IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

The Shiloh - The ship (video)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:31:58 -0700

I have to say, I like this song a heckuva lot more than I thought I would. I expected overwrought emo-pop silliness and while The Shiloh are definitely rooted in such terrain, their new single is really just a great pop song. Still leaning towards overwrought perhaps, but in a good way. Though maybe not quite as stellar as We are the Storm's "I woke up to the bells", it's got a similar appeal, it pulls the same heartstrings. Oh, and bonus points for a star turn by the daughter of IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes/Richard Wilson! Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0aB0RfNsc

Richard Wilson - Blame it on me

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:30:06 -0700

Richard Wilson aka Racingpaperplanes is back and making new music under his own name -- hear a new song at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/richardwilsonmusic

Racingpaperplanes - Here to stay/One more reason

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:01:27 -0700

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes has a new two-track websingle posted for free download: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/2010/03/so.html

Racingpaperplanes - Ok? No way!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:48:13 -0800

The first sample of the upcoming Racingpaperplanes EP "Guiding light", recorded together with Kristofer Åström, is now streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes
RPP mainman Richard Wilson also says that he is still seeking a label to release the EP so all interested parties are encouraged to get in touch.

Top 10s for 2009: Richard Wilson (Racingpaperplanes)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

10 random awesome things:

01. Bought an iPhone.

02. http://skold.com/

03. Refrained from yelling "Summer dress" at a J. Tillman show.

04. This Finnish guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exxwrob92qE

05. Pearl Jam in Berlin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dDPuVMPbuc

06. Sinkadus.

07. Going Spotify premium. I don't miss the commercials. At all.

08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKaX6eYJHzg

09. Barcelona FC.

10. 2009 coming to an end. Go 2010!

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Richard says: 2009 saw me take a break and play live only once, releasing an EP, working on another EP while Tract records decided to call it quits. 2010 will hopefully grant me a new label, a new live band and some cool shows!
http://www.racingpaperplanes.com/
http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Two new songs from Racingpaperplanes

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:08:06 -0800

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes is streaming a couple new tracks from what I assume are his recent recording sessions with Kristofer Åström: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes
UPDATE: I have been corrected -- these tracks are even newer and from a completely different session.

Racingpaperplanes looking for a label

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:43:20 -0700

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes is currently working on a new album together with pal/producer Kristofer Åström and is seeking out a label to release it: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=5249278&blogId=513020024

New Racingpaperplanes EP this fall

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:59 -0700

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes is recording a new EP under the tutelage of Kristofer Åström, who is also helping with some backing instrumentation. Mainman Richard Wilson tells me three songs are done so far and the whole thing will be released by Tract Records this fall.

New Racingpaperplanes EP this spring

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:11:43 -0800

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes will be putting out a new EP on Tract Records this spring entitled "Sunken ship". More here: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/2009/02/sunken-ship-ep-i-have-just-finished.html

Racingpaperplanes download repository

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:38:42 -0800

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes is posting a whole bunch of old demos, videos and other rare material for free download/viewing: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:55:44 -0700

IAT.MP3 artist Racingpaperplanes has decided to go the DIY route and is self-releasing his new album "Four" via his newly-establish Richwil Records: http://www.myspace.com/richwilrecords

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:08:23 -0700

The second song from the new Racingpaperplanes album "Four" is now posted for free download: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:13:09 -0700

Racingpaperplanes, aka singer/songwriter/sometime IAT! contributor Richard Wilson, is releasing his new album "Four" track-by-track as a free download: http://racingpaperplanes.blogspot.com/
Don't forget to check out the single "The oars", released just last month via the IAT.MP3 netlabel: http://www.itsatrap.com/label.php?show=iatmp3010

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:07:30 -0700

If you haven't checked out our new netrelease from Racingpaperplanes, well what are you waiting for? Get right to it: [click here]
Two exclusive new songs, 100% free to you. Pass it on!

MP3: Racingpaperplanes - The oars

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present to you a brand new netrelease on the IAT.MP3 netlabel from artist Racingpaperplanes aka Gbg-based songwriter Richard Wilson. We've been in touch on and off over the years, talking about all sorts of things such as our mutual appreciation of heavy metal, but don't let that scare you off as Racingpaperplanes is anything but! We both appreciate metal, but we also love country music and this new single "The oars" has got the twang. It's also got some fantastic wordplay - just listen to how he twists the words of the title into words of devotion. It's a beautiful little number, soft, sweet and sombre. Then, on the b-side, Richard gives us something a bit more on the rockier side, but you'll have to head to the download page to grab that one. And don't forget to snag the the sleeve while you're at it! Enjoy and please, feel free to spread the music around!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:25:44 -0700

Racingpaperplanes has three new songs up at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:21:22 -0700

Swedish alt-country artist Racingpaperplanes has a new track up on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes
Also check out a new video he did for another new song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCgLYJJr200

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:09:23 -0700

Swedish alt-country artist Racingpaperplanes have posted their new single "In and out of coma" for free download: http://www.richardwilson.se/
The song, which happens to be about a really bad hangover, will be given the video treatment by NY-based director Kevin Doyle and will also appear on a forthcoming full-length album, both due sometime in April. More details to come.

