Chairlift – Something
2012/01/27
Cheyenne Marie Mize – We Don’t Need
2012/01/27
Hello there. This new EP by singer-songwriter Cheyenne Marie Mize was added to Spotify a couple of days ago. Enjoy!
(Note: Many notable new releases are still not available in all Spotify countries, which means I can’t write about them unless I change my policy. And, for now, I actually kind of like to have this restriction.)
Cheyenne Marie Mize – We Don’t Need
Hospitality – Hospitality
2012/01/26
Hi. The sweet upcoming* debut album by Hospitality was added early to Spotify two days ago. Genre: indie pop. Enjoy!
(*I normally wait until release date, in this case January 31, before writing about an album, but I have a feeling this one is staying.)
Hospitality – Hospitality
Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend
2012/01/25
Hi. The new Porcelain Raft album was added to Spotify a couple of days ago. Genre: dream pop. Read some reviews and enjoy!
Porcelain Raft – Strange Weekend
Let’s Say We Did – Let’s Say We Did
2012/01/24
Good evening. The self-titled debut album by Let’s Say We Did was released two months ago and added to Spotify last week. Genre: pop/rock. Enjoy!
Let’s Say We Did – Let’s Say We Did
Tenniscoats – Papa’s Ear
2012/01/24
Hey. From a very recent Spotify update comes the beautiful new album by Japanese band Tenniscoats. Genre: avant-garde pop. Enjoy!
(Note: I’m going back home today so there could be another update later tonight.)
Tenniscoats – Papa’s Ear
First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar
2012/01/23
Hi there! The excellent new album by First Aid Kit has now been added in full. Genre: folk. Enjoy!
(Version for Spain here)
(US version should be added tomorrow)
(Recommended listening!)
(Edit: New playlist, Spotinews 061)
First Aid Kit – The Lion’s Roar
D’Marc Cantu – Fallen
2012/01/22
Hey. Are you in the mood for some intense house music? If yes, please check out this album by D’Marc Cantu and enjoy!
(One review here)
D’Marc Cantu – Fallen
Diagrams – Black Light
2012/01/21
Good morning. From a recent Spotify update comes this solid album by Diagrams. Genre: pop. Read this review and enjoy!
(Version for Austria and Switzerland here)
Diagrams – Black Light
Matthew Dear – Headcage EP
2012/01/20
Hello. This new EP by Matthew Dear was added to Spotify a couple of days ago. Genre: electronic. Enjoy!
(US version here)
Matthew Dear – Headcage EP
Ani DiFranco – Which Side Are You On?
2012/01/19
Hey. I will be on the road for the next couple of days, but will keep on updating the blog. As you have noticed there are not that many notable 2012 releases out yet (next week should be better) and restrictions are no help either. Anyhow, here is the new album by singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco. Enjoy!
(US version here)
Ani DiFranco – Which Side Are You On?
Anna Ihlis – Long before my hair got black
2012/01/18
Howdy folks. The new album by Swedish singer-songwriter Anna Ihlis was just added to Spotify. Enjoy!
Anna Ihlis – Long before my hair got black
Guided By Voices – Let’s Go Eat The Factory
2012/01/17
Hello friends. The latest album by Guided By Voices was added to Spotify yesterday. Genre: rock. Read some reviews and enjoy!
(US version here)
Guided By Voices – Let’s Go Eat The Factory
Todd Terje – It’s the Arps EP
2012/01/16
Hi there. From a very recent Spotify update comes the latest EP by Todd Terje. Genre: electronic (space disco). Enjoy!
Todd Terje – It’s the Arps EP
Jennifer O’Connor – I Want What You Want
2012/01/15
Howdy. This solid album by American singer-songwriter Jennifer O’Connor was added to Spotify last year. Enjoy!
Jennifer O’Connor – I Want What You Want
Swod – Drei
2012/01/14
Hi there. The latest album by Swod was added to Spotify not that long ago. Genre: ambient/electronic. Enjoy!
Swod – Drei
Floex – Zorya
2012/01/13
Hey. This dynamic new album by Czech composer Floex (aka Tomáš Dvořák) is a fairly recent addition to Spotify. Genre: ambient/electronic. Enjoy!
Floex – Zorya
Alcest – Les voyages de l’âme
2012/01/12
Hi. The latest album by Alcest is a delight. Genre: shoegaze/black metal. Enjoy!
