dubious intentions LP
released in iceland in oct. 2006
will be released in Norway and Germany late 2007
available online now:
tracks:
01. dead man's hand
02. gravity song
03. suicide sing-a-long
04. nothing for me
05. eyes meet
06. blood red moon
07. funny bone
08. song for the end of the world
09. we're the same
10. pass it on
11. follow my voice
airwaves EP
released in iceland in oct. 2005
not available
tracks:
01. eyes meet
02. nothing for me
03. song for the end of the world (remix)
04. follow my voice (remix)
05. funny bone (remix)
A blend of midnight melodies, bittersweet melancholy and sweeping romanticism.
They are a reverse evolution, from the PC to a full blown six piece band. They where fashioned in the digital realm an electronic duo in January 2004, around the peerless song writing of Beggi Dan & Jón Gunnar.
Shadow Parade then moved from Akureyri to Reykjavík in pursuit of their music dream.With the relocation came a musical re-think. The duo decided the classic material they where producing would benefit from a broader sound palatte and the warmth of traditional instruments.
The first recruits to the expanded line up where brothers Andri Magnusson, bass and Magnus Orn Magnusson drums. As a rhythm section they have a telepathic groove that only siblings can produce.
With the advent of such rhythmic dynamism the hard drive was switched off and the songs began to blossom. Shadow Parade completed their line up with the addition of Orn Eldjarn on guitar and Bjarni Margeirsson ..s and the rich complex sound of Shadow Parade was completed.
Shadow Parade are masters of the carefully crafted gritty folky-rock with additional darkness and starling intent. The mix of gravity defying guitars and emotive vocals that
fly from the speakers and bury themselves in your memory. This is music with passion, soul and depth. Shadow Parade's hard work and talent is about to be unleashed
on the world in the form of their debut LP Dubious Intentions.
What is it about Iceland that seems so perfect for atmospheric art-pop? Whatever it is, it's just a short matter of time until you'll hear Shadow Parade's name mentioned with the likes of Bjork and Sigur Ros. The artistry is already there...so your job is to order the record and show it off to all your hipster friends. Albums this great shouldn't be secrets. Play it loud on rainy and snowy days. I love it! - www.theblackandwhitemag.com
Iceland's Shadow Parade started life as an electronic duo before deciding to expand their sound. It's now the more traditional instruments that dominate and the computer has been turned off. The band produce a warm fragile take on indie that has echo's of Coldplay, Turin Brakes and the more guitar based end of Radiohead's back catalogue.
Dead Man's Hands is the perfect showcase for Beggi Dan's emotive vocals. The chorus kicks like a mule on speed, with guitars blasting through the mix. The warped Americana of Gravity showcases the band's range. They could be the biggest thing to come out of Iceland since, as cliches have it, Bjork. -www.musicomh.com
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GetRvk. com presents: Music and Arts Festival 4 - 6 April.
A independent fundraiser for GetRvk. com where over 30 Musicians and Artists from Iceland, U.S.A. and Russia will display their work and have it on sale. All the art that will be sold will go directly into the artist's pocket.
Location: The Old Ó. Johnson & Kaaber Coffee factory Sætún 8 105 Reykjavik Iceland
Entrance Fee: 1.000 isk.
Opening Hours:
Friday: 17:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 21:00
Along with this:
Friday @ Barinn Laugavegur 22
22:00 - 00:00 Rock Night Jón Tígur Jan Mayen Wulfgang
00:00 - 05:00 Lazy with Funk, Disco and Hip Hop
Saturday @ Barinn, Laugavegur 22
00:00 - 05:30 Club Night: DJ Yamaho Hunk Of A Man DJ Shaft Karíus & Baktus
dubious intentions er örugglega uppáhalds rúnta-um-kvöld platan mín, fæ ekki nóg af henni.
.. Svo kom spammið. --------- Upcoming releases:
Kybalion EP
Heavenly ambient/drone reminiscent of Nadja's calmest moments, limited to a mere 100 copies of jewel cased CDr's with a professionally printed booklet and backside. Some fucker will probably release it on a gatefold 180 gram vinyl five years from now, you better own the original release! (and then sell it on ebay for 85$)
Prayer of the Dying - Ghastly Laments EP
This one man black/death metal band most varied and atmospheric effort yet. EP in cassette format including new versions of Delirium and Witches Sabbath, and unreleased dark ambient instrumental tracks. (Limited edition ep, 50 copies only).
