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Jim Protector
Indie / Powerpop / Electronica

Shields Down syndrome




Norway

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Member Since3/24/2005
Band Websitewww.jimprotector.net
Band MembersAlex- vocals, bass, trumpet, synth, organ, drums and other gadgets
Jarle- vocals, guitar, organ, drums
Stein Ove- guitar, organ, synth, drums and other gadgets
Andreas- drums, electronix
InfluencesThe Cure, Dinosaur Jr., Arab Strap, Neutral Milk Hotel, Built To Spill, ELO, New Order, Devo, Sparklehorse, !!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!
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Sounds LikeThe Cure, Dinasour Jr., Arab Strap, Neutral Milk Hotel, Built To Spill
Record LabelSwitch off Records (Nor)
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Jim Protector

Jim Protector have emotion and sensuality running through their sounds like gold dust, and don't need any kind of cool posturing to hold them up further.
-Neil Jones, musicOMH.com, 22 September 2007

Since the modest instrument-fiddling and recording of odd little numbers on the family computer back in 2001, Jim Protector is now seven years down the road with stage appearances and/or recordings with Ken Stringfellow (the posies), Jad Fair (Half Japanese), Gary Olson (Ladybug Transistor), Garth Hudson (The Band), and members of Electric Soft Parade, Goldrush, and Danny And The Champions Of The World. The ever growing fan base is a brick by brick effort, due to the bands charm and at times mesmerizing concerts. Hailed as one of 15 important bands of the Oslo Underground scene, they maintain both feet on the ground, as loyal servants of their love of music.

They're an infectious and noisy indie rock four-piece all the way from Sweden's less trendy neighbour, Norway. These guys like their guitars turned up, way up. Whether they were locking into a post-punk groove or slinging out a bass-heavy dirge, the Protector guys kept it distorted and loud. Not surprisingly, the vocals often ended up buried beneath the wall of noise for most of the performance. They indulged the place in a frenzy of feedback on the finale and went over time, but, hey, they deserved the extra time.
-Chartattack, June 11, 2007

This quartet is a dive into indie-rock eclecticism, and both audience and critics have stated their inability to label the group as one thing over another. The mix of electro-rock, disco, jangle, noise and old school emo brings bands such as the Cure, Dinosaur Jr., New Order, Arab Strap and Velvet underground to mind, making it both a correct and incorrect observation. After releasing a few EP’s during the early days of this century, Jim Protector started working on their first full-length release; ”Shields Down”, in an abandoned smelting-plant in 2004, a DIY-project every step of the way, with the boys serving as musicians as well as engineers and paying for the whole thing by digging deep into student loans and life savings. When bass-player and vocalist Alex Svanberg met Ken Stringfellow before a Posies-show in Trondheim, it would be the start of a beautiful collaboration beginning with Ken laying down a guitar track and backing vocals on the album’s title track, and ending up with him mixing the whole thing in 2 different studios in 2 different corners of the world. Jim Protector chose Living Room studio in Oslo for their first leg and the legendary Soundhouse in Seattle for the second and final leg. With Stringfellow serving as a mad hatter of ideas, he and the protector boys put triple shifts and gallons of espresso into two weeks of no sleep and a lot of tweaking and turning of knobs. Another year would pass, though, before Jim Protector would release the result, with gigs and a poker-funded loan supporting the manufacturing of the CD, but in late May 2007 “Shields Down” had its official release in Norway. It was well received by the few with a leg into the Norwegian underground, and highly overlooked by the rest.

Regardless, with word of mouth serving slowly and steadily, Jim Protector’s abilities as a competent live band brought the attention of Canada’s 1 showcase for new independent music, the NXNE-festival. Of about 500 acts of 2007, only two were from Scandinavia, the other being “The Soundtrack Of Our Lives” from Sweden. After touring The North East of USA and returning home for a set of festival-gigging, one of the largest Glossy magazines in Norway did a full two page interview of Jim Protector, a rather bold move for a celebre-orientated magazine. Jim protector also appeared at the legendary indie-festival “Truck” just outside of Oxford, UK. Recently they have submitted tracks for various compilations, among them an American tribute-album for the posies, and a collection of songs by Norwegian bands targeted for the Chinese market. 2008 will see the birth of a brand new animated Jim Protector music video and the vinyl version of “Shields Down”, both supported by external sources. More touring and work on their follow-up album will prove this band to be the little engine that could…

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Jul 9 2009 9:39 PM

For yourself & your friends :)

Here's a free 19 song pop mixtape if you would like to have it :)
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have a lovely weekend.

hugs,
Christopher

p.s. Nebraska Pop Festival will be August 27th through August 30th in beautiful Omaha, Nebraska. Please spread the word.
Raj





Jul 10 2009 4:12 AM

Thank you so much for your friendship and support!! Keep in touch!
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Jun 25 2009 4:03 PM

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Jul 9 2009 4:47 PM

MISERY RECORDS / DARK COLESEUM RECORDS /
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Slam Season And Breakdown Take Over The City
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Featuring :

