Welcome to yet another Radio Kurtodrome. This time YouTube videos, MySpace links and even legal MP3s. Amazing... they still exist!
Let's kick off in the Netherlands. A Spinvis release is always good news, but Goochelaars en Geesten is not a new album: it compiles the extra tracks of the singles of his second album as well as tracks from "Nieuwegein aan Zee" (all the tracks that weren't live recordings from his first album tour). What we're trying to say is: if you're a fan, you may already have loads of tracks on this new album, so please take a good look at the album tracks before you buy it. Nevertheless, here's "Wespen op de appeltaart" (Wasps on the apple pie), a track about a patient at a mental institution. No audio available, but we tracked down this video:
Joyous tidings! The Raveonettes are back with a new album: Lust Lust Lust will be released in November, but the band's MySpace already allows you to pre-listen to a couple of tracks. We sincerely recommend "Lust".
Trolle Siebenhaar is a duo from Denmark. She is Ana Trolle, he is Martin Siebenhaar. I guess that explains the band's name then. Sweet Dogs is their first single and was released in Denmark earlier this year on the Danish iTunes. The song was downloaded so often it not only became the n°1 download, but even reached the status of gold. (I wonder what you get as a prize? A golden iPod?) In August Trolle Siebenhaar released the song in Germany. It may not be available in other countries yet, but there's always the video. Enjoy!
Apologies for the quality of what'll follow, but we didn't put it up on YouTube. My Brightest Diamond recently visited Belgium (Pukkelpop) and Holland (Lowlands). At Lowlands the VPRO asked My Brightest Diamond to perform an acoustic solo performance and it's too good to let you miss out on this one (even if sound and video aren't completely synchronous): "Golden Star".
Seattle's Minus The Bear may have been formed in 2001, 2007 may prove to be a big year for them. The band have released an album, Planet of Ice, on Suicide Squeeze Records and this may introduce them to more people than their previous two full-lengths could. Two tracks are available as downloads thanks to their record label, so take your pick: go for Dr. L'Ling if you'd like a longer post-rock track or Throwin' Shapes if you like 'em short and good.
You Say Party! We Say Die! is a Canadian 'punk/dance' quintet. In 2007 they released a new album, Lose All Time, and the band is promoting this by touring all over the world. Apart from the US, where the band is banned (due to visa trouble during their last tour). Here's one track from their new album, Monster (MP3 courtesy of label Paper Bag Records).
That is it for this edition. See you next time!
