Danish Special : Julie Maria

*All the artists for this danish special were kindly suggested by the amazing Ida Gard

Julie Maria is a singer-songwriter from Copenhagen. She writes pop, electronic and acoustic songs in danish (I wish I could speak danish to understand her lyrics ...) These songs have a catchy rythm whom you'll quickly become addicted.

Julie Maria has released her first album "Beautiful Minor" (an album in english) in 2004. Then she has released many albums :

• "På kanten af virkeligheden" in 2007,
• "Yaguar" in 2009,
• "7 Sange" in 2011.

Julie Maria has been working on a new album called "Kom" which should be out October 29th, 2012. You can already listen to the first single of this album "Ude Af Mig Selv".

Each album is available on itunes and spotify.

Julie Maria - "Ude Af Mig Selv"

Julie Maria - "Gør det kort"

Julie Maria - "Gå alene"

Julie Maria - "Evelyn"

Website : http://juliemaria.net
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/juliemarianet
Twitter : https://twitter.com/JulieMariaNet
Reverbnation : http://www.reverbnation.com/juliemaria

Danish Special : Mads Björn

*All the artists for this danish special week were kindly suggested by the amazing Ida Gard

Mads Björn is a danish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based from Aarhus/Esbjerg.

Since 2004, Mads Björn has released many EPs and 2012 has been the year of his debut album "Monolith" released in Januray. The record buying audience promptly responded and the album made its debut in the danish album chart and ITunes album download top 20 chart.

"“Monolith” was recorded by Mads Björn himself at a little summer cottage by the sea in Jutland and is filled with some of the most powerful and dreamy rock music, that both brings early Peter Gabriel, Bon Iver and the singer songwriter Teitur to mind. But Mads Björn is first and foremost himself. He will take you on a musical journey and adventure that will stay with you for many months to come."

Mads Björn - "Evil Eye"

Mads Björn - "New Sailor"

Mads Björn - "Gold"

Mads Björn - "All In"

Website : http://www.madsbjorn.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mads-Bj%C3%B8rn/44811799937

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/MadsBjorn

Lightyear - "It Beats" BTR Hear & There

Last month, BreakThru Radio shot a video of Lightyear through their "Hear & There" series. Thank you to Danielle Pittner who sent me the link of this video.

You can check out the other videos of the "Hear & There" series here : http://blip.tv/btrhearandthere/

Lightyear - "It Beats" Video Premiere

Check out this brilliant video from Lightyear, the latest project from Brooklyn musician Lauren Zettler. The song comes from Lightyear’s 2011 debut EP, All Of The Miles.

You can also check out the American Songwriter article about this video and also the one writen by Interview Magazine.

LIGHTYEAR - "All of the Miles"

“Lightyear is a solidly professional act from an accomplished songwriter who should soon be mentioned in the same breath with the likes of Meiko, Feist and Regina Spektor” – The New York Times Style Magazine

Lightyear, the artist formerly known as Lauren Zettler, has a new EP. This EP, "All of the Miles" is now officially available and during this week you can have the possibilty to listen to Lightyear's new EP in streaming for free. Here's the link : http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/15

If like me, you've already loved Lauren Zettler's music, you won't be disappointed by Lightyear. I would say that Lauren Zettler has found more liberty at writing these songs, the melodies of her songs have a fantastic musical arrangement.  This Ep is just a new gift for our ears thanks to Lightyear and you should buy it as soon as possible.

"All of the Miles" is available on itunes and amazon, bandcamp : http://iamlightyear.bandcamp.com/ or  storenvy is you want a physical copy : http://iamlightyear.storenvy.com/

To learn more about Lightyear, check out this link : http://www.iamlightyear.com/