THE SOUND OF ARROWS - "M.A.G.I.C."

The Sound of Arrows are a duo from Stockholm, Sweden who make technicolor craft-pop, utilizing the varying sounds of analog synths, harps, strings, guitars, samples and children's choirs. The new single "M.A.G.I.C." may have more than a thing or two in common with a certain Justice track, but the fact remains that the song is irresistibly sugar-coated and fun.

The Sound of Arrows - M.A.G.I.C. (mp3)

The single will be released officially by Labrador on January 28th, with the full-length debut to follow on March 25th. Check out this "magical" teaser video for the single...


The Sound of Arrows - M.A.G.I.C. (Mini-video) from The Sound of Arrows on Vimeo.

THOSE DANCING DAYS

Here we go with Sweden again! Those Dancing Days are a girl-pop five piece from Nacka, a suburb of Stockholm. They have already made a huge splash in their native country and with a debut LP on its way, these girls are destined for some success on this side of the pond. The Hammond organ is put to great use on feel good tracks like "Hitten", "Discho'" and "1000 Words". Did I mention these are teenage girls? Wow!

Those Dancing Days are currently signed to Wichita Recordings, who have released two singles from the band, the lastest of which is the tremendously catchy "Hitten". Check out the video...

Those Dancing Days - Hitten (music video)

TAKEN BY TREES - "Sweet Child O' Mine"

If you haven't already, you really should check out the new Taken By Trees single, a beautiful cover of "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N Roses. Victoria Bergsman (The Concretes, Peter, Bjorn & John) gives the classic track a charming makeover that lovingly reinvents it.

The debut album Open Field was released last June via Rough Trade Records.

If you're in San Francisco, be sure to catch Taken By Trees at Great American Music Hall on Saturday, March 1st. They also play The Roxy tonight in LA and the Triple Door in Seattle on March 4th.

STREAM - Taken By Trees - Sweet Child O' Mine

Taken By Trees - Sweet Child O' Mine (music video)