Amazing show

by Portishead, friday, in Copenhagen. Love the new songs.

Beirut, Burial and books

The Beirut show was not what I expected it to be. Zach Condon was sick, had a very weak voice and because of that he did'nt perform all the songs himself. The band played very well and that was what made my evening. Since, theres been a lot of talk about the show should have been cancelled. I tend to agree.

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Attended the annual bookfair and catched and interview with Jonathan Lethem. I have a weakness for Brooklyn authors, Paul Auster, Jonathan Safran Foer etc. I really enjoyed the novel Motherless Brooklyn and it was interesting hearing about his newly translated novel The Fortress of Solitude, his Brooklyn childhood and the racial tensions then and now in America.

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Right now I'm reading swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri's: Montecore: en unik tiger. The language is amazing and fun!

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Can't stop listening to Archangel from the new Burial release Untrue. I'ts soooo good and the rest of the album is great too. Probably the best electronica release this year...

Arcade Fire

So Arcade Fire rocked. It was an truly amazing show. In my opinion concert of the year. Great to finally see them live.

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Band of Horses show in march is alreay sold out! I think they will move it to a bigger place or play a second show, and I'm hoping I still have a chance of getting a ticket. If I miss the show I will be sad.

A batch of live shows

Dúné

Dúné a new young danish group with lots of potential. A lot of early 80's inspiration. They were fabulous.

Cold War Kids. Been enjoying Robbers & Cowards for a long time, and was excited to see them. Great show. The front singer Nathan Willett was amazing. He sings with such power.
The Concretes. A bit dissappointing. They just didn't reach the right level and sounded to much like a schoolband, because of the poor singing. A shame because they have plenty of good songs.

Shout Out Louds. Pure indiepop energy with Robert Smith-like vocals. Or as my friend said: The Cure on speed!