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First Aid Kit - The Big Black & the Blue
Buy - Big Black & the Blue
First Aid Kit are a Swedish indie/folk duo composed of sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg, whose close sisterly harmonies and woodsy, folk influenced songwriting have brought comparisons with the likes of Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. The girls first made some noise in 2008, when the band decided to record a cover (video here) of Fleet Foxes ballad "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song". The video received massive amounts of attention on youtube, and in their hometown of Stockholm, Sweden. After month of heavy viral promotion, the sisters began receiving notice from labels and other industry professionals. Sticking with their Swedish roots, First Aid Kit decided to sign with Witicha Records, a label run and owned by Swedish electronic duo The Knife.
Following the release of their first e.p, The Big Black & the Blue is First Aid Kit's harmony-infested debut album. The full-length release contains 11 brilliant original pieces, especially considering their ages (i think they're both under 20). In support of this record, the girls are touring the US all Summer. Now, I haven't seen them live, but if their live show sounds anything like their videos, than I'm sure it's worth the cost of admission.
i think they're both under 20). In support of this record, the girls are touring the US all Summer. Now, I haven't seen them live, but if their live show sounds anything like their videos, than I'm sure it's worth the cost of admission. The fleet foxes cover and the single from The Big Black & the Blue are available to stream and download. Personally, I really enjoy imperfect, rough recording of the Fleet Foxes cover. The melody of their single is also worth a listen. Enjoy!
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I really like this version of FF's song. Gives a different feel - a crunchier sound. Interesting. I'd buy their album.
i think someone took the audio from the video and added a touch of reverb, and thats why it sounds as rough as it does.
oh, and i could also give you their album for free if you want... :)
I'd love it, Mr. D!!
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