torsdag den 15. november 2012

Danish music in the world's biggest computer games



The Danish artist Sisse Marie has increased the opportunity to get an international breakthrough considerably after she has had her song 'Paralyzed' with the latest version of the computer game 'The Sims' - called 'The Sims Seasons'.

'The Sims' series is currently the world's largest computer games, and games are sold in 140 million copies worldwide. Therefore, it can be a major breakthrough for Sisse Marie, who first became well known as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 with the song 'You need me'.

- I am super happy to get my song 'Paralyzed' with The Sims game when I want to reach out to as many people as possible with my music, says Sisse Marie

The song 'Paralyzed' is recorded on the constructed language 'Simlish', which is the fictional language spoken in 'The Sims' games.

Sisse Marie thereby following in the footsteps of Depeche Mode, Katy Perry and Lilly Allen, all previously sung in 'Simlish'.

According he record label A: larm Music is a tradeoff between video games and music.

The game gives the advantage of music linked to an interactive experience that makes it easier to remember the songs.

Conversely game developers are working hard to find music that fits the game's feeling and history.

- We always choose music that can deliver an even better gaming experience. You must feel like to run stronger, longer jump, shoot better and play better virtual football, says Jakob Meng from EA, which is behind 'The Sims'.

'The Sims Seasons' is released worldwide today 15th November

onsdag den 10. oktober 2012

Danish producer makes football song in the U.S.



In the U.S., rotates a good part of the population world around NFL - the American Football League.

Music does not mean as little at sporting events, and every year has its own theme songs.

The Californian team The Oakland Raiders have of course a theme song.

Behind it stands the Danish producer Jimmy Antony. He has produced number of rapper and actor Ice Cube.

The theme is freely available on YouTube, where fans have the opportunity to hear the number, as in the best American style course to advertise a commercial product - namely soft drinks from Pepsi.

After 23 years: D-A-D trying again in U.S.



23 years after the hit 'Sleeping My Day Away' is the Danish band DAD again ready to grapple with the world's still largest music market in the U.S.

The Group's German record label will to winter publish the latest DAD album 'DIC.NII.LAN.DAFT.ERD.ARK' in both England and the United States.

To this end, the group has just inspillet five acoustic versions of the album's best songs. They must be attached as bonus material for the foreign fans.

And Jesper Binzer is 100 percent ready.

- There has been so much since we tried the U.S. for the first time. Back then we had to fit into people's expectations. Today we are older and better. We have hits and experience. And we can get what we want it, says Binzer

After the release must DAD on tour in England in March. And according Binzer considering he and the three others to participate in next year's South By Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

- It would be great. But it is not yet fixed, says Jesper Binzer.

Danish songwriting for Cher



Right now, the Danish composer Marcus Winther-John to write a song for the superstar Cher. And at home, he has already in Denmark provided all three X Factor winners hit.

Marcus is in fact the man, as the stars call when they are stuck or just to have a midwife for another hit.

In country music capital of Nashville, the songwriting factories for decades been a tradition. And the so-called co-writing - when composers sit down with each of his guitar to find something together.

- It's really fun, says Marcus, who in the 90s even war a star with the group Inside The Whale.

- It is important to go to the project with an open mind. Then comes the ideas almost by itself. And that's just all the different styles that inspire me, says Marcus, who on his website says that he alone last year was to write 80 songs - including several hit in Asia.

Marcus lives with his wife and their two children from songwriting.

- I'm not rich in that sense. But every day I am delighted to be able to live the dream job, says Marcus.

Danish Band on Pitchfork



(pitchfork.com) Copenhagen-based electro-pop artist  is hard at work on her debut LP with Ronni Vindahl, who makes up one-half of the Danish production team No Wav (get it?). Until then, she's letting go this sparkly new single, "Pilgrim", which sounds like the halfway point betweenPurity Ring's vocal-fucked acrobatics and Twin Shadow's new-wave dreamscapes-- in other words, pretty much a perfect fit within 2012's musical narrative.

