The Norwegian band I Was A King is the brainchild of Frode Strømstads. The new self-titled album, which follows 2007's Losing Something Good for Something Better, features Serena-Maneesh's Emil Nikolaisen on bass, drums and a co-production credit, alongside guest spots... CONTINUE READING BAND TO WATCH: I WAS A KING»
Posted on January 27, 2009 in (8 comments)
Tags: Bumbershoot | I Was A King | Serena-Maneesh | Sufjan Stevens | Vivian Girls
Here are a few choice selections from the list of what rocked Oh My Rockness this year. They're representing with a group of Stereo-faves and perfectly articulate those tough-to-pinpoint things that make us love these bands so.Best Rock Band Full... CONTINUE READING REMINISCE WITH OH MY ROCKNESS»
Posted on December 14, 2006 (3 comments)
Tags: Band Of Horses | Goes Cube | Serena-Maneesh | The Big Sleep | Tokyo Police Club
Here's a holiday gift from the always thoughtful Serena-Maneesh, who wrote us a lovely Xmas letter from Norway, the "polar bear fjords kingdom." Maneesh-mastermind Emil commissioned a remix of their self-titled debut's standout "Sapphire Eyes" from British producer Brendan Lynch... CONTINUE READING NEW SERENA-MANEESH - "SAPPHIRE EYES" (SKIKKELIG REMIX)»
Posted on November 30, 2006 in (2 comments)
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There's a middle aged dude who works security at Bowery Ballroom; he usually sits on a stool at the stage-access door near the front of the room, and he uses the density of his torso (and of his scraggle of... CONTINUE READING EVANGELICALS/SERENA-MANEESH @ BOWERY BALLROOM 9/8/06»
Posted on September 11, 2006 in , (18 comments)
Tags: Evangelicals | Serena-Maneesh
Every time I venture into a new city, I can't help but think, "Sure, this glitzy street with MacDonald’s and Starbucks feels authentic enough, but where do the rockers hang out? What do the cool kids get up to?" And... CONTINUE READING A DAY IN NORWAY WITH SERENA-MANEESH»
Posted on August 18, 2006 (26 comments)
Tags: Serena-Maneesh
On Saturday the hipsters made their annual pilgrimage to Coney Island. We know the comments section is gonna turn into a big bitchfest -- terrible sound! lame bands! it rained! where was Haunted Pussy?! -- so we'll concentrate on the... CONTINUE READING SIREN FESTIVAL 2006»
Posted on July 17, 2006 in (23 comments)
Tags: Serena-Maneesh | Siren Festival | Tapes 'N Tapes