Alcest – Les voyages de l’âme
The Little Willies – For The Good Times
2012/01/11
Hello. The pleasant new album by The Little Willies is a very recent addition to the Spotify library. Read some reviews and enjoy!
(Genre: alt-country)
The Little Willies – For The Good Times
Conspiracy Of Owls
2012/01/10
Howdy. I’m back*. Here is a good album from 2010, which I think was recently added to Spotify. Genre: pop/rock. Enjoy Conspiracy Of Owls!
(*I just had to go away to a warmer climate for a week.)
Conspiracy Of Owls – Conspiracy Of Owls
Avi Buffalo – Avi Buffalo
2011/12/30
Hey. It’s time for my last blog post of 2011*. Here is my favourite album of 2010. It was added for many Spotify users not that long ago. Genre: pop. Enjoy Avi Buffalo!
(*I’m going away for a couple of days. See you next week and Happy New Year!)
(Version for France and the UK here.)
Avi Buffalo – Avi Buffalo
Seekae – +Dome
2011/12/29
Hey. Here is another good one for my 2011 Mega Project. Enjoy Seekae!
(Genre: experimental/ambient/electronic)
(US version here.)
Seekae – +Dome
Cold Mailman EP
2011/12/28
Hi there. This cozy EP by Norwegian band Cold Mailman was added to Spotify many months ago. Genre: pop/rock. Enjoy!
Cold Mailman – Cold Mailman EP
Le Corbeau – Moth on the Headlight
2011/12/27
Hello. I’m back. This fine album by Le Corbeau was added to Spotify earlier this year. Read this review and enjoy!
(Genre: dream pop/shoegaze)
Le Corbeau – Moth on the Headlight
Albums of 2011: 10-1
2011/12/20
Hello. These are my top 10 albums of the year. Now I’m taking a week off for Christmas. Happy holidays and enjoy!
(The previous posts: 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 )
(Or check out this playlist with one track from each album.)
10. Widowspeak – Widowspeak
09. The Sandwitches – Mrs. Jones’ Cookies
08. Youth Lagoon – The Year of Hibernation
07. tUnE-yArDs – W H O K I L L
06. I Break Horses – Hearts
05. Yuck – Yuck
04. Tommy Guerrero – Lifeboats and Follies
03. John Maus – We Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves
02. Wild – Flag – Wild Flag
01. Ringo Deathstarr – Colour Trip
Albums of 2011: 20-11
2011/12/19
Hey. The final part will be up tomorrow and then I will take a week off for Christmas. Enjoy!
20. Rubik – Solar
19. Lia Ices – Grown Unknown
18. Skeletons – People
17. Wet Illustrated – 1x1x1
16. PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
15. Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde
14. The Loom – Teeth
13. Tennis – Cape Dory
12. Ha Ha Tonka – Death of a Decade
11. Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost
Albums of 2011: 30-21
2011/12/18
Hello. Here we go again. Enjoy!
30. Clive Tanaka y su orquesta – Jet Set Siempre 1°
29. Sandro Perri – Impossible Spaces
28. Eilen Jewell – Queen of the Minor Key
27. Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo
26. Implodes – Black Earth
25. Yawn – Open Season
24. The Andersen Tapes – As I Write ‘Today’ Ten Times
23. Emika – Emika
22. Part Time – What Would You Say?
21. EMA – Past Life Martyred Saints
Albums of 2011: 40-31
2011/12/17
Hi. Over the next four days I will present my top 40 albums of 2011. Please note that all albums were available in most Spotify countries a couple of months ago, but I haven’t checked them this week. Enjoy!
(And in case you are new around here, just move the mouse over the album cover to see the title and click to open the album in Spotify.)
40. Jonathan Johansson – Klagomuren
39. Real Estate – Days
38. The Mast – Wild Poppies
37. M83 – Hurry Up, We´re Dreaming
36. Papercranes – Let’s Make Babies in the Woods
35. Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes
34. Jonathan Wilson – Gentle Spirit
33. Puro Instinct – Headbangers in Ecstasy
32. Future Islands – On the Water
31. Moon Duo – Mazes
Standard Connection – Northland
2011/12/16
Hi again. It’s time for some jazz. This album by Standard Connection was released and added to Spotify last month. Enjoy!
Standard Connection – Northland
Mina Tindle – Mina Tindle EP
2011/12/16
Good morning. The self-titled debut EP by singer-songwriter Mina Tindle was added to Spotify earlier this fall. Enjoy!
Mina Tindle – Mina Tindle EP
