my heart belongs to cecilia winter. interview #29
There’s music that reaches a place inside of us that seems to put us in contact with something ancestral, ancient inside of us; something like you being aware of this long line connecting you with the first human beings and their effort to, culturally, evolve.
My Heart Belongs To Cecilia Winter hits me in that way. It is extremely contemporary but it has this medieval feel to it (melodically and also visually speaking).
Of course, the idea of death permeating the album also gives an extra help to create this sort of bond with once-upon-a-time-being-and-feelings…
This trio from Switzerland released their first album ‘Our Love Will Cut Through Everything’ a few months ago. A beautiful, strong and deeply evocative collection of songs that surely stands out as one of the most creative things of the year.
I talked with Thom (vocals and guitar) about who’s Cecilia Winter, influences, death, the album, comparisons with Arcade Fire and the indie scene in Switzerland. Check his (beautiful) words…
My Heart Belongs To Cecilia Winter hits me in that way. It is extremely contemporary but it has this medieval feel to it (melodically and also visually speaking).
Of course, the idea of death permeating the album also gives an extra help to create this sort of bond with once-upon-a-time-being-and-feelings…This trio from Switzerland released their first album ‘Our Love Will Cut Through Everything’ a few months ago. A beautiful, strong and deeply evocative collection of songs that surely stands out as one of the most creative things of the year.
I talked with Thom (vocals and guitar) about who’s Cecilia Winter, influences, death, the album, comparisons with Arcade Fire and the indie scene in Switzerland. Check his (beautiful) words…
neverever. interview #28
Neverever is the creative vehicle used by husband and wife Jihae and Wallace Meek. They live in L.A. (after spending some time in Glasgow, Mr. Meek’s hometown) and released ‘Angelic Swells’ (under Slumberland Records) back in May, an album combining elements ranging from the 20’s doo wop, passing through 50’s rock’n’roll, 60’s surf music, 70’s psychedelia and 80’s punk. It is practically a music class from track #01 to #11 (or a little less than 33 minutes).
Angelic Swells is one of the most refreshing and uplifting albums released this year. It’s sunny, vibrant, hot, sweaty and still holds the glamour of a colorful yellow-ish picture taken in the 60’s. It also has this young and rebel sense of innocence and lust of young lovers making out at a drive-in.
Follow Jihae talking about their origins, the making of the album, (literally) crazy sound engineers and how MJ’s death may have influenced the band in unconscious ways.
01. So, from the beginning: first there was The Champagne Socialists. Tell us about the period that made you rethink the band and turn into ‘Neverever’. And what’s the inspiration behind the name?
One day it just kinda dawned on us that we really didn't like the name. Mike Schulman from Slumberland asked us if we wanted to put out a 7" with him and of course we said yes, but we didn't really have time to change the name. When we saw it in print on the single we decided it had to go.
We just kinda wanted something that was nondescript and short. I think it may have been around the time MJ passed too, which might have slipped in subconsciously. Woops.
Angelic Swells is one of the most refreshing and uplifting albums released this year. It’s sunny, vibrant, hot, sweaty and still holds the glamour of a colorful yellow-ish picture taken in the 60’s. It also has this young and rebel sense of innocence and lust of young lovers making out at a drive-in.
Follow Jihae talking about their origins, the making of the album, (literally) crazy sound engineers and how MJ’s death may have influenced the band in unconscious ways.
01. So, from the beginning: first there was The Champagne Socialists. Tell us about the period that made you rethink the band and turn into ‘Neverever’. And what’s the inspiration behind the name?
One day it just kinda dawned on us that we really didn't like the name. Mike Schulman from Slumberland asked us if we wanted to put out a 7" with him and of course we said yes, but we didn't really have time to change the name. When we saw it in print on the single we decided it had to go.
We just kinda wanted something that was nondescript and short. I think it may have been around the time MJ passed too, which might have slipped in subconsciously. Woops.
the whatevers. interview #27
Today we talk with The Whatevers. A band that makes that sweet mix of lo-fi, 90’s twee and a sensible approach to the subjects that make an indiepop heart skip a bit.
I got to know them via Holiday Records and found out they had more songs available for free download on Last.fm. They have some covers (including ‘Where Damage Isn’t Already Done’ by The Radio Dept.) and ‘Marshmallow Soundtracks’.
They are recording their first album that’ll be called ‘Art and Sex’’. You can check some of the new songs on their myspace. ‘Repeat To Fade’ is simply beautiful.
The Whatevers make simple and unpretentious tunes with a DIY sense and a genuine love for music. It’s music for parlour games and sunny weekends spent on the porch.
So here's Mike, Kate, Emily and Al talking about beginnings, dreams, synaesthesia and music, of course...
I got to know them via Holiday Records and found out they had more songs available for free download on Last.fm. They have some covers (including ‘Where Damage Isn’t Already Done’ by The Radio Dept.) and ‘Marshmallow Soundtracks’.
They are recording their first album that’ll be called ‘Art and Sex’’. You can check some of the new songs on their myspace. ‘Repeat To Fade’ is simply beautiful.
The Whatevers make simple and unpretentious tunes with a DIY sense and a genuine love for music. It’s music for parlour games and sunny weekends spent on the porch.
she'll be eating her nails when i'm famous
She'll Be Eating Her Nails When I'm Famous ~ s/t (Holiday Records, 2010)
When I thought the year was over, musically speaking, She'll Be Eating Her Nails When I'm Famous comes with 'Stay (or Go Away)'. The song can be found on their single released under Holiday Records.
Little - nothing! - is known about this band or artist... take a look at their completely empty myspace.
The only information comes from their Holiday single release description:
"They're not actually Russians, they're from North Caucasus but close enough."
The first track, Santa from the Space, is an ok song... wasn't really impressed or carried away by the sound.
Stay (or go away) is a gem. The mellow, 'I don't care' voice repeatedly singing 'Stay/ Go away' is heartbreaking and the kind of voice that makes you consciously think: hmm, this voice is good to hear; it seems that it's dripping something inside my ears. Well, very subjective, I know. So in the end is heartbreaking but also incredibly soothing.
The song has a beautiful arrangement... beautiful guitars just punctuating the song as in a 60's ballad and synths quietly giving an atmosphere to the song. Everything works extremely well together.
Great song for late night hours (spent alone (in the kitchen)).
When I thought the year was over, musically speaking, She'll Be Eating Her Nails When I'm Famous comes with 'Stay (or Go Away)'. The song can be found on their single released under Holiday Records.
Little - nothing! - is known about this band or artist... take a look at their completely empty myspace.
The only information comes from their Holiday single release description:
"They're not actually Russians, they're from North Caucasus but close enough."
The first track, Santa from the Space, is an ok song... wasn't really impressed or carried away by the sound.
Stay (or go away) is a gem. The mellow, 'I don't care' voice repeatedly singing 'Stay/ Go away' is heartbreaking and the kind of voice that makes you consciously think: hmm, this voice is good to hear; it seems that it's dripping something inside my ears. Well, very subjective, I know. So in the end is heartbreaking but also incredibly soothing.
The song has a beautiful arrangement... beautiful guitars just punctuating the song as in a 60's ballad and synths quietly giving an atmosphere to the song. Everything works extremely well together.
Great song for late night hours (spent alone (in the kitchen)).
01. Santa From the Space
02. Stay (or Go Away)
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