DYING FOR AUTOPSY
ARHEUM REVERT
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VENTORIOR
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CUM BHENG
DECRYPTORY
KHALITZBURG
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BIRTH OF APOCALYPSE

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TICKET : RM 13.30
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Lets come !! It Was A Slam Season and Breakdown Your Neck And Mosh Dance !!
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Jun 26 2009 8:04 PM

Hellloooo,

Dante's Dream present "Gamers unite", the official song for the GAMES CONVENTION ONLINE fair. Feel free to listen to it and download it for free at www.dantesdream.de

All the best,

Dante's Dream
Yore Records





Jun 29 2009 7:18 PM

Deep House Soldiers Shall Unite !
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Jun 29 2009 12:31 AM

Our new EP is available online. Check our myspace for details. The first track is up on our page if you wanna check it out. Hope you enjoy!
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Jun 30 2009 8:53 AM

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Jun 24 2009 2:17 AM

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Jun 25 2009 12:35 PM

MISERY RECORDS / DARK COLESEUM RECORDS /
DEMIGOD RECORDS Presents :

SOUND OF ANIMAL KINGDOM Showcase :
Indie Vs Brutal Edition...

Featuring :

MATHARI
FLIRTS
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AIFA BAND

VENTORIOR
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DATE : 04 / 07 / 09
TIME : 2 PM
TICKET : RM 7.77
VENUE : EVOLUTION MUSIC STUDIO,
NEAR COSMO , NEAR PUBLIC BANK ,
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To View Flyers Please Go to :
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Lets come !! Do Wrestle and make a Mosh !!
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Jun 22 2009 12:32 PM

Hi Jim Protector
Don't miss the opportunity to play at the world's biggest festival for upcoming bands! Play at the best and biggest venues in your country. Sign up your band today at www.emergenzanordic.com
Hope to see your band ON stage!
All the best
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Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou





Jun 12 2009 9:50 AM

Hello there Jim Protector

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Jun 11 2009 9:58 AM

hi Jim Protector ,
our new release on Freakz Me Out is out now.
BONAPARTE vs MARKUS LANGE // "ANTi ANTi Remixes"

Remixes by:
Jaimie Fanatic (Mad Decent), Jaymo (BBC Radio 1), K-Paul (from Lexy & K-Paul) and many more.
Out on 12” vinyl & digital (like i-tunes & beatport)
we hope u like it. stay anti...;-)

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Jun 9 2009 7:39 AM

TORTUGA BAR - STORM EP (VIERSIEBEN RECORDS/FINETUNES) OUT NOW!

This online EP release (5 Tracks & Artwork) is not just an appetizer for the album which follows on June 26 - among the album versions of "Storm" (feat. Evan Dando) and "Feel the Love" it contains a remix of "Storm", made by labelmates Monocular, the track "Cavallo Pazzo (Song For Mondo Fumatore To Sing)" feat. Werner Kureinski, former member of Aheads and "Do It Right", a nice version of the Daniel Johnston song performed by Tortuga Bar and Navel.
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Jun 17 2009 12:30 AM

Hey! Ali from Heart Pharmacy here, Just wanted to say what's up and give you an update on my music.

1. My entire album is now available to stream on my Myspace page and available to purchase on iTunes.

2. My brand new music video for "Forever" is now out and viewable on my page.

Hope your doing awesome! Talk to ya Laters ; )

-Ali-
Heart Pharmacy
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Jun 5 2009 7:08 PM

Welcome to "our little family". We're glad to have you on board.

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May 31 2009 10:47 AM

Thanks for adding us! We appreciate your support.
VierSieben Records





Jun 5 2009 9:12 AM

TORTUGA BAR - STORM EP (VIERSIEBEN RECORDS/FINETUNES) OUT NOW!

This online EP release (5 Tracks & Artwork) is not just an appetizer for the album which follows on June 26 - among the album versions of "Storm" (feat. Evan Dando) and "Feel the Love" it contains a remix of "Storm", made by labelmates Monocular, the track "Cavallo Pazzo (Song For Mondo Fumatore To Sing)" feat. Werner Kureinski, former member of Aheads and "Do It Right", a nice version of the Daniel Johnston song performed by Tortuga Bar and Navel.
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May 29 2009 2:12 PM

Dear friends, our first EP is out.
Chers amis, notre premier EP est sorti.
Ödland
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May 27 2009 9:08 PM

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May 26 2009 11:02 PM

Thanks for adding Beneath the Fog Productions. Sorry for the long delay in sending a comment...
We have 7 new CDs available at reasonable prices, and free shipping.
Check out our online store, hope you like our selection.
Again, thanks for adding us.
Pack Up And Dance





May 26 2009 11:05 AM

After the successful Mozambique EP and various remixes on Pack Up And Dance in 2008, Soul Minority returns for some tribute and lavish music simplicity.
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May 21 2009 10:45 AM

NEW ALBUM OUT NOW
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May 21 2009 2:59 AM


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