Features

by loren francis
At an outdoor cafe in Stockholm, American singer-songwriter Loren Francis sits down with Swedish singer-songwriter Joel Alme. Birds chirp. Cigarettes smoke.
by Dharma Sawyer
April 28th: one day before the show. Still no baby. When? Who? What? Junip!
by Philip Francis
Wrap yourself in blue and yellow for a tour of dancing queens, Swedish reggae kings, female indie Swedes, and one Swedish Dylan cover. Puss kram, Muellers!
by Matthew Patrei
The saints left a memo on God's forehead, telling Him that they'll be creating a union, buying the congregation, and dreaming up big ideas.

Reviews

My favorite album released by a Swedish artist during the 00s
Where would we be without basements?
Bird has freed himself from the need to feel clever or witty, and has genuinely achieved those things by not trying to.

Artist In Residence

Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Joel Alme is a decorous singer-songwriter hailing from Gothenburg in the south of Sweden, and currently residing in the wilds of Stockholm. He received grant money from the Swedish Arts Council for his critically acclaimed second album Waiting for the Bells (2010). The big swelling sound of Waiting for the Bells brings out all of the strange drama and seriousness of Alme’s voice. He will release his dashing new record—'A Tender Trap' (RAZZIA)—on May 9th. 'Trap' is Alme’s 3rd solo record after Bells and A Master of Ceremonies.

Columns

Jewels and Binoculars
In December of 1987 Thorngy Landgren (known as Togge) opened a record store in the south of Sweden
A Beer, A Song
A Beer, A Song
Realizing how cool, green, and light-filled the Swedish summer life must be
Live at Budokan!
Orpheum Theater - Boston MA - Tuesday December 6, 2011
Private Investigations
Private Investigations
What one website’s coverage of the former Denver Broncos QB revealed about the religious discourse in America.
A Beer, A Song
A Beer, A Song
Against all odds, the beer-ball squad from Mueller University has qualified for the National Beer Association (NBA) Tournament
Mule Film
Mule Film
Haiku master Jeff Stern makes syllables of Ryan Gosling's Blue Velvetine performance
Jewels and Binoculars
Jewels and Binoculars
Pina Bausch, Wim Wenders, 3D
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