MØ: "Pilgrim" (via SoundCloud)

The Danish Sound Studio Baby Factory is busy in hit-factory, currently working with real superstar.




This summer, the Danish hit-engineer Lars Falck suddenly a picture up on  his Facebook, where it said, he worked with American Grammy artists as Krayzie Bone, Yukmouth, Chris Brown and the legendary rapper Ice Cube.

- We are working on a track produced by Sha Money XL and here sings Chris Brown chorus, says Lars Falck.

Chris Brown has for some years been in the media spotlight after he had committed violence against his ex-girlfriend Rihanna - another superstar. Subsequently, Chris had difficulty finding a record company that would publish his music, but now everything seems to indicate that career goes up again.

And of course Ice Cube would come by the studio when he had 2 days in Copenhagen.

- In Ice Cube next album will be 4 songs produced by Danish produce which is under Solid Production in LA.

onsdag den 12. september 2012

Danish guitar player headhunted to a Russian rock band



(BT) How often, after all, just that a Danish rock guitarist are called for a job offer from a Russian rock band?

A Russian rock band, which seems more than usually occupied by the 80 Los Angeles scene and bands like Motley Crue, Guns N'Roses and Poison?

But it also happened, for Henning Nielsen, who has worked with a number of Danish heavy rock musicians from bands such as Royal Hunt, Iron Fire and Mercyful Fate, and he is a former guitarist in the band Switchblade.

- In recent years I have gone and messed with my own songs, but then a few months ago I was called by André Andersen (Danish / Russian keyboard man in Royal Hunt, ed.), Which says that here Russians are and lacks a guitarist, says Henning.

It said band proves to be called Addiction For Destruction and after a meeting with one of the members and the band's manager, is Henning flown to Moscow to practice with them.

- The chemistry was so good that we for days practicing six hours a day and had great fun, even though it was the middle of a heat wave, and there was over 30 degrees in the rehearsal room, laughing Henning.

And then was Henning Nielsen sudden member of a Russian rock band.

Addiction For devastation debut album released internationalt to October.

søndag den 26. august 2012

America loves Danish Ronny Morris



An almost unknown Danish musician is creating a name for himself in Los Angeles.

The name is Ronny Morris, and he sang, 'All About Love', is in on the latest Buddha Bar albums, which is a world-Selling Compilation of electronic music.

Five years ago, while he was sitting in his apartment in Denmark, did Ronny Morris nothing about electronic music. He was the classic guitar rock, but he was not really anywhere and therefore took to Stockholm to get new inspiration.

kidding me
Ronny met the producer Adam Kviman, and while they were working on an album, they agreed that Ronny must come too U.S. for sing the vocals.

From there it took off. Suddenly Warner Brothers in the phone and asked if they could use his music in one of its television productions.

- I thought, 'someone who makes kidding me, this can not be true'. But it did, and suddenly I had my music in five major U.S. TV series, says Ronny Morris.

Debut album this fall
Then the choice was easy. He sold his apartment, packed eight suitcases and settled in America.

- The most important thing for me was to travel in the direction where there was someone who had intersse for my music. Had it been Berlin, London or somewhere else, I was taken there. But now it was Los Angeles and the famous television studios, said Ronny Morris, whose debut album, 'Sweet Silence', release this fall.

onsdag den 8. august 2012

Danish DJ moves outside Denmark



- We are not entirely clear what meaning is. But .. where's the fat. To write a single industry-leading house-and dance-internet magazines 'Dancing Astronaut' about the video for the Danish DJ Rune RK's hit single 'Teacup'.

And it is certainly not the first time the Danish dance-master, Rune Kølsch gets praise and success from the outside.

Thus, the Danish DJ and producer, worked with stars such as Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj and Shakira.

Among many laudatory foreign media, the New York Times called Runes hit 'Calabria' - Seemingly indestructible

Rune has received a DMA and no fewer than ten Danish DJ Awards.

