PORTLAND MUTANT PARTY: WH WALKER, DEFECT DEFECT, GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, YOUTHBITCH, TENSIONS ( Branx , 320 SE 2nd) Celebrate Mutant Party night number two (Dos Mutantes?) with a raucous gathering of artists culled from the 7-inch series of the same name. Last night's lineup featured artists from Volume One of the Jonny Cat Records vinyl compilation, and tonight tackles the second edition, with bouncy garage-pop from WH Walker, the jittery hardcore of Defect Defect, and plenty more. All are welcome, even those with the X-gene. EAC [...]

Sondre Lerche FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche is equally at home playing jazz, '80s pop, and Brazilian folk. Lerche is the product of a diverse musical education—growing up, he practiced everything from bossa nova to the Beach Boys. And he's also something of a wunderkind: He began learning guitar at age 8, and wrote his first song when he was 14; he was discovered a few short years later. Lerche has released five [...]

Three reasons to trek on over to the Metro tonight to catch the lovely St. Vincent (a.k.a. Annie Clark)... 1. Because if it wasn't for my beautiful, amazing, remarkable, perfect girlfriend, I'd be madly in love with St. Vincent. Sad, but true. I can't pinpoint why. Maybe it's that she has an amazing voice or writes all her own music - even the most complex bits - or she absolutely shreds the guitar or her angelic features or...well I think I'll just stop there. Anyway, if you haven't checked our her [...]
I'm loving every single one of the posts on Ned Hepburn 's front page this morning (almost as much as I've been loving this ) and if he says listen to Wildbirds and Peacedrums , I shall follow:

To follow behind a solid year of touring and the release of the album 'The Snake', Swedish drum & vocal duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums have just released the single 'My Heart' last month. A 'wonderfully uplifting pop track that blossoms into a full-blown gospel anthem', the song showcases singer Mariam Wallentin's haunting, addictive refrain. The video's water-colour layer look provides a stunning visual complement. Catch the band on their North American tour supporting St. Vincent . 2/8 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's 2/9 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey 2/10 Solano [...]

Wildbirds and Peacedrums at The Bell House (09/22/09) Photo : Jessica Amaya Wildbirds and Peacedrums opened up for Fanfarlo on their mini-US tour back in September and while I was impressed with the depth and variety of sounds they were able to produce on stage, I wasn't completely won over by their set. In any event, it looks like Annie Clark is a fan as she's invited the Swedish percussion based duo on tour with them starting in February of [...]
by lolli In what quickly has become my favorite concert pairing for early 2010, Swedish duo Wildbirds and Peacedrums will be touring with Annie Clark and St. Vincent starting in early February. Above you can check out the video .. Make sure to hold out until the three minute mark to truly appreciate Mariam Wallentin tremendous vocals. The vid is a collection of graphic water colors constructed and animated by the talented Sara Fisk . Check out the full list of tour dates after the jump. [...]

Wildbirds & Peacedrums will support St. Vincent early next year on tour. They will also release the "My Heart" single on January 19, 2010 via The Control Group. "My Heart" is Wildbirds & Peacedrums' first ever US single release, and will be available as a digital EP and limited edition 7" single. Individually-numbered 7" single vinyl will include the album version of "My Heart", backed with a guitar-driven remix by Deerhoof. As well as these two versions, a digital-only EP includes a further three mixes with John Eriksson of Peter, Bjorn and John contributing as well as Portland, Oregon's AU. [...]
WILDBIRDS & PEACEDRUMS ANNOUNCE TOUR WITH ST. VINCENT RELEASE "MY HEART" SINGLE WITH DEERHOOF REMIX Wildbirds & Peacedrums are pleased to announce a support tour with St. Vincent early next year, in addition to the release of the "My Heart" single on January 19, 2010 via The Control Group. "My Heart" is Wildbirds & Peacedrums' first ever US single release, and will be available as a digital EP and limited edition 7" single. "My Heart" is a wonderfully uplifting pop track that blossoms into a full-blown gospel anthem. Built around singer Mariam Wallentin's haunting, addictive [...]
Paaaaa, tem um clipe bonitinho para a gorgeous música 'My Heart' do Wildbirds & Peacedrums! No sabia. Banda que minha irmã Euforiquessa me mostrou e que já falamos sobre, algumas vezes aqui no bloguento. Acho que para moi é a melhor banda-duo-couple de 2009. Just gorgeous! Showzito deles aqui em San Pablo seria batutíssimo.
Swedish husband & wife duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums have gone ahead and made a video for "My Heart," the album closer on their excellent sophomore album, The Snake. The clip, directed and animated by Swedish artist Sara Frisk, features a lot of pleasant, watercolor animation, including hearts that change colors, and one that might be a grenade, perhaps a kind of love grenade? The Snake is out now on the Leaf Label.
Weird, wonderful and unexpectedly deep for just a duo, Wildbirds & Peacedrums are unique band to say the least. The Swedish pair are now on their second LP together in the form of last years The Snake. Buried inside the record was this track here by the name of My Heart and now, it's been given a video.