Their sound is unique: breezy vocals and playful keyboards, which are both combined with the most eclectic guitar sounds. Those who are already familiar with their music are going to be extremely happy to know that the members of the…
Album name: NV3 Artist name: Nouvelle Vague Genre: New Wave/Lounge Released: June 3rd-10th 2009 Label: The Perfect Kiss ZME Rating: 10/10 Website: http://myspace.com/nouvellevague The very well known French bossa nova band, who has made itself very famous through their already released albums with totally new and different covers of old punk/post punk songs are going to release their third album next month, between the 3rd and 10th of June. It’s very different from what they…
Album name: Survival Strategies in a Modern World Artist name: Liechtenstein Genre: Indie Pop Released: May 26th 2009 Label: Fraction Discs, Slumberland ZME Rating: 9,5/10 Website: http://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia Liechtenstein is a Swedish indie pop band from Göteborg. They are quite new on the indie music scene, as they will only release their very first album later this month, on the 26th. The band is a perfect trio: Naemi takes care of the bassline, Renée is the…
Album name: You Can’t Change That Boy Artist name: Wake the President Genre: Indie Pop/Folk Released: March 9th 2009 (Europe); May 19th 2009 (USA) Label: Electric Honey (UK), Magic Marker (US), Rimeout (JP) ZME Rating: 9/10 Website: http://www.myspace.com/wakethepresidentband The indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland are out on the music market with their very first album. It’s called “You Can’t Change That Boy” and it is out throughout Europe for more than a month now….
Album name: My Name Artist name: Mélanie Pain Genre: Pop/Folk Released: April 21, 2009 Label: 101 Distribution ZME Rating: 8/10 Website: www.myspace.com/melaniepain Pop music has just updated its own definition through a new album released by Nouvelle Vague’s lead singer Mélanie Pain. It’s her first solo album after 5 years of non-stop touring with the bossa nova band. She first released her album in Australia and New Zeeland on April 19th, which has been followed…
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