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Albert af Ekenstam - "Made of Gold"
Taken from the up coming album "Ashes". Release date 14th of Oct 2016.

Nine months have passed – have fallen like red autumn leaves to the ground –since I first heard Albert af Ekenstam’s solo material.

During this time Albert has, amongst other things, released two singles on Kning Disk (”Walking” and ”Angel Liz”), acted as a warm up act for The Posies and Bear’s Den, moved from Gothenburg to Stockholm and appeared in prestigious Swedish music magazines such as Sonic and HYMN.

And I, in my turn, have listened and listened again to his music. Over and over I’ve lost myself in his melancholy guitars, grandiose arrangements, heartfelt voice and poignant lyricism. I’ve also studied; discovered that the Estonian indie rock band Ewert and The Two Dragons included Albert’s song “Falling” on their second album ”Good Man Down” (I Love You Records, 2011) ...

What days and nights!

On the 14th of October Albert of Ekenstam’s debut album will meet its expectant audience. “Ashes” is its name and the outstanding label Kning Disk will release it. Singer/guitarist Sumie Nagano (whose self-titled album on Bella Union is a must for all who love unique voices), drummer/keyboardist/producer Filip Leyman (who, together with Albert, make up the post-rock constellation Tempel) and trumpeter Max Lindahl (known from a number of jazz bands) have all helped Albert bring it to fruition.

What a record it is!

Like Elliot Smith (rest in peace) and Damien Jurado, say, Albert is a very brave and straightforward singer- songwriter. His melodies and lyrics are like uncensored and infinitely beautiful letters – without euphemisms and false chords they let you know what’s on his mind. At the same time they’re universal – if you’ve loved and lost you can relate to them.

They also – also! – start your internal movie projector. With “Ashes” on the stereo and with eyes closed memory fragments, glowing emotions and pure dreams fly through your soul. That Filip’s production (which you’ve heard on Anna von Hausswolff’s two latest albums) is both intimate and grand at the same time makes this personal cinematic experience even more sensational.

Great art. What more can you ask for?

Albert af Ekenstam is here to stay.

I look forward to spending many years in the company of his solo material.

Tracklist:
1. 1996
2. Ashes
3. Angel Liz
4. The Devil Bird
5. Made of gold
6. Walking
7. Blood of Shame
8. 2006
9. Falling
10. The Avenue

Music and lyrics written by Albert af Ekenstam (except Troubles made of gold and The Avenue, lyrics written together with Sumie Nagano).

Performed by Albert af Ekenstam - Vocals, guitar, bass, harmonium, piano, percussion and synths, Filip Leyman - Drums, percussion and synths (piano on track 3,6 and 7 - bass on track 2,6 and 9), Sumie Nagano - Vocals on track 6, Max Lindahl - Trumpet on track 4 and 5.

Recorded, produced and mixed by Filip Leyman and Albert af Ekenstam. Recorded at studio underlandet. Mastered by Hans Olsson Brookes.

Albert af Ekenstam - Made of Gold

A feel good song about a hotel. 
Cowritten with Evan Smith. 

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Electrolove

Title track from debut album VOID.
All music written, performed, produced and mixed by Eirik Bøen Gravdal.
Master by Chris Samson at Propeller Mastering.
Photo by Nadya-Vanessa Vega @nomnomvega.
Artwork by Robert Høyem at OVERHAUS.

We were already old then
We were already old then

I take it’s the path you choose
Only love you abuse

I take it’s the love you crave
Sleep deprived
Don’t behave

Don’t behave

We were already old then
Hoping for something

So unforgiving
You’re driftwood drowning

We were already old then
Hoping for something

So unforgiving
You’re driftwood drowning

Void

Decades Disappear

Acoustic version of Winter by Philip Whitehead, released 30th November 2018.

Philip Whitehead: Vocals, guitar, piano, mixing
Scott Harker: Mastering

Music & Lyrics by Philip Whitehead

Winter has fallen,
The leaves contain my heart.
Freedom is calling,
Frost is all around.

I gave my soul to summer,
Left it on the breeze.
Now leave me here in slumber
To freeze.

So let's sleep now till the summertime,
Turn the lights down all the way.
And I'll sleep now, suffocate my mind
Until the dark times go away.

And I'll freak out before the sun gets high,
Until the night takes him away,
And I'm free now.
Yeah, I'm free now

And I'm so tired,
And I'm so tired,
But I'll pray to keep alive.
And I'm so tired,
But I'll pray to keep alive.
And I'm so tired,
But I'll pray to keep alive.
And I'm so tired,
And I'm so tired.

And it's so cold in here without you now.
It's so cold, and you never let me out.
But I'll be cold,
And I'll be here.
'Cause I'm so tired,
Yeah, I'm so tired.

Winter has fallen,
The leaves contained my heart.
Freedom is calling,
Won't stop calling me.

Winter (Acoustic)

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The Escape Artist  (Message To Bears REMIX)

Digvalley is Eirik Bøen Gravdal.
1/2 of @BelleSonder
1/2 of @SNOWFOXNOISY
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Void

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