Minneapolis Indie Quartet Hildur Victoria began as a solo project under the name of writer/vocalist Margaret Lane in 2007. With the addition of dynamic local musicians Jeremy Hanson, Joe Clark, and Jef Sundquist, the group began to evolve into a sonorous collective. By early 2009, the quartet started honing in on their distinct amalgam of rock, folk, and ethereal/ambient music.
The band's debut album, "Herringbone EP," was recorded live in the fall of 2009, and self-released soon after in December 2009, and is now available at the Electric Fetus and Treehouse Records.
Their single "Diamond Eyes" is now in rotation on radio stations 89.3 The Current and Radio K, with plans for national radio distribution in the near future.
Hildur Victoria continues to develop and expand their sound as they near completion of material for their new LP, with plans to record/tour late summer/fall 2010.
"...Hildur Victoria are some sort of forested soundtrack, something you would stumble upon wrapped in moss and ivy why feeling the pulsing effects of good dose of mescaline...The name conjures a baroque chamber-orchestra vibe, and in its own way, local indie quartet Hildur Victoria does not disappoint. The band’s lush instrumentation—provided by guitarist Joe Clark, bassist Jef Sundquist, and drummer Jeremy Hanson (also of Tapes 'N Tapes)—provides a scenic sonic backdrop for singer Margaret Lane’s sweet mezzo-soprano. Imagine a slowed-down Fleet Foxes fronted by a calmer Tori Amos, and you’re in the right ballpark." -Carl Swanson, The Onion A.V. Club
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just heard you ep... good stuff. our singer pete goes to macalester and said that hes seen you guys and dug the performance. we'd love it if you gave us listen if you get the chance.
It was by far the best Minneapolis show! Next time, no broken Wurlitzer and we will not be so tired. I think we will be back in the fall and I would love to have you guys play with us again !
Hopefully, Ian Anderson can do his FINE PR (again?) work to promote the show...HA!
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