And if you check the talented Danish lydtroldmand out, chances are there at this year Skanderborg Festival, where Rune plays right after Medina

Here you can enjoy Rune's new video 'Teacup'

- Warning: strong stuff for people who love and maybe even collect porcelain

fredag den 3. august 2012

Danish singer is playing illegally in China



The Danish singer Linkoban and her trailer was at the last minute had to change direction on their China tour by the Chinese authorities imposed the ban on the singer appeared.

She was actually invited to play at InMusic festival in China, but had shortly before told that her songs could not be approved by the Chinese censorship.

»Linkoban was invited to China by InMusic festival, and in doing so we should send 5 songs and lyrics for the Chinese Ministry of Culture. Recently we were told that only one out of five songs was approved by the Ministry. Without further explanation, "writes Linkobans manager Kettil Myrstrand.

Linkoban named Ling Ly in China
The festival was trying to plan a 'pirate concert' with the Danish (and actually half Chinese) singer, but the authorities had put a stop to it, writes manager.

Linkoban allowed himself to be not such a turn out and played instead illegal concerts at two nightclubs in Beijing with songs from his debut EP "Super Into On It".


"I hope it will be possible, with or without the government seal of approval, to come back and do more shows. China will certainly be further explored, "said Linkoban the municipality called Ling Ly.

EP got the Chinese authorities, besides also made illegal because they had a big censur.

lørdag den 21. juli 2012

Danish DJ makes music for the international artists



He may be one of the few boasts to have collaborated with Pitbull, Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. But cooperation with the big stars have not been entirely easy

30-year-old Alexander Brown's career may be said to have gained momentum since his less than three years ago 'pushed to the roof' with Danish Yepha and Morten Hampenberg. This success has been founded by his studio and record label, Cutbrook that began in his hometown in 2007 and later moved to Copenhagen.

- I've always had an ambition to become the largest. And my goal is also to go all the way and get to the top overseas, says Alexander Brown,

That is exactly what the Danish DJ tries to now after having been successful in partnering with some of the biggest artists on the American music scene. Although it has taken nearly half a year to get some of the agreements in house, which according to him a special reason why it has managed to penetrate the giant country's concrete walls.

- Americans are crazy Scandinavian tones. It is exotic to them, and they have never heard anything resembling it. I'm sure that's why the big names want to make music with me, says Alexander Brown.

Bad Pitbull change the lyric

In 2009, his career in earnest with the monster hit 'Move to the roof', he did together with Morten Hampenberg and Yepha. Then came a deal with one of the hottest names right now, Pitbull, about making an English version of just 'push to the roof. " 'Raise the Roof' has just been released in the U.S. and are moving forward on the world charts.

Since Pitbull initially would give its attempt to deliver a text to 'Raise the Roof', was, according to DJ himself, shaking his head miserably.

- But how do you say just to so great a name, it is absolutely terrible? It was hard, but it succeeded. He took it cool and delivered a much better result, says Alexander Brown.

Busta Rhymes was the next big name who said yes to working with the Danish DJ. But it was a rapper who was heavy to dance with.

Would prefer to celebrate

- Why sit in and hang out in the lobby?, Said the giant, dark man in leather, bling and a watch the size of a fist.

After waiting for 14 hours and rented the largest studio in Stavanger - quite unsuccessfully - were the first words that greeted Alexander Brown at a hotel in the Norwegian city when he finally met with Busta Rhymes.

- He really knows how to make himself great and is a bit of a diva. We were annoyed at having waited. But again, it was Busta says Alexander Brown.

Subsequently, the Danish DJ also make a video for the single. This should take place in New York. Here was Alexander Brown agreed with Busta to meet and record video. But shortly after Brown and his crew landed, there came a message that the rapper could not attend anyway.

- He had been at a party in Miama and gad not record video. We were extremely frustrated, but ran hard and finally managed to get him to New York, says Alexander Brown.

The entire project cost Busta Brown and his record company almost 1 million kroner, which was 20,000 euros over the original budget.

