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Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds

By Claudia | Reviews

On silken paws he comes and it may be that you won’t hear Ólafur Arnalds at first. But once you’ve listen to him there will be no escape. What this 22 year old “boy” from Iceland does is absolutely incredible. Gentle piano tunes mixed with melancholic classical strings are pervaded with electronic elements. These classical compositions

Alexander Wolfe - Morning brings a flood

Alexander Wolfe – Morning brings a flood

By Claudia | Reviews

04.09.09 @Spice of Life, Soho and Monkey Chews, Camden Without any doubt, Alexander Wolfe was one of the most amazing artists I’ve seen in the last few months. His music as well as his lyrics create a dense sound that makes you feel melancholy and comfortable at the same time. And somehow that seems to

Yppah - They know what ghost know

Yppah – They know what ghost know

By Claudia | Reviews

There is one genre in this universe which I never wanted to return: shoegaze. These thin and ugly guys who stood on the stage and you were wondering if they are still alive or are just moved by electronical impulses of their guitars. Fortunately these days are over (sorry to all fans of “My bloody

Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement

Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement

By Claudia | Reviews

When you start to listen you may get an idea where Mayer Hawthorne got his inspiration from. And it’s just so unbelievable how his voice pampers you with love and desperation. You want to dance, you have to sing along, you need to click your fingers and move your shoulders to the rhythm. Just slip

Ben Howard - These Waters EP

Ben Howard – These Waters EP

By Claudia | Reviews

If I had to describe his music I would say Ben Howard’s voice is somewhere between José Gonzales and Cat Stevens and his awesome guitar skills remind me in a certain way of Joni Mitchell. But lucky me, I don’t have to do this. I am still trying to figure out how he combines this comfortable