CMJ '09: Wednesday In Photos

As far as full-on noon-to-2AM marathon set hunting goes, Wednesday's spread won't be topped this year. In addition to bringing us memorable sets from two bands we'll be watching much more closely in Sleigh Bells and Golden Silvers, the day... CONTINUE READING CMJ '09: WEDNESDAY IN PHOTOS»

New Ungdomskulen - "Idunno"

Next month hardworking Bergen, Norway prog-punk humorists Ungdomskulen are releasing their sophomore full-length Bisexual. Even if you've only seen and heard Cry-Baby's "Modern Drummer," you'd do well to check out the instantly catchy, psychedelic, cowbell friendly "Idunno," which is streaming... CONTINUE READING NEW UNGDOMSKULEN - "IDUNNO" »

Posted on February 11, 2009 in Album Art (1 comments)
Tags: Japandroids | Suicide | Ungdomskulen

Quit Your Day Job: Ungdomskulen

The Bergen trio Ungdomskulen play proggy post punk, mixing chops and hooks with a sense of humor. But they don't sound like Primus. When I was in Norway a couple years ago, "Ungdomskulen" seemed to be on everybody's lips (or... CONTINUE READING QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: UNGDOMSKULEN»

Posted on July 2, 2008 in MP3, Quit Your Day Job (4 comments)
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New Ungdomskulen Video - "Modern Drummer" (Stereogum Premiere)

When we were in Norway a couple years ago, Ungdomskulen was mentioned to us a few times, largely for their technical prowess. At the time, though, nobody mentioned that the power trio could use their instruments to shoot down 8-bit... CONTINUE READING NEW UNGDOMSKULEN VIDEO - "MODERN DRUMMER" (STEREOGUM PREMIERE)»

Posted on March 10, 2008 in MP3, Video (4 comments)
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