Quality of celebrity factor

Lately it Lil Wayne, who wants to make music with the exotic DJ. But for Alexander Brown, it's not just about making music with such famous people as possible.

- It must still possess the quality and edge. So it does not matter whether they are known or unknown. The Americans, I have worked with are all someone who possesses the qualities I seek, says the DJ.

Currently, Alexander Brown live with his first solo single 'Closer' and to december released single with Busta Rhymes, is an English version of his and Morten Hampen's 'The Right Sticks Of'. Should it be a big hit, there is nothing that can stop the DJ.

- So, considering I have to pull up stakes and move more with my son, Mike. Not forever but for awhile, he says.

torsdag den 28. juni 2012

Danish musician: Oliver Stone using my music in new movie



Anders Trentemøller is ecstatic that John Travolta is running motorcycle to the Danish DJs music in new Hollywood movie.

The Danish DJ, Anders Trentemøller's music becomes a part of the soundtrack to Oliver Stone's upcoming film 'Savages' which will premiere soon.

The talented Danish electro-composer, who for many years has worked with several major international music acts, such as Pet Shop Boys, Moby and Franz Ferdinand, got the news Thursday and had to immediately share it with their Facebook friends.

- Yeah! Oliver Stone has chosen to use my number 'Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider Go' in his latest feature film "Savages" will soon premiere, wrote a very enthusiastic Trentemøller, who did not get his hands down over his intense electro-rock number accompanies legend John Travolta in Stones film:

- He (Stone) uses the number in a scene where John Travolta gives the gas on the motorcycle with Salma Hayek in the backseat! How cool is that? Writes Trentemøller and ends with a big smiley.

The Danish composer has received several music awards over the years. Among others from the National Arts Foundation, Danish Deejay Awards and received the 2006 BBC Award 'Essential Mix of the Year'.

torsdag den 31. maj 2012

Danish Ida Corr has hit again in the United States



The Danish singer is in top 10 on the U.S. dance charts with the song "See YouLater"


The Danish singer Ida Corr is in these weeks in the top 10 on the U.S. dancechart at an impressive seventh place with the song "See You Later," which shewrote in collaboration with the English duo Bimbo Jones, known for theirremixes by stars such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Madonna.

Top40 U.S. National Dance Chart is composed of an assortment of DJs, reflecting the most popular tracks at clubs in the U.S.. In recent times, the listshows an overlap with the commercial sales list and airplay chart, as dancehas really made ​​its mark in the U.S. in recent years, with names in the top ofthe list as Rihanna, Madonna and Gotye's Ida Corr come in a fine company.

Besides doing well on the U.S. dance list Ida Corr prepares to embark on a new album called "Original Club Step", published in the autumn. But already in late summer released the single "Dirty Moves".

Hear the hit song "See You Later" 

Danish "Lars and The Hands of Light" has concert for discerning Japanese



Discerning Japanese audience spreads Unit Club located in one of Tokyo's most fashionable neighborhoods. But behind the scenes there is peace in the five Danish musicians from Lars and The Hands of Light. The band's first appearance in Japan, where they will try to get a Japanese record company on the hook. Together with their promotion manager, Jessica Tolf Vulpius from their Danish label Crunchy Frog, they have been up early to concert tonight's repertoire in a rented studio. Lydprøverne in Unit Club later in the day is unusually fast over: The Japanese soundman has exhilaration.

- There is a very high level of professionalism in the Japanese hinterlands and service levels are extremely high, says Lars wagon troupe from the group. - It gives you confidence, he says. But the band also need: 
 
 More end 100 professionals from the Japanese music industry is among the 300 spectators in Unit Club. And although Japan is the world's largest market for CDs, so it requires something extra to break through for a Danish band. Indeed, interest in Western band decline.

- Young Japanese people are more conservative. Unlike previous generations, they do not fall on the tail of English and American music, says DJ and music reviewer Ken Nishikawa in Tokyo.
 
 This is a general trend in society. Young Japanese people often prefer to holiday in Japan rather than travel abroad, confirms the concert organizer Tomoyuki Ohsawa Ohsawa from Office Ltd., Which is among the audience in the Unit Club.

