Ghost-writer: Nils of Ella Guru on (good) Norwegian music

Here we are gathered today to dispel any myths or stereotypes about Norwegian music (weird? yes; all heavy metal? no). A great write-up from a music fan that knows the deal.
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hmm…where to start? ah…right, the beginning.

DePress

was along with The Aller Værste, whom will be discussed further down, just about the only norwegian post-punk [...]

A Midsummer Night’s Jam

There was a storm yesterday, and as plastic bags were swallowed by the cafe latte hole in the sky, people running for cover down in the streets, girls screaming It’s Raining Men! I was just playing music in my head.

A Sunny Day In Glasgow – The Best Summer Ever
The Avalanches – Summer Crane
Cocteau Twins – [...]

a loose cannonball part 1 (mxtp)

A pletora of artists for you on this.. (I’m considering terminating eashfa or updating more rarely than I have because well, that’s the tragedy of my character and I can never really finish off what I start) one of the final posts.
I get urges to post like anyone else. But then I type and retype [...]

Ginger pieces for my Little Red Riding Hoods

 

I’m out until the 12th or the 13th, depending when or if I choose to come back from Open’er. But before I go, here’s some of my favourite music to smoke, eat, shower, walk, imagine driving, drink a nice bevvie to, this darkening side of 2006.
Love Is All – Make Out Fall Out Make [...]

Eskiimo

the word mixtape as you know by now, avid reader (or not) , conveys to me a complex act, involving to several degrees of inner torment both passion for music and placement skills. it's an entrepreneurial endeavour almost, an act of friendship, narcissism because you can't wait to see the reaction. music can only say [...]