Download Special: The Sound of Young Denmark

Quite by chance, I've found myself listening almost exclusively to music from Denmark recently. When I realized this, I thought it would be a good idea to put some of the best stuff I've heard into a mix for Dead Flowers visitors. Too short to be a comprehensive guide, too dark to be a summer mix, "The Sound of Young Denmark" should still be a good introduction to the country's most intriguing artists. Of course, if I missed somebody, let me know in comments. Enjoy...

Listen/Download:
"The Sound of Young Denmark"

Tracklist:
1. Sune Rose Wagner: "Afgrunden"
2. Mew: "Wherever" (Re-recorded Version)
3. Moi Caprice: "The Art of Kissing Properly"
4. The Raveonettes: "Lust"
5. Under Byen: "Palads"
6. Chimes & Bells: "Stand Still"
7. Choir of Young Believers: "Hollow Talk"

Under Byen: Legesag

Listen/Download:
"Legesag"
[Band Website]
[Band Myspace]
[Band Wiki]

Thunderbear: Pas Pa Du Ikke Falder I!

Listen/Download:
"Pas Pa Du Ikke Falder I!"
[Artist Website]

Under Byen: Batteri Gernerator

Listen:

[Download the MP3 Here]
[Band Website]
[Band Myspace]

Under Byen on KEXP

The excellent KEXP Blog does a nice write-up of Under Byen on occasion of their live session for the station:

If you’re a fan of Sigur Ros, Bjork, the experimental side of Radiohead, the meditative hypnosis of Godspeed You Black Emperor! and the moodiness of Portishead you need to see Under Byen. Seattleites have the fortunate opportunity to check out this Danish band open for the Album Leaf Tuesday night at Neumo’s (rounding out this killer bill is Arthur & Yu).

After obsessing the good part of a year over the majestic beauty of their third album (first North America release) Samme Stof Som Stof, I witnessed their splendor firsthand when they performed for KEXP during our March SXSW broadcast. The experimental electronic rock collective exceeded expectations creating deeply emotional soundscapes at times delicate and introspective, at times bombastic and mind numbing.

[Listen to the Session Here]

Listen to "Vinterbørn":

[Download the MP3 Here]
[Band Website]
[Band Myspace]

Under Byen: Palads

Listen:

[Download the MP3 Here]