The vast majority of the music market is made up of Japanese bands who are totally unknown abroad. They are typically built around the idols with a very special Japanese packaging. A good example is the popular AK848 girl band or SMAP. Koreans have been extremely good to sniff the wind. Their bands are largely over how western music gives way. Koreans imitate the Japanese bands, and unlike the Japanese, they have succeeded in selling itself in the rest of Asia. - However, due to the Japanese music market size, even a tiny bite be extremely interesting, says consultant Steve McClure, who publishes an online newsletter about the Japanese music industry.

- And there is also room for niche bands, he adds.
 
 are sold around 260 million. CDs in Japan annually. It is half as many as 15 years ago. But it is still more than in the U.S., where online sales represent about 30 per cent. Foreign bands accounts for around 20 per cent. of the total record sales in Japan equivalent to 52 million. CDs. For the same reason, MXD, in collaboration with NOMEX (Nordic music export office) organized the concert with four bands in the Scandinavian Unit Club. Towards the end of the Icelandic band Kira Kira creepy performances in the adrenaline-filled Danes to come on stage. It happens with a new number: "The End Of Summer".

Among the spectators is director Johnnie Fingers from Smash Co., Among other things, arrange Fuji Rock Festival. - Japan's equivalent of the Roskilde Festival. He concedes that Finnish, Swedish and some Norwegian bands generally have a better hold of the Japanese than Danish bands. About 100 Finnish bands are active in Japan, where they are especially known for heavy metal:

- We certainly have nothing against Danish bands, says Fingers and tells us that Smash example, has booked the Danish DJ, Kid Massive, to appear at Fuji Rock Festival this year. Here, Lars has also appeared earlier when he was part of Junior Senior, who had released two CDs in Japan. They were especially known for "Move Your Feet", which among others was sung in Japan's many karaoke bars.

Crunchy Frog has already had success in getting published plates with Danish bands in Japan. Example, it is Super Heroes, Thau and The Themolo Beer Gut. Last year was the Reptile Youth with by a similar MXD and NOMEX event in Tokyo. Now it is Lars and The Hands of Light, where Lars is in front with his sister Line. The band suitor to the Japanese "pop-ears" with "Me Me Me". After the earlier more subdued bands are now gaining momentum in the audience who wriggles and beats time to the music.

As the concert progresses is in full swing in the scene. The long, lanky lead singer gives the gas line while singing and dancing in front of his microphone. - A string jumped on my guitar, says Lars turned to the audience after the end of "The Looking Glass" and is rapidly changing guitar. From scenes sliding a black-clad Japanese unnoticed in and removes the disabled instrument. When the band is ready for the next issue, stands the white guitar again on stage with a new string. Japan are still checking on things. It has also Lars. - I nupper just my own guitar again, he smiles, while the audience smiles back.

The kind of communication can the Japanese audience likes. They feel that they come close to the band. - Stage presence and charisma is extremely important if you want to succeed, says Fingers from Smash and continues: - Today, thousands of people making great music in their bedroom. But it is far from anyone who has charisma to stand on a stage. You have to deliver something special.

He expects that the physical appearance will still be important in a world of Facebook, YouTube and other social media. Japanese record companies, however, hesitated to sell their music online, and it is not yet prevalent in Japan. It is for example only a few months ago, Sony announced that it will sell its foreign bands via iTunes in Japan. Whether it will open new opportunities for western bands is uncertain. - The Japanese music industry gropes for a new direction, says McClure. There must be something new, but the Japanese record companies are cautious. Japan's demographic development also puts pressure on record sales. Today there are more Japanese people over 65 than under 20 years. The development continues. Lars and The Hands of Light ends with "Because My Body Was There" and leaves the stage to applause.

