Erlend �ye chats with PopMatters about the influence of French house music, his hatred of flutes, and why his dashing musical partner is such a hit with teenage Korean girls.Before this month, Norwegian acoustic duo Kings of Convenience had released only two albums in eight years, spending much of their time apart pursuing electro-pop side projects and making babies. On the heels of their Octobe..
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As Indie Shuffle describes it, “brilliant acoustic folk songs with just a touch of tropical whimsical” the talented Norwegian acoustic duo Kings of Convenience have released their new album “Declaration of Dependance” released today 10/20. A playful acoustic album with delightful melodies and the brilliant vocals of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe. The album [...]
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The trademark intimacy in the vocals, light-touch production and simplicity of the music, which is still mostly acoustic guitars, remains. But there are some differences. Violin comes to the fore on some of the songs, most notably ' Boat Behind', bringing a new jaunty feel to their...more here.
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Kings Of Convenience have a third long-player due (its only been five years) and though we've already had a sneak peak of the record earlier this month with Boat Behind, the twosome have gone and made another video for one of the forthcoming tracks.
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Kings of Convenience at long last have a new album, “Declaration of Dependence” (their first in five years!) dropping next month, on October 20th. The Norwegian duo is back to making delectable, utterly sweet & magnificently mellowed acoustic indie-pop, and their new single, Mrs. Cold, is true to form, an absolutely lovely loungey gem. We’re [...]
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Quiet is no longer the new loud and the Kings may need to up their game if they're to leave work of lasting value.It is not difficult to imagine two distinct responses to the third studio album by Erlend �ye and Eirik Glambek B�e, the Norwegian folk duo who make up the Kings of Convenience. One will be the inevitably enthusiastic welcome the band will receive from devoted fans who have been waitin
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The trademark intimacy in the vocals, light-touch production and simplicity of the music, which is still mostly acoustic guitars, remains. But there are some differences. Violin comes to the fore on some of the songs, most notably ' Boat Behind', bringing a new jaunty feel to their...more here.
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The reconvening of duo Erlend Øye and Eirik Bøe might get some hot under the cardigan collar, but is their latest, Declaration of Dependence, worth the wait?
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I just came back from Krabi which is seaside province located in the Andaman Sea. I and my friends set up a beach party. One of my friends, Chris, takes a charge of music. I’ve damn cool stuffs in iPOD that is what Chris said. Loads of Thai foods, beers, wines provided, looked good and very yummy. And yeah, Party is READY!!! While we were eating it was like nobody care what music was on. BUT wh.
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One of the greatest remixes I've heard. Reminds me of when I lived in Scotland.
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How am I just finding out about these guys? Annie intro'd me to Erlend Oye about a year ago, but how did his group Kings of Convenience not pop up on my radar until the other day? I have mog's homepage to thank for tonight's easy listening. ...and the thing is they've been around for a while apparently... dag yo.
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On this neat little gem The Kings Of Convenience remind me of Brewer & Shipley. they've taken Tom Petty's plaintive panic and transformed it into a communal celebration. Not great, but not too bad.
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Bergen, Norway folk-pop duo the Kings of Convenience are set to release their third LP and first in five years—Declaration of Independence. The album, set for release October 20th, contains the hushed melodies and intricate acoustic guitar work of "Mrs. Cold." The sweetly addictive track is one of the band's most accessible and instantly gratifying compositions to date.Kings of Convenience -
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The trademark intimacy in the vocals, light-touch production and simplicity of the music, which is still mostly acoustic guitars, remains. But there are some differences. Violin comes to the fore on some of the songs, most notably ' Boat Behind', bringing a new jaunty feel to their...more here.
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So I'm reading in Newsweek that there is a new dating service called rocknrolldating.com and figured that it might be amusing to check it out. Find a woman that shares my love of crowded festivals, ticket surcharges,The RIAA, Emo, and The Dave Mathews Band. We could meet at a club and attempt to dance will attempting to lift out feet off the sticky club. We could share out mutual experiences o...
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