Though I'm not one to shy away from trash talk, it's much more fun to talk about music I actually enjoy so let us revisit yet another 2008 favorite: Mikko Singh . As I said last time I posted an mp3 from Mikko, this is some of Sweden's best, most underappreciated music. There's plenty of instrumental acts out there, but most of em seem to be mining the same quiet/loud postrock-ish territory and that stuff is way beyond tired. The only acts doing it right are the ones wisely accommodating folk influence and that's exactly what Mikko [...]
Here's the playlist for this week's radio show: 01. Theresa Andersson - Birds fly away 02. TALK 1 03. Nitad - Pengaproblem 04. Parken - Jar har varit vilsen, Lisa 05. Hello Saferide - Anna 06. Alouatta - Animal 07. TALK 2 08. Bloodbath - At the behest of their death 09. Anders Teglund - I whisper, he lives 10. Familjen - Huvudet [...]
Having met Mikko Singh briefly during my visit to Stockholm earlier this summer, I can confidently say that his new album "Uskotko että siellä on kukkia?" ( "Do you believe there are flowers there?" ) is a direct reflection of the man behind the music. Besides representing his broad cultural background - Punjabi, Finnish, Swedish, maybe more - it also reflects his sunny disposition. At least that's the impression I got as Mikko was all smiles and this music is pure sunshine. As always, Mikko plays every instrument himself and he's got quite a collection. This [...]
Mikko Singh has a new track online from his forthcoming album: http://www.myspace.com/mikkosi ngh I was fortunate enough to visit him in Stockholm last month and he played me a few other tracks - really excited to hear the full thing when it's done.
I do love me some dreamy pop music. It should be obvious by now, but I'm gonna throw that declaration out there again just in case. Much of the best music I've heard this year has been of the dreampop variety and singer/songwriter Mikko Singh is another fine addition to the canon. From gentle fingerpicking accompanied by whispery vocals to drawn out atmospheric instrumentals with electronic beats, Mikko does it all, exceptionally well I might add. What's even more impressive is that his debut album "Näin elämän suuruuden" is a strictly DIY affair. The recording, the graphics, everything. Imagine if [...]
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