Jessica is a happy manager. - It was one of the band's best concerts ever, she says and gives a hug to Lars. From the Japanese side has also noticed the Danish band. According to Jessica, the concert organizer and promoter Creativeman, expressed that they will work to book the Danish band for next year's Japanese Summer Sonic music festival. It is one of the two main festivals in Japan. Now Jessica must spend the next week to follow up the contacts that she has gotten in Tokyo.

- 
 the complete Nordic line-up for the event "Music Night 2012" spoke - apart from the Danish group - Husky Rescue from Finland, Iceland Kira Kira and Swedes in LO-FI-FNK.

tirsdag den 29. maj 2012

Alcoholic Faith Mission - The American Dream




(philthy.) I recently discussed with my students of Intellectual Heritage the notion of psychoactive plants being present at the creation of numerous of the world’s religions… A sentiment not so far off from what Danish lo-fi outfit, Alcoholic Faith Mission, were pondering when they came up with their lovely moniker.  Friends Thorben Seiero Jensen and Sune Solund were walking by Brooklyn’s  Apostolic Faith Mission while discussing alcoholism and they joked about swapping the “A-olic” in the church’s name… And the band was born.  (While they are from Copenhagen, AFM have had some prominent moments here in the states.  Their sophomore effort, 421 Wythe Avenue, is named for the Brooklyn address which housed them during its recording process.) Just six months after they found a title for themselves, they released their debut, Misery Loves Company, which the two recorded with a laptop in Thorben’s bedroom.  The recording process was accompanied by a rather intriguing (and possibly brilliant) set of rules:


