Truth is I'm quite new to Polish music. Until some years ago, Polish music to me was only Skalpel and Warsaw Village Band . Knowing these bands was already a lot, given the distance to my home country and the way, unfortunately, music from countries such as Poland, Czech Rep., Lithuania,…, and even Portugal or Spain,… gets promoted across the rest of Europe and the world. Apart from some genres – Fado in Portugal and Jazz in Poland, everything else is simply ignored. As some might ask, is there any other good [...]
Let's go back to the year 2003. We're in Marinha Grande, a Portuguese city known by its glass industry. As many other industrial cities, this one is also growing several interesting music projects. Among them are Umpletrue . It all started with Carlos Martins, on vocals and programming, and with Jose Duarte on drums. This was another project among those they already embraced and another escape for their creativity. Carlos plays on The Clits, Annette Blade and used to play on ZedIsANeonLight, Processo 13, Pull and Rease. Jose Duarte was also part of Ease and Elo, and [...]
Claudia Efe, C.Morg and Flak are Micro Audio Waves (MAN). Together, they decided to greet 2007 with their latest album, Odd Size Baggage , a monument to electronic music made in Portugal. Gathering the likes of Francisco Rebelo (from Cool Hipnoise and Spaceboys) and Samuel Palitos, these five adventured themselves on this 12 track journey. A journey that would take them to breathe the green fields of pop music, wonder through the mysteries of minimal electro and dive into a whole new world of refined and experimental electronic tunes. Micro Audio [...]
Estilhacos just made it to my desk a couple of weeks ago, even though it was released several months ago. Finally I'm able to review another chapter on the works of Adolfo Luxuria Canibal ( Mao Morta and Mecanosphere ). Mao Morta 's lead man is back to the records, this time with Antonio Rafael (out of Mao Morta as well). Estilhacos reflects the show these two artists took on stage some months ago, first on Teatro do Campo Alegre, Oporto, and later, throughout the country. Four years ago, [...]
Kersche [Kér-sxe] -noun 1. " Word that had origin in a studio night, where names were set loose. Apparently a meaningless word. Involved in the design of the record and in the aesthetic of the sound, gaining crystal form, polished diamond, transparent...." Some come up with fictitious languages; others come up with new words. These Castelo Branco–based lads came up with Kersche for their latest album release. After the release of the 2004 Pictures From Our Thoughts and 2005's [...]
Atlantic Waves festival is back. 2007's edition will continue promoting new artists, among other established ones, coming from the four corners of the World. Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Israel, Lithuania, Estonia, Georgia, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Japan and Australia. All these countries are represented in this cultural melting pot. From the 1st to the 11 of November, London will be invaded by the music of Saudade, Fado, the unforgettable sounds of the Portuguese Guitar Masters, three Lusophone club nights exploring the new trends on soundclash, techno/electro and ghettotrash. [...]
Rock, blues, folk and country. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Tim and Jeff Buckley, Neil Young, Howe Gelb, Devendra Banhart and the Doors. Anything in common? Yes, Farewell , the debut album by the Coimbra-based trio Sean Riley & The Slowriders . Farewell, produced by the Dutch Wout Straatman, is one of the biggest surprises to come out of Portugal this year (watch out for the next one, by Mazgani to be released quite soon). It is not that common that a band on their debut album comes up with [...]
".... Beware!!!! Beatsound Loverboy is set free on September 06. The countdown has just started!!!!! ...". This was last year . Unfortunately it took more than a simple countdown until we could see Beatsound Loverboy hit the stores. Finally it has seen the light. The London-based Oporto rocker Slimmy debuted some weeks ago Beatsound Loverboy , an 11 track electrifying album, fueled with some of the best rockin' beats I've heard this year. There are times we need an album just like this: Electro cascades, melodic [...]
"...... The FlyKKiller story is that the songs contained within this album are recorded by an extra terrestrial called V who created this album (whilst in captivity in the FlyKKiller Institute in Poland) as a vessel in which to pass on her peaceful communications to us earthlings......" FlyKKiller are London-based Polish downtempo, trip-hop singer Pati Yang , together with Stephen Hilton ( musical parter of David Holmes, of The Free Association ), and Dominic DeGrande, Faye Hamilton and Brian Fairbairn (mainly taking part when playing live). [...]
After the release of 2003's Sing Me Something New and 2005's Our Hearts Will Beat As One , the expectation was quite big towards David Fonseca 's latest release, Dreams In Colour . After listening to the latter, I must say that the expectation was met. Known for some time as Silence 4 's lead vocalist, it's been a while since David Fonseca decided to undergo a solo career, and I'm glad he did so. With three albums up to today, we are constantly surprised by his new [...]
