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AMG Review of Miike Snow
Jason Lymangrover
All Music GuideTo get the formalities out of the way, Miike Snow is not a singer/songwriter named Mike. Miike Snow isn't even a he, actually. It's an indie-electro pop trio, made up of singer Andrew Wyatt of Fires of Rome and Swedish (hence the double "i" in the name) mega producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, otherwise known as Bloodshy & Avant. Those familiar with Bloodshy & Avant's track record -- working with Britney Spears, Madonna, and Kylie Minogue -- will know that they're capable of making top-notch pop gloss geared for the dancefloor. But the question here is, "can they create music that isn't designed for club-goers and teeny boppers?" With their self-titled release, they do make light, inoffensive pop with twinkling synths and unshakable choruses, but it's a pretty substantial shift in style from their past gigs. Consistent throughout, the album's more suited for a coffee shop or a Sunday morning drive than a night out with the girls, with its fill of slick mid-tempo beats and Swedish twee glee. Starting with a hook that doesn't sound too far off from a Vampire Weekend cut (not a surprising reference point, since Miike Snow's repertoire of remixes includes a version of "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance"), dubby synths circulate around flighty vocals with heavy sentiments: "I change shapes just to hide in this place, but I'm still, I'm still an animal." Slight of hand seems to be one of the group's best tricks, as they take lyrics with moody undertones to unexpectedly joyous heights. When the second track, "Burial" -- a slice of pop that's as instantly accessible as the first -- starts with the line, "Misery is all we know lately," the music box keyboards never hint at anything but a sweet little ditty. Production tricks are used just enough to keep the sound fresh as Karlsson and Winnberg rifle through their folders of synth sounds and plug-ins, all the while adding arpeggiated bleeps, Moog pads, and the occasional octave effect to enhance vocal parts. As talented as they are, they could have easily gone overboard with the studio wizardry, but they show enough restraint to never break the illusion that this is a simple, easy listening, electro-pop record. There's no lack of artists making similar sounding music -- MGMT, Pop Levi, White Williams, and even Animal Collective come to mind -- but Miike Snow is ambitious and fun enough that they're worth checking out.
Album Review: Miike Snow – Miike Snow
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Miike Snow is actually a band and not a man. Yeah I was caught out by that one a little bit, mainly because of that fast talking Kiwi, Zane Lowe. But enough of this confusion lets get down to some detail. Miike Snow originate from Sweden and consist of Andrew Wyatt who is the main [...]
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Album Review: Miike Snow – Miike Snow
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Miike Snow is a collaboration between Swedes Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (famed producing/writing duo Bloodshy and Avant) and American musician/songwriter/producer Andrew Wyatt. I’ve heard conflicting stories on the origin of the band’s name, so I’m not touching that with a ten-foot pole. Instead, what I am going to talk about: their electro [...]
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Video Premiere: Miike Snow – Animal
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Here’s the official video for Animal from the Swedish band Miike Snow. We dig it, do you?If you like it, buy the single or the album on iTunes: Share This Article and Enjoy:
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Video: Miike Snow “Silvia”
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New video for the latest Miike Snow single “Silvia”, which officially drops on January 25th. This is actually one of my favorite songs on the album, shit sounds so damn beautiful. The video is quite cold and stark with the band making an appearance in it as well. Marcus Söderlund is the director of the [...]
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Music Video Premiere: Miike Snow - Animal
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Music Video Premiere: Miike Snow - AnimalMiike Snow are out with the video to their new single “Animal”, off the Stockholm, Sweden Indie Pop group’s self-titled debut album, out now on Downtown Records. Watch the Anthony Dickenson directed video below…
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[Fresh Video] Miike Snow – Silvia
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OUR FAVORITE Swedish band Miike Snow have put out their new music video for the song ‘Silvia’ dropping as a single on January 25th. Leave it to Miike Snow to always come up with an intense fusion of imagery and sound across all their music videos. We Like!Miike Snow – SilviaDownload audio file (miikesnowsilvia.mp3)iTunes
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Miike Snow “Silvia” (Music Video)
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Miike Snow have released a video for their new single, “Silvia” which will be released January 25th. “Silvia” was always an early highlight of Miike Snow’s self-titled album, for me, and I’m glad it’s finally being released as a single. The video for “Silvia” is dramatic and dark in a Cormac McCarthy meets Danny Boyle sort of way. Watch it below: RIP...
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Miike Snow Prep Full North American Tour
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Everybody’s new favorite Swedish pop group, Miike Snow, are heading out on a big U.S./Canada tour starting this September. Following the release of their self titled debut, the Swedes have developed a strong following based on their catchy licks and well-structured songs. Here are the tour dates…9/15 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge9/16 - [...]
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Album Review: Miike Snow – Miike Snow
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Miike Snow is actually a band and not a man. Yeah I was caught out by that one a little bit, mainly because of that fast talking Kiwi, Zane Lowe. But enough of this confusion lets get down to some detail. Miike Snow originate from Sweden and consist of Andrew Wyatt who is the main [...]
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Miike Snow – Miike Snow [Official Video]
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Miike Snows Black and Blue is one of my favourite tunes of the year. This is not far behind it.Miike Snow debut album on Amazon. (you need this)
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Miike Snow’s new video: Silvia
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The upcoming Miike Snow single & 4th one I think, will be released on January 25th.Miike Snow | Live | Buy**Summary** Go to website for downloads, videos & more.
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Miike Snow - Song For No One
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Miike Snow - Song For No One My post-Bonnaroo catch up continues with a outrageously good self-titled album from Miike Snow released earlier this... (Visit my blog for more!)
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Reader Best of 2009: Christie
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Name: ChristieLocation: Philadelphia, PAFollow On TwitterAlbum: Miike Snow (self titled)Their whole album is good, but for some In Search Of makes my top song played in 2009.Album: Lungs – Florence + the MachineHands down my favorite find of the year.Album: Man on the Moon – Kid CudiThe is probably one of the rare times that [...]
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