“Only record at night. The only light source could be that of candles. Consumption of alcohol was integral. And lastly, once something was recorded it could not be changed.”
The recording of their sophomore effort was also accompanied by another interestingly strict set of guidelines: “Everything used to record had to be found in the confines of their dwellings.”
After the release of 421 Wythe Avenue, the duo enlisted four more musicians for their collective.  Since then they’ve released two albums, 2010’s Let This Be The Last Night We Care, and Ask Me This, which dropped stateside March 27th, courtesy of Old Flame Records.  Their sound is a pastiche of folk artistry and a high-minded, postmodern appropriation of the cultural and theoretical significance of those traditional practices.  Their sound can be difficult to characterize, but they seem to not only recognize the beauty in antiquated forms of music, but also the power in knowing how to utilize contemporary methods.  The band kicks off their US tour tonight in DC, and tomorrow, Thursday, April 26th, they will find themselves on the local stage of Kung Fu Necktie.  I recently got a chance to chat with Thorben about their recording process, Denmark in general, and my very favorite Dane (and nearly favorite person), Lars von Trier.
Izzy Cihak: Although Alcoholic Faith Mission is Danish, you’ve done quite a bit of touring in the US, quite a bit of recording in the US, and you even technically began in Brooklyn.  What are your thoughts on the states, the US music scene, and US audiences?
Thorben Seiero Jensen: We love playing in the states.  The audiences are very attentive, making it easy to want to play every night.  However, the deals sometimes really suck!  We haven’t paid to play but we got damn close in the beginning.  However meeting the people and hanging out afterwards makes up for it.
IC: The US is largely ignorant of the Danes.  How would you characterize Denmark, from the viewpoint of a contemporary indie band?  Do you get annoyed that American pseudo-intellectual “hipsters” regard the country entirely based on the commentary of Lars von Trier (I must admit, other than Morrissey, he’s pretty much my favorite person in the world.)?
TSJ: No, that doesn’t annoy us – von Trier is a bit of an oddball, but he does make some amazing films.  Every once in a while he takes a stab at stand-up comedy, failing big time.  Latest bit he did was how he wanted to be a Nazi or whatever at Cannes… Not that brilliant, considering you’re at a press conference – Even though itwas a joke!
Anyway, Denmark is a little fairy tale country. We pay many taxes and get free medical care and schools, etc, etc – and here’s the kicker, most Americans outside of the big cities don’t understand, let Alpne believe – We are not communists… yeah.., put that in your pipe and smoke it!  We love green energy in Copenhagen alone (250.000 people within the city), we bike 1,2 million kilometers a day. We’re huge on biking – we bike everywhere.  Also, we dig windmills – and have many companies worldwide leading in their field.
The hipster wave has gotten its annoying little stranglehold on Denmark as well and there are many skinny dudes with tight jeans, dumb hats, and ugly scarves.
IC: While von Trier is in the air, I must say that the quite conservative restrictions under which you recorded your debut, Misery Loves Company (and its follow-up, for that matter), mirror the rules of Dogme 95 to a pretty un-ignorable degree… Is there anything to that?
TSJ: Well, when we recorded that we honestly had no idea it would turn out the way it did. Sune and I had just gotten a recording studio set up and we just wanted to mess around with it.  It happened one night when we started up a session that would eventually turn out to be the song “Silly Songs.”  We only did one takes and were quite pleased with the lo-fi result. And from then on out we just kept on with that M.O.
IC: You’ve recorded quite a handful of albums in a relatively short period of time.  In a time when full-lengths seem to by dying out, in favor of shorter digital releases, what is your take on “the album?” (I’m yet to succumb to digital music, despite being a “critic.”)
TSJ: The albums still serve a purpose for us. It’s not that we don’t like EP’s, etc, but it’s always nice to dive into an album and get tangled up in its moods and feelings.  It’s difficult, for me at least, to get under the skin, so to speak, of an EP with fewer songs.  That being said, many bands only have the one EP in them, which, in that case, makes it fine for them just to release a non-album.
IC: In the US you’re signed to Old Flame Records.  Any thoughts on the label or the artists that you share it with?  I’m a huge fan of Twin Tigers and Mean Creek are actually good friends of mine.
TSJ: We’re super excited about working with Rob [Mason]. Hopefully this will be a partnership that will only continue grow.  Twin Tigers has been a recent discovery of mine and I really like… Really looking forward to tour with You Won’t… Still don’t know them that well but the few songs that I have heard sound really interesting…
IC: We’re already a decent way into 2012.  What have been your highlights of the year thus far and what are your hopes and goals for the rest of the year?
TSJ: It was amazing being back on the road through Europe – we hadn’t been there for a while and getting to tour in support of the new album was nothing short of perfect. We’re looking forward to going back to the states in a couple of days to do our first extended tour there. So far it has “only” been the North East, Toronto, Montreal, and SXSW. So getting to travel the whole country is sure to be delight
IC: What can fans expect of your upcoming US tour and how would you “sell” your aesthetic to potential fans?
TSJ: Bedlam and mad fun! We like to play each show like it was our last, giving it full throttle from the get-go.  Also, we brought a certain type of merchandise that fits and suits us rather well – Flasks…

søndag den 20. maj 2012

Danish hit Producers in the studio with Pharrell



The 13 May put the Danish producer duo Pitchshifters a picture up on their Twitter profile where they stood with the U.S. superstar Pharrell.

How have you suddenly ended up in the studio with Pharrell?

"Because we're good hehe, and because we have an ok buzz among other things because of our Jadakiss / Wale / Future song 'Turn Up' which has justcome out. It is 14 days has been downloaded 1.5 million times. "

How I came in contact with Pharrell?

"Our American manager in New York have driven management of NERD in anumber of years. He puts a lot of things up for us constantly. Among other things, also here with Pharrell. "

What are you working on?

"We are starting to produce for Pharrells new artists: Buddy, Lidia Peck Alissa".

How far have you / when you can hear anything?

"We have plenty of tracks that are already finished for Pharrells artists. But the music industry in the U.S. is a giant machine, where things take time. Patience is one of the biggest talents to have in this game. But there are plenty other of our works out so just google us. "

Have you worked with other big stars?

"We have worked with Chris Brown. We have two songs, one is the bigcrossover single on Jadakiss upcoming album 'Dead Or Alive'. We have a song on the Rich Boys forthcoming album 'Crooked I', Kobe, Claude Kelly. We've just been to a meeting in New York with the whole Kanye Wesst team of A & R`s and songwriters, and it went really, really good. "