IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

Hiawata! - The deep end (video)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:29:13 -0800

"The deep end" is the first single from Hiawata!'s forthcoming album "Backs to the future", due out February 7 via Sellout! Music. Direct link: http://www.vimeo.com/18002100

Hiawata! - The deep end

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:46:47 -0700

SellOut! Music has a new single from indiepop act Hiawata!: http://www.sellout-music.net/2010/04/new-hiawata-single-out-now.html

Hiawata! - Suburbs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:16:46 -0800

SellOut! Music is giving away the new Hiawata! single "Suburbs" as a free download, including the b-side: http://www.sellout-music.net/2009/11/new-hiawata-single-and-its-free.html

Presenting: Starving Artist Kokebok

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:46:26 -0800

A group of Oslo-based artist expats (2 Australians, 1 Canadian) have put together something called the "Starving Artist Kokebok", or "cookbook" for the Norwegian-impaired, a book and CD package featuring artwork, stories and of course recipes from 37 fellow Oslo-based bands, artists and journalists. Also included is a 19-track CD:

01. Simon Says No! - Sleeping Heart
02. Death is Not Glamorous - Clear Lines
03. Lionheart Brothers - Bring it Down (Kokebok Edit)
04. Maribel - Soothe
05. Pica Pica - The Man with the Magic Hands
06. CCTV - We Belong (Radio Edit)
07. Einar Stray - Arrows
08. Pilemil - Ghost
09. Hiawata! - Valley Boys
10. Happy Dagger - 2012
11. Manhattan Skyline - The Below
12. Spirits of the Dead - White Lady Black Rave
13. Årabrot - The Minute
14. The Bee's Niece - Stolen Bike
15. Norma Sass - Japan
16. The Loch Ness Mouse feat. Stella Mwangi - New Graffiti (Single Edit)
17. Center of the Universe - Sing it Again
18. Rosix Noir - Binden Sie Meine Hnde (Remix)
19. The White Tiger Prepade - Powerful fast forward knowledge pushing scared inprinted gem stones levitating by seemingly apathic sound movement reactions

Other contributors include Benea Reach, Haust, Je Suis Animal, Lydia Laska, My Little Pony, Silver and lots more. There will be a release party on November 18 at Rubber Soul featuring an exhibition of the original artworks followed by a show at Revolver later in the evening. More info: http://starvingartistkokebok.blogspot.com/

Volumes C+D of 'Birdsongs, beesongs' now available

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:53:54 -0700

The last two volumes of Eardrums spring mix "Birdsongs, beesongs" are finally released today and available for free download: http://eardrumsmusic.com/2009/04/29/birdsongs-beesongs-eardrums-spring-compilation-2009-finally-complete/
As with the previous editions, many Scandinavian artists are represented such as Burning Hearts, Twig, The Greencoats, Hiawata! and more.

Stream the new Hiawata! album

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:31:51 -0700

Hiawata!'s entire new album "These boys and this band is all i know" is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hiawata
It comes out April 27 via SellOut! Music.

Hiawata! to release new single + cover treatments

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:39:35 -0800

The new Hiawata! single "Valley boys" will be given away as a free download along with b-side covers from fellow Norwegians Monzano, My Little Pony and Harrys Gym. The exact release date is still tba however.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:53:11 -0700

Norwegian indie act Hiawata! will once again be going into the studio with Kenneth Ishak (Beezewax) this coming October to begin work on their second album.

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:30:00 -0700

The new Hiawata! EP "Blacks on blonds" is streaming in its entirety at myspace with one track available for free download: http://www.myspace.com/hiawata

Hiawata! Blacks on blondes EP SellOut! Music

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

This light, energetic release from Hiawata! is nothing if not fun and to the point. Layered harmonies and a love of percussion are noticeable throughout, and the whole thing is over sooner than expected. The premature ending is a shame too, as the songs sparkle with personality and humor. Kicking off with the gentle and energetic "Love you like an animal", the "Blacks on blondes" EP plays darker lyrical themes with dismissive, upbeat sounds. With convincing vocals and a bluesy rock feel, it could form the basis of a soundtrack to a coming-of-age surf movie set in the 80s. "Shake it off" is the final and stand-out track of this entirely too-short EP, leaving you wondering what else these boys could do if they were only given the chance.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:51:36 -0700

SellOut! Music has posted a couple new tracks from Hiawata! on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/selloutmusic

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:29:27 -0700

Norwegian indiepop act Hiawata! recently recorded a new 5-song EP with Kenneth Ishak (Beezewax). Expect a May release via SellOut! Records.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:27:16 -0700

Spoon Train Audio is releasing a new compilation entitled "Oslo!" featuring 15 various Oslo-based indie/pop acts showcasing their local scene. Here's the tracklist:

01. The Little Hands of Asphalt - Oslo
02. Nomber 5s - You Know
03. Truls and the Trees - Upside Journey
04. Ingeborg Selnes - The Blow
05. Je Suis Animal - Labyrinth Game
06. Campfire Kansas - Everything After
07. Harmonica - Princess
08. Lukestar - Peregrin
09. Jim Protector - Finally! A Flicker of Hope!
10. Yoyoyo Acapulco - Kamasutra Tsunami
11. Lofiman - The Music's There To..
12. My Little Pony - MacGyver Blues
13. Cold Mailman - The Great Escape
14. Monzano - Poster Boy
15. Hiawata! - Dylan McKay

Preview a few tracks at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/poposlo