Unlike last week’s bunch of Swedes, who allowed me to wholeheartedly embrace the beautiful frosty melancholy of the current season, this week’s ‘song of the week’ providers (Swedish group Marching Band) serve as a warm respite from the long cold … Continue reading
As pleasing as it may be to listen to an artist and realize that your high expectations were met or exceeded, it may be an even greater thrill to find yourself awed by something truly terrific from a band or … Continue reading
It was a well worn path that led me to my current affection for Swedish folk trio Junip. Band front man Jose Gonzalez entrenched himself firmly in my personal pantheon of unquestionably great album makers with his 2005 solo output … Continue reading
A reliable source once told me that asking the questions “who, what, when, where and why” was a proven starting point when undertaking any journalistic endeavor. There may have been a “how” in there also, but memory fails. With full … Continue reading
World Wide Whale 