IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

New stuff from Liechtenstein

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:14:52 -0800

Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein have a brand new album called "Fast forward" out now via Fraction Discs and the label is giving away the tune "Ambitions" as enticement: http://www.fractiondiscs.se/

Liechtenstein - Meantime (video)

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:50:11 -0700

Liechtenstein now have a video for their fine new single "Meantime". Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHkFQDtM-Ek

Liechtenstein - Meantime

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:46:54 -0800

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein are streaming a brand new track at myspace from their upcoming record: http://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:35:30 -0700

Liechtenstein are a neat little twee band from Göteborg who have been going for a few years and they just released this 3 track EP. Their lyrics deal with typical twee subjects and have no-nonsense song titles ("Passion for water", "Spending time with you" and "On the tram"). The music is a mix of shoegaze meets twee with a pinch of punk, resulting in a sound like a less-tattooed version of Vivian Girls. It's not exactly game changing, but definitely better than other similar artists out there. It gets a bit repetitive now and then though, as Liechtenstein are really hammering their choruses into the listener's brain. I guess that is part of their musical heritage, but annoying nevertheless. However, all in all, it's a sweet EP that showcases a band that has progressed nicely from their debut ("Survival strategies in the modern world", released last year) and I'm quite keen to hear their forthcoming album.

Sirius playlist week #31

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:39:40 -0700

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. Niels Nielsen - Dpend
02. TALK 1
03. Haleiwa - Pure vida dude
04. Óðmenn - Einn ég ræ
05. The Bear Quartet - Lovers goodbye
06. Night Minutes - Sweetheart at the funeral
07. TALK 2
08. A Swarm of the Sun - The worms are out
09. Logh - An alliance of hearts
10. Tomas Halberstad - I must be in love
11. TALK 3
12. Liechtenstein - On the tram
13. Scraps of Tape - Blindspot
14. Dear Euphoria - Coming down
15. Dyno - Emotional
16. TALK 4
17. Kvelertak - Ordsmedar av rang
18. The Social Services - Baltic Sea
19. Oriel Joans - Knuckles whiten
20. TALK 5
21. Ted Gärdestad - Oh, vilken härlig dag

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Liechtenstein - Passion for water

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:28:29 -0700

Fraction Discs will be releasing a new 7" single from Liechtenstein later this month and are offering the a-side cut "Passion for water" as a free download: http://www.fractiondiscs.se/

Liechtenstein live @ InMyKitchen

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:31:26 -0700

Check out Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein performing live for GBG-based video site InMyKitchen: http://inmykitchenwith.wordpress.com/liechtenstein/

Liechtenstein - Saperlipopette

Mon, 17 May 2010 13:25:58 -0700

Check out Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein covering "Saperlipopette" by French artist Clothilde: http://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia

Liechtenstein - Strange ideas

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:18:54 -0700

Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein have a new track up at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/liechtensteinia

Still Single: Liechtenstein, The Faintest Ideas, more

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:06:39 -0800

Still Single covers the Liechtenstein/The Faintest Ideas split on Slumberland: http://still-single.tumblr.com/post/369870062/liechtenstein-the-faintest-ideas-searching-for-the
Also mentioned, Tom Karlsson's "Pojknacke" LP and Molnbär av John's 7" on Tona Serenad.

New Liechtenstein 7" on the way

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:35:24 -0800

Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein will be doing a 3-song 7" on Fraction Discs this spring featuring the songs "I've got a passion for water", "Spending time with you" and "On the tram".

Liechtenstein get new bassist

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:26:30 -0700

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein have parted ways with bassist Naemi Pebaque due to "lack of time" and have enlisted Ulrika Mild from Compute to take her place. The band is currently at Ulrika's home studio on Gotland working on new material.

Liechtenstein - This must be heaven

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:22 -0700

MBV has a new track from Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein: http://www.mbvmusic.com/new-liechtenstein-mp3-this-must-be-heaven/13462
Said song appears on the new Slumberland split 7" with fellow Swedes The Faintest Ideas.

