More news from BTW alums: Earlier this year we learned of a very special one-time concert featuring Danish cinematic art-rockers Under Byen with accompaniment from the Danish Radio Sinfonietta. 1500 people were lucky enough to be there; for the rest... CONTINUE READING NEW LIVE UNDER BYEN VIDEOS - THE SIAMESISK LIVE EP»
Posted on March 27, 2008 in (1 comments)
Tags: Bruce Springsteen | M. Ward | Super Bowl | SXSW | Under Byen
As if BTW Under Byen weren't cinematic, symphonic, or possessed of enough members on their own, in April of '07 the great Danes went out and got themselves a 42-person orchestra. It was just a one night affair, in Copenhagen... CONTINUE READING NEW LIVE UNDER BYEN - "PLANTAGE"»
Posted on January 11, 2008 in (2 comments)
Tags: Under Byen
Not sure what the contributing factors were, but it seemed like everybody was a little frustrated yesterday down at SouthBy; people showing up to the right day party at the wrong time, jumbling their schedules, taking wrong turns in what's... CONTINUE READING SXSW: THURSDAY IN AUSTIN»
Posted on March 16, 2007 in , (10 comments)
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Tonight at Bowery Ballroom, Band To Watch Under Byen brings their two drums, saw, and floral light projector to show off their fine, avant-cinematic rock. The show is part of a larger tour we're proud to present, and we're celebrating... CONTINUE READING NEW UNDER BYEN - "AF SAMME STOF SOM STOF" REMIXES»
Posted on March 5, 2007 in (1 comments)
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It's been a busy day, but we're not letting it go by without telling you that our recent-crush Under Byen were phenomenal last night. Hey, any band featuring a saw player gets a thumbs up from us! (This includes Amina.)... CONTINUE READING UNDER BYEN @ MERCURY LOUNGE & INSIDE THE ROCKERS STUDIO»
Posted on October 5, 2006 in , (10 comments)
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On repeat today is the Danish eight-piece Under Byen (pronounced "ohna boon," but you knew that). At times they recall Björk, Mogwai, and Tortoise, but ultimately it's unlike everything else I'm listening to these days. Like their MySpace page says,... CONTINUE READING BAND TO WATCH: UNDER BYEN»
Posted on July 26, 2006 in , , (30 comments)
Tags: Jonah Hill | Under Byen