Esgar Acelerado ? ".... An illustrator, graphic-designer and comic-book writer. I live alone. I love a smoke and a cup of coffee. Hate cats, but I'm a nice guy..... .... I also run LowFly, Portugal's smallest record label with releases from artists like Jad Fair, Bonnie Prince Billy, Us Forretas Ocultos and.... .... at last, my day-time job? Art teacher ....." Some of you might have seen part of his work. The poster for the New Century Classics , The Midnight [...]
This Summer, the newly born Lisboa Records decided to pay its tribute to Lisbon, the city that sits calmly by the river Tagus. With Fragil's 25th anniversary as a starting point, some musicians, composers and poets took a chance and accepted the challenge made by Lisboa Records' Tiago Faden. The idea was to celebrate the city that had seen Fragil grow up during the past quarter of a century. With the likes of Rodrigo Leao , Paulo Abelho and Pedro Oliveira (all former Setima Legiao ), Rui Reininho (GNR), Armando Teixeira [...]
People have said they can find traces of Ennio Morricone on it; others, Clint Eastwood's westerns or even Robert Rodriguez's imaginary worlds. I, as many others, have mentioned the so-flavoured " western fado " sound, the spaghetti western colours and all the other unusual and incredibly creative ingredients to be found on their music. I'm sorry I quite forgot to tell you who I'm talking about. After the release of their astonishing debut album, Vol. I , and last year's superb second album, Vol. II: Quando a Alma Nao e' Pequena , Dead [...]
"... Delicate and melodic tunes, downtempo beats with an orchestral flavour, electronic pop with cold Islandic inspiration...." A 10 track album by a 10-piece electronic orchestra. The name.... Digit All Love . This Wroclaw-based collective, that gathers musicians from several Polish bands (Miloopa, Mikromusic or Milk, among others), has just released DigitAllLove , their self-titled debut album. A collection of songs that breathe sensibility, intimacy, warmth and relaxing tempos; majestic arrangements, fat downtempo beats, subtle and inspired electronic backgrounds; all served together with live instruments and the sensual and delicate vocals of Natalia Grosiak. [...]
The melodic and loose guitars, the catchy vocals, the well-timed drums , the saturated bass and keyboards are back. Rotofobia are back!!! One of our favourite bands is back with a brand new self-titled EP , our last week's Album of the Week . Having written on them one year ago , the time has come to bring you some more on this Warsaw trio. With a 4 track EP on their hands, Rotofobia are here to conquer those that haven't surrendered to their music. Musze Juz [...]
Have you ever wondered how come you've missed something or someone that was just there, in front of you? Recently I felt it once I ran into Gabriela Kulka and the songs on 2006's Out , her latest album. This Warsaw-based artist released last year an album that is simply a must , an album that should be featured on everyone's cd collection!!!! I still do not own it but I expect to get it in about two weeks. Owner of a fantastic voice [...]
Daydream V Man with curtain II Nostalgia I Parisian II Morning Coffee III ".... Undoubtedly, such mainspring of art for me is theatre - the most important source of inspiration and spiritual experiences both, as a viewer [...]
We haven't shut our door down. At least for now. We'll be back by the end of September, with plenty of novelties - brand new records bought in sunny Portugal and others from tropical Poland - and some new features to our Music@PL.PT. So, come and visit us again. Welcome to a new world where Poland and Portugal meet. Here we talk music, we talk films, we talk comics, we talk ..... Welcome to Music@PL.PT
Got the tickets? So prepare yourselves!!!! Get the drums ready. Get your best shoes!! Get your clothes packed. Do not forget!!! You want them comfortable, loose and funky enough!!! The train is here. The train is at its stop and is waiting for you all!!! The reggae, roots, dub, African/Jamaican ethnic music inspired collective Terrakota are back with Oba Train , a 12 track album where Romi and partners lay down some of the most interesting and richest music made in Portugal lately. Music made in Portugal but with a scent [...]
"... My name is Julia and I write songs....." These are the words Julia Marcell used to introduce herself to the world. Sellaband sky rocket, this Olsztyn-based young artist is taking her piano driven melodies to the world; and believe me, her world is getting bigger and bigger!!! Having written her first song when she was just seven years old, by the age of eighteen two home recordings of hers had already seen the lights as demos. This year, she's back with Storm EP , a 5 track release that [...]
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