Blog: Sofia Talvik - Swedish Singer/Songwriter - Street of Dreams

" 7 Miles Wide " duetten med Pontus Borg från min nya platta TOANWTS blev framröstad till veckans låt i Musikplats Stockholm i p4 den 10/2. Tack till alla som röstade! Lyssna på låten här ! Från p4:s hemsida: "Hela tiden strömmar nya låtar in till musikredaktionen som lyssnar och lyssnar. Ur varje veckas skörd väljer vi ut tre låtar som bedöms av en expertjury som lägger varsin röst på sin respektive favoritlåt. Parallellt sker en omröstning på Musikplats Stockholms hemsida där alla lyssnare röstar fram sin gemensamma favorit. Tillsammans utser juryn och radiopubliken låten [...]

I just got a great review in one of Sweden's bigges morning papers, and the rest of the world is not late on following the trend. TOANWTS is appointed the prestigious title of " Album of the Month " on renowned music blog Bluesbunny " Perhaps her most interesting artistic choice however is the sound of the album this time around. Country flavoured sonic touches abound on many of the songs thus giving the album an underlying focus and, [...]

Sofia Talvik recenseras i GP foto:Gustaf Waesterberg Duetten med Pontus Borg, 7 miles wide, hade i en rättvis värld blivit lika stor som Winnerbäcks Om du lämnade mig nu och avslutande Nothing quite so gentle med vackert blås och Soundtrack-Martin vid pianot imponerar från start till mål. skriver GP och ger TOANWTS 3 fyrar.

It's been almost three months and it's about time I post the before and after pics of the RV. It might show that I've got a history being Art Director for an Interior Magazine... haha. As you know we bought this old beauty in FL in November to become our home for the next two years. Naturally we weren't keen on keeping the turqouise carpet. And when pulling off the old pinkish wallpaper a whole bunch of waterleaks apperad as well. But most of it has been taken care of now. We spent two weeks rippng everything out [...]

If you've followed me on Facebook before you know that I enjoy cooking (understatement!) and like to post pictures of whatever food I make. In the RV it's a little bit more challenging to go on any culinary adventures. I try my best but work space is limited as well as cupboard space and having lived in this thing for about two months I'm not quite stocked up on spices and tools either. We're also on a budget whereas at home we almost never got around to eating those leftovers. But as someone said - musicians tend to [...]

Just had to share some of these great fan reviews I've received for the new album. After all the real critics are the listeners: Sofia Talvik's mastery of the acoustic has never been more evident than in her latest album - The Owls Are Not What They Seem. Her fifth album, in which Sofia has 'gone back to basics' is a stunning display of her vocal prowess and lyrical talent... unpretentious, yet powerfully moving. I have had TOANWTS for only a few days now, [...]

" Talvik's gentle acoustic songs make up for any loss of sonic power and rhythmic force with a focus on the sweetly nuanced basics: endearing melodies and tasteful arrangements" Direct Current Music blog has written a review of my new album "The Owls Are Not What They Seem". Read it all here !

Sofia Talvik live on the Drivin' & Dreaming Tour I'm two months into touring and it's been a great experience so far. I have some really nice upcoming gigs that I wanted to share with you. These first few days of February I'm doing three shows in New Orleans, Louisiana. The first tonight at Neutral Ground Coffee House at 10pm, tomorrow February 2nd at Chickie Wah Wah at 8pm and on the 4th Fair Grinds Coffeehouse at 7.30pm. It's my first time in New Orleans and all the shows are [...]

The Owls Are Not What They Seem Today I'm releasing my 5th album "The Owls Are Not What They Seem". Thank you everyone who pre-ordered the CD and to all my fans who pledged for the four EPs in L.O.V.E that preceded this album. (To make it clear for those of you who haven't heard the EPs - this is a totally different production.) I'm shipping all of the pre-ordered signed albums today. You who have pre-ordered will also get your download codes today. And for you who missed out on the physical release [...]

Last chance saloon for all of you that haven't pre-ordered your copy of my new album "The Owls Are Not What They Seem". You have until midnight tonight to get your pre-order or you will turn into a pumpkin or possibly an owl . The only signed physical albums that will be available are the pre-order ones. After January 31st you'll only be able to get the digital version of the album. A big thank you to all that pre-ordered and to my wonderful musicians and Martin Hederos and [...]

Here's a little video from Birmingham Sloss Furnaces where I play the song The War from my upcoming album "The Owls Are Not What They Seem" (TOANWTS). If you haven't already ordered your copy you can do it here ! Signed physical CDs are only available until the release date January 31st.

Here's a little map that shows our current gig schedule in the US for the Drivin' & Dreaming tour. We're booking as we go along and our plan is to hit most states in the US. Hawaii and Alaska my be a challenge for the RV though. See my full gig schedule here ! I will keep adding to it every week! (And if you feel like booking me to your venue, please click here !) Speaking of the RV we just had some major rain falls in [...]

Interview with me on Radio, Live Transmission Radio, Live Transmission the main source of news for Savannah College Students just posted a little interview with me on their site. Read it here!

Here's a little list of weird thing that happen when you are full timing in an RV: 1. You start looking for power outlets everywhere you go and sometimes go through great lengths to get to them 2. You learn how to use a minimal amount of toilet paper 3. You start "pre-washing" your dishes with paper towels 4. You don't think it's weird that you haven't had a proper shower in three days 5. You don't change clothes because you care what people at the office will think but because you wore them [...]

So today I received the official invite to SxSW 2012! I already have a couple of gigs lined up but will soon update my schedule with the official showcase as well. See you at southby!!!

Listening to her music, an otherworldly edge, surprising twists and powerful, haunting vocals make her much more than just another pretty folk-pop-acoustic performer. In other words, in Scandinavian music terms that Americans can understand, she's no ABBA retread and not quite the enigmatic eccentric of Bjork , but carving her own unique and welcome niche in the music world. Atlanta Retro writes about my music, my upcoming show at the Drunken Unicorn [...]

"This album is exceptional" says Alright I'm Wrong about my new album "The Olw Are Not What They Seem" and also posts a mini interview with me. Read all about it here! The Owls Are Not What They Seem

As most of my friends in Sweden go to bed at midnight almost all activity on fb comes to a stall at 6pm my time. So lately I've been hanging out on iRV2 instead. There's always things going on there. Like how about this thread "Possibly diet coke exploding in camper?". There's a lot to learn if you're new to RVing too. I read a lot about tires and batteries these days. A while ago we actually crafted insulation for our vents after I read about it on the forum. Comes in handy now that it's cold [...]

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The Owls Are Not What They Seem "...Not dread but a connection with our past is what we feel, a thread running back to the artless creatures we once were when we first heard the oboe-like notes from the Great Horned Owl. In Paleolithic times, we suspected omens in its voice, heard in it questions we were unable to articulate, but which have stayed within us, incomplete and taunting. We are certain that ancient, taloned bird sees what we do not, knows what we never will. And some night, silent as a gliding feather, [...]