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish Americana act Racingpaperplanes posted a bunch of live video clips from their recent trip to Germany: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Pinto's debut album "Hook me up" will be released on September 26 via Krusty Stills Records. Look for them to tour Germany with Racingpaperplanes in early September:

09/06 - Bar A.Mora, Hamburg
09/07 - Antje Oklesund, Berlin
09/08 - Backsteinhaus, Duderstadt

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish singer/songwriter Richard Wilson aka Racingpaperplanes has yet another brand new Swedish-language websingle for free download: http://www.richardwilson.se/

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish singer/songwriter Richard Wilson aka Racingpaperplanes has started to write songs in his native Swedish for the very first time and has posted his very first "låt på svenska" online: http://www.richardwilson.se/
The first song (a-side?) is called "Alltid på väg" and features ex-Granada vocalist Anna Järvinen. The second returns the favor and is a cover of Anna's song "Kom hem". Look for more new songs to be posted every month.

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish alt-country act Racingpaperplanes has posted their entire new album "Made of broken parts" for streaming on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes (no, not in the standard player - scroll down)

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Racingpaperplanes has recorded a cover of Anna Järvinens' song "Kom hem" and posted it on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/richardwilsondemos
It's his first time singing in Swedish, so he says it might seem a little awkward, but he thinks it turned out alright.

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The new Racingpaperplanes album "Made of broken parts" is out now on Tract Records and you can preview a few tracks at myspace: http://myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes has a new single available for free download: http://www.tractrecords.com/rpp_in_company_websingle.htm

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes on tour in Spain:

02/22 - tbd, Madrid
02/23 - Bullit, Bilbao
02/24 - Sala Castelló,Barcelona

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes has posted a Red House Painters cover from an upcoming Mark Kozelek tribute on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes will be contributing to a new Sparkehorse tribute comp to be released by American indie label Slight Records. His version of the song "Happy pig" or "Happy man" as it's sometimes called, can be previewed now on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes
More info on the comp project here: http://sctas.com/THY/

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Racingpaperplanes has posted a brand new demo track on myspace along with all three of his contributions to the "If we were oceans" split CD with Kristofer Åström, Two Times the Trauma and Boy Omega: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

It's been awhile, but here's some new reviews for you: [click here]
Artists covered this time around include The Charade, Lemonator, Maria Lithell, Red Moon, The Second Band, Viktor Sjöberg, Tigerbombs and the four-way split "If we were oceans" featuring Kristofer Åström, Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega and Two Times the Trauma.

Various Artists If we were oceans Tract Records

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Tract Records really knows how to put together a pretty good split and by doing it with four artists they really know how to maximize the releases' potential. It begins with two stellar contributed by Kristofer Åström, who gives two solid tracks (on top of the four he'd already released this year). I had come to the conclusion long ago that this man should be releasing albums whenever he wants, and this gives him the opportunity to. Stylistically, Racingpaperplanes is the perfect segue into the rest of the split, with a beautiful acoustic number right after KÅ's numbers, followed by more fleshed out efforts, but still retaining the soft, somberness. Boy Omega brings all to the table with perhaps the album's most spectacular track in "Fool around". The composition of this song is absolutely gorgeous with its subdued melody, but by contributing four songs, one feels like maybe it's a little heavy ("For I cannot breathe" could have been dropped, mainly for continuity purposes). Two Times The Trauma closes out the session with two rather moody electronic-influenced tracks and an acoustic number in the middle, yet the acoustic track makes the most sense on this album and in my eyes is the far superior of the songs.

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Ghost Sessions, the collaborative sideproject of Richard from Racingpaperplanes, has a new video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9rZO7dTig

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Delusions of Adequacy talks about Racingpaperplanes sideproject Ghost Sessions in their online music review today: http://www.adequacy.net/review.php?reviewID=6939

Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish singer/songwriters Richard Wilson of Racingpaperplanes and Andreas Magnusson of Hanif have joined forces in a new project called Sonada Yuki. Check 'em out at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sonadayuki

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Now in stock: Kristofer Åström/Racingpaperplanes/Boy Omega/Two Times the Trauma - If we were oceans
New four-way split on Tract Records! Recommended!

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Rhode Island-based radio station BSR 88.1 FM did a phoned-in live session with Racingpaperplanes yesterday and you can listen to an archive of the performance online: http://www.bsrlive.com/archives/playlist.php?p=3985

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Racingpaperplanes collaborative sideproject Ghost Sessions just released an ultra-limited 3-song 3" CDR entitled "What to say on the way down". Listen to samples here: http://www.myspace.com/ghostsessions
The disc is actually the first in a "thrilogy" (really, more people should use that term) with the other two to surface later this year. The next edition will feature assistance from artists Grumpy Bear and Boo Hiss.

