Two years ago, I heard Kristin Kyrielle for the first time. Then she had recorded some songs with just piano and vocals and was on her way to record her first demo. I listened to the songs over and over again at home in my studio. There was something bombastic and some sad beauty in the songs. I was totally spellbound by her voice.

Then, when her first demo was released, it was with great anticipation, I threw myself over the songs “Faith”, “Moonbeam”, “Notebook of happy thoughts” and “Who replaced the sun”. First, I was a little disappointed … it was like something else now, now that she had a band. But after listening many times the songs stuck like a wet tongue on a frosty lamp-post in winter. I was caught again.

There’s something magical about these songs. The little quirky vocal loops, the highly distinctive voice and stylish choirs together with the dark pop-style the band delivers, make the songs simply irresistible. A bit like sushi. The first time you don’t really get it, but after eating 4-5 times you’re hooked up…

Since then she has recorded an EP “Hurt ‘til It Bleeds”. The EP with four songs is available on the band’s site, and here is a taste of it with the tracks “Believe” and “Hurt ‘til It Bleeds”.

Kristin Kyrielle’s site

Believe
Hurt Til It Bleeds

/Conny

After many music adventures, Conny decided a couple of years ago to start writing music with lyrics in Swedish and in his own name. Since then he’s had a lot of success, especially on the net, but also on TV, radio and the many live gigs.

This is pop with seductive, mellow melodies, hard to neglect. It feels very personal and close and the lyrics invites you to identify yourself with the singer. I think one of the strengths with Conny’s songwriting is that he can describe the tough times in life without being pretentious or heavy; rather strong and natural. Well, judge for yourself and listen to two great songs below. (if you don’t know Swedish you can always write to Conny and ask him :-))

I take the opportunity here to create some publicity for the great live club Bara Unplugged in Stockholm, that Conny started a couple of years ago. Today he’s running this together with Olle Torpman (Icke Lika Med) and Ted Berggren. Every Wednesday, so if you’re in Stockholm, don’t miss it!

Visit Conny’s site to listen to more tracks.

Maskrosbarn (Dandelion Child)
Lämna mig ifred (Leave Me In Peace)