Danish Special : Barbara Moleko

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

Barbara Moleko is a singer-songwriter of 25 years old based in Copenhagen. She could be describe as a danish Amy Winehouse.

Barbara's music has been inspired by her african and danish origines. Her songs are a clever mix of soul, R&B and pop music, catchy and with a good rythm. Moreover Barbara has a gorgeous voice.

She has released her debut album "Lykken Er..." in September 17th, 2012. This album is available on itunes and spotify.

Barbara Moleko - "Dum For Dig"

Barbara Moleko - "Gå en tur"

Barbara Moleko - "Det Kribler"

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/BarbaraMoleko

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

Danish Special : Sanne Do

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Sanne Do is a singer-songwriter from Copenhagen in Denmark. "Authentic songs merging folk, rock and pop influences with the unique Scandinavian sound of her native Denmark. She has a very dynamic voice that dares to show the power in fragility and softness in strength."

Sanne Do released her debut album "Blending In The Crowd" in 2008. This album is available on itunes, spotify ...

She also did a duet with Karen S for the song "This City".

Sanne Do - "Not You"

Sanne Do - "Cinnamon Freaks"

Sanne Do - "How Am I Supposed to Be Me"

Sanne Do & Karen S - "The City"

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanne-Do/34181692811

Reverbnation : http://www.reverbnation.com/sannedo

Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/sannedo

Danish Special : In Memoirs

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In Memoirs is a solo project headed by the danish singer-songwriter Morten Fillipsen. His music transports  the listener a universe which is melancholic, soothing and dreamy at the same time.

"In Memoirs invites the listeners into a forest of sound where there is plenty of room to flow away into the music. The atmospheric songs tells the stories of past experiences and memories - hence the name "In Memoirs"."

The first single "Hiding Here With Us" was number one on the national Danish radio broadcast alternative charts. This single is available on itunes. I don't think they have an album yet.

In Memoirs - "Hiding Here With Us"

In Memoirs - "Stray Dogs"

In Memoirs - "This Is The Sound"

In Memoirs - "Rome Isn't Gone"

Website : http://www.inmemoirs.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/InMemoirs

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

Soundcloud : http://soundcloud.com/inmemoirs

Danish Special : Julie Maria

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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 : Pil & Liv

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Pil & Liv is a pop/folk duo made up of the two sisters Pil and Liv Clausen. They are based in Aarhus in Denmark. The marriage of their 2 voices with an acoustic guitar gives a unique folk sound that you should definitely discover?

"With their two very original and beautiful vocals Pil & Liv step into a creative landscape, where one can also encounter First Aid Kit, Feist, Alela Diane, City & Colour, Angus & Julia Stone, and many more artists representing a relatively different and new take on the indie folk music scene. "

Pil and Liv has released their debut album "Hangovers" in March 2012. You can find this album on itunes and Spotify.

A new EP should be released in 2013 and then a tour in Denmark and Canada is expected.

Pil & Liv - "Paperbag"

Pil & Liv - "7, 8, 9, 10"

Pil & Liv - "Sleep"

Pil & Liv - "Loopholes"

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/PilandLiv

Twitter : https://twitter.com/pilandliv

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

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

Danish Special : Echo Me

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

Echo Me is headed by the danish singer-songwriter Jesper Madsen. He’s been writing songs since the age of 10, starting of “borrowing” lyrics from artists found in his parents’ collection.

Echo Me has released a triple EP on January 30th, 2012 with Nelson Can and The Freudian Slip.

Echo Me has signed with Für Records, who will release the debut "Echo Me" in Denmark, Germany, Schwitzerland and Austria. This album contains 10 pop/rock songs whom the catchy single "Left From The Fire".

Echo Me - "The Memory"

Echo Me - "Left From The Fire"

Echo Me - "1-2-3"

Echo Me - "I Don't Care Anymore"

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/echomemusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/EchoMeMusic

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