Liechtenstein interview at ZME Music

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:03 -0700

ZME Music interviews Swedish indiepop act Liechtenstein: http://www.zmemusic.com/rock/interview-with-liechtenstein/

Liechtenstein has a new website

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:55:01 -0700

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein have a nice and simple new website: http://www.fractiondiscs.se/liechtenstein

Pitchfork reviews Liechtenstein

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:24:37 -0700

Pitchfork reviews the new Liechtenstein album "Survival strategies in a modern world": http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13144-survival-strategies-in-a-modern-world/

Liechtenstein live on the radio

Mon, 25 May 2009 17:22:37 -0700

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein did a couple radio recordings while over here in the US and here's when they'll be airing:

06/03 - WPRB @ 7-10pm
06/06 - WFMU @ 9pm-12am

That's local (Eastern) time btw.

Chromewaves reports from NYC Popfest

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:53:00 -0700

Chromewaves reviews Cats on Fire and Liechtenstein live in NYC: http://www.chromewaves.net/2009/05/nyc-popfest-with-cats-on-fire-liechtenstein-the-tartans-and-don-lennon-at-don-hills/

Pfork track review: Liechtenstein - All at once

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:44:52 -0700

Swedish tweepop act Liechtenstein in the Pitchfork track reviews: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/11256-all-at-once/

New Liechtenstein on the way at the end of May

Mon, 04 May 2009 17:04:08 -0700

Swedish indiepoppers Liechtenstein will release their debut album "Survival strategies in a modern world" on May 26 via Fraction Discs/Slumberland Records and will be available on both 10" vinyl and CD formats. Hit up Fraction Disc's website for a sample tune: http://www.fractiondiscs.se/

Compute + Liechtenstein Live @ Bang Bang Club, Berlin 04/15/2009

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:52:46 -0700

Berlin's small scene of twee-lovers came together last Wednesday to enjoy a six-band bill including two upcoming Scandinavian bands. After semi-interesting German opener Skirt and charming British band Horovitz, Swedish electronic artist Compute took the stage. Their minimal setup -- singer/composer Ulrika at drum machine and iPod supported by Liechtenstein's singer Renée at keyboards -- contrasted with the more traditional instrumentation of the other five bands. Compute went on to deliver their version of typical contemporary Swedish-pop where cheap-sounding synthesizers and analogue pre-programmed drums are combined with somewhat hysteric, slightly off-key Knife-ish singing. Somehow, their performance seemed unnecessarily restrained though, as if held back by the typical twee shyness surrounding them on this evening. The second Scandinavian band of the night, indiepop trio Liechtenstein from Göteborg, then topped the bill after the crowd had enjoyed very pleasant sets from Australian indie-darlings The Motifs and The Crayon Fields. Liechtenstein actually seemed to be a much better pick for the night than Compute -- people in the half-full club couldn't help moving and dancing to their mixture of mid-eighties indiepop with a few punk influences thrown in. For me, it was especially the driving bass-playing that made Liechtenstein more than just a simple retro-act. Not that I would mind the retroness of it though, in fact, I am actually glad sometimes that my knowledge of "classic" eighties indiepop is small enough so that I can still enjoy such charming current bands without catching all the obvious references to earlier songs and sounds.

Action Biker and Liechtenstein to play London Popfest

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:38:52 -0800

Swedish indiepop acts Action Biker and Liechtenstein will be appearing at the London Popfest in late February. Details: http://www.spiralscratchpop.com/londonpopfest

Liechtenstein Stalking skills Fraction Discs

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Girlish vocals, youthful enthusiasm and straightforward indie-pop arrangements: that's what you find on this 3-song EP. Although this is largely a demo (and it sounds like it), these girls show promise, especially in the second song, "Cravings". I like the energetic drumming and background "la la la's." Elsewhere, the sound is missing an edge and starts to sound meandering. With a producer, I think this young Swedish band could do something pretty decent. They do sing in key, generally altogether, and I like the idea of a band named after one of the world's smallest countries. But think bigger, ladies. Think bigger.

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The Pitchfork Forkcast features a track from tweepoppers Liechtenstein: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/42654-liechtenstein-stalking-skills-mp3-and-stream

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Indie MP3 talks to Swedish twee act Liechtenstein: http://www.indie-mp3.co.uk/2007/03/liechtenstein_16.html