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Boy Omega will be releasing a 7" on UK-based label Stereo Test Kit featuring the track "By midnight we'll give it a go" b/w "If only" and a new song called "From us to eternity". Look for it in May. Boy Omega will also be featured on three (!!!) upcoming releases on US label Tract Records: the 4-way all-Swedish singer/songwriter split with Kristofer Åström, Racingpaperplanes and Two Times the Trauma "If we were oceans"; the "Engaño" comp and the single-disc reissue of the "I am a cold rock. I am dull grass" Will Oldham tribute. And that's not all! Boy Omega will also be doing a limited tour-only CDR with various rare tracks, cover tunes and outtakes.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Kristofer Åström has posted a new song from his upcoming 4-way split with Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Two Times The Trauma on Tract Records: http://www.myspace.com/kastrom

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes has posted a new song called "You if anyone" on his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Two Times The Trauma and Kristofer Åström will be contributing material to a four-way all-Swedish singer/songwriter split CD to be released via US label Tract Records. The disc will be called ""If we were oceans" and each act will have 2-3 songs. Expect a Valentine's Day release.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Realease Records has posted an entire live show from artist Racingpaperplanes for free download: http://www.realease.se/

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Racingpaperplanes and Boy Omega will be teaming up for a split EP in the near future. They're not sure who will release it yet, but I'll be sure to stay updated.

Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Finnish artist Juho made a painting inspired by the single "City lights" from Racingpaperplanes: http://juho.blogspot.com/2005/04/loppu-tulos.html (it's the one in the center)
Pretty nifty, eh? In other RPP news, they recently did a rerecording of the song "Careless love" for the single disc reissue of the Will Oldham tribute that came out not too long ago. The new version of the comp will also include Mark Kozelek doing the Palace Music classic "New partner".

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

New mp3 today from singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes aka Richard Wilson of Göteborg, Sweden. Today's selection is a part of a new net-single, out today from Realease Records. Like me, most people probably first heard of Richard through his involvement with the "I am a cold rock, I am dull grass" Will Oldham tribute on Tract Records. I know it's kind of an oxymoron to recommend Swedish Americana music, but when it's done right, there ain't nothing wrong. Check out the song and if you like it, follow the banner on the right to get the b-side or order the CDR.

Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Splendid has quite a few Scandinavian titles reviewed today:

1999 - Legends b/w Midnight people
Mother Goose - Autumn masochism
Racingpaperplanes - Self sleep service

Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes aka Richard Wilson has signed with Realease Records, home of B.U.C.K. and others. The album "Self sleep service" will soon be available through the label's mailorder and will eventually be getting a proper Swedish release. In other news, look for Racingpaperplanes to tour with Hanif in the near future. Dates soon.

Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Racingpaperplanes has the featured album slow at online Americana radio station Mansion on the Hill: http://mansiononthehill.biz/2004/12/featured-album-of-week.html

Top 10s for 2004: Racingpaperplanes

Mon, 27 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Top 10 events of 2004:

01. Elephant Micah - ...And the palmyra palm

02. Elephant Micah - ...And the loud guitars

03. Getting tickets to the Iron Maiden show due in Gothenburg 2005.

04. Having a kidney stone attack made me feel alive.

05. Having a kidney stone attack made me drink less coffee (well, a little less).

06. Having a song featured on the Will Oldham tribute.

07. Knowing that Kristofer Åström, like me, too got tinnitus from Fireside. (Fireside must be destroyed :))

08. Yngwie Malmsteen humorously names his coming album "Unleash the Fury" (You should know about the "unleash the fookin fjoory" incident to find this amusing)

09. Buying the Nirvana Box Set.

10. Making a lot of new friends.

On a side note: Trying to become a "Glöggalkoholist" failed! It's too damned sweet in taste.

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Racingpaperplanes aka Richard Wilson is a singer/songwriter from Sweden. His latest album "Self Sleep Service" was released by US-based label Tract Records in October. As for 2005, he plans on either doing two EPs or a new full-length and will probably be coming to the US on tour sometime around May.
www.racingpaperplanes.com / www.tractrecords.com

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Sweden's Racingpaperplanes finally released their second album "Self sleep service" via US label Tract Records and you can download samples here: http://www.tractrecords.com/
The group was featured earlier this year on the label's Will Oldham tribute comp "I am a cold rock. I am dull grass" alongside similar groups like Iron & Wine and Calexico.

Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Racingpaperplanes got a nice review in the UK's Logo Magazine: http://www.logo-magazine.com/albums/display.asp?AlbumID=2930

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Tract Records will be putting out a Will Oldham tribute compilation on March 30 featuring the contributions from four Swedish bands: Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Celestine and Patrik Torsson alongside other respected bands such as Iron & Wine, Calexico, Scout Niblet and Pinetop Seven. More details and samples: http://www.tractrecords.com/oldhamtribute.htm

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800

And speaking of Racingpaperplanes, their new album "Self sleep service" will be out on March 30 as well.