
{"id":21694,"date":"2010-11-12T14:43:30","date_gmt":"2010-11-12T13:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=21694\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T08:03:59","slug":"5-danish-bands-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/5-danish-bands-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Danish bands you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Home to the live music mecca Roskilde Festival, and with many world-famous artists, Denmark boasts a thriving music scene despite its humble size.<\/p>\n<p>Music is a way to explore the local culture. Not only will listening to Danish bands give you more conversation topics with your Danish friends, but you may find some new favorite bands to share with friends back home as well.<\/p>\n<p>Now Nicolai Torp, chief editor of the Danish music website Soundvenue.com, offers the University Post his expertise and names five Danish bands that you need to know. At least before you leave Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<h2>Unique collective<\/h2>\n<p>According to Torp, even though the Danish music scene is growing in size, a collective and friendly aspect still exists about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbThe scene seems to work together \u2013 remixing and supporting each other on every possible occasion,\u00ab he says. \u00bbThere is an understanding, that there is room for everyone, and that any artist\u2019 success reflects on the whole scene.\u00ab<\/p>\n<p>And success seems to be exactly what the scene is finding. Acts like Trentem\u00f8ller, Mew, and The Ravonettes have bolstered Denmark\u2019s name abroad with more bands sure to follow. With all of this diversity, Danish music has been able to avoid being typecast as one singular sound.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbRight now the Danish music scene is bursting with talent in all genres imaginable,\u00ab says Torp. \u00bbThere is no blueprint, and bands seem eager to carve out their own niche.\u00ab<\/p>\n<p>So much for the talk. On to the five choice picks:<\/p>\n<h2>Murder<\/h2>\n<p>This duo comprised of Jacob Bellens and Anders Mathiasen arrived on the Danish scene in 2005. The haunting keyboards, thoughtful acoustic guitars, and the gravitas of Bellends voice drive the sound of Murder. While their name would suggest a harsh sound, Murder portrays more of a reflective living room session. \u00bbMurder is sparse and beautiful, centered around Jacob Bellens\u2019 amazing vocals,\u00ab describes Torp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/murderdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Murder here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Youtube video of Murder here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=It-YbA4h6Mk width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>The Rumour Said Fire<\/h2>\n<p>Frontman Jesper Lidang formed The Rumour Said Fire in 2008 and they have been gaining momentum ever since. The band creates an up-tempo and immediately welcoming friendly vibe to their acoustic driven folk music with artful use of layered vocals. \u00bbThey create upbeat folk rock with melodies to die for,\u00ab says Torp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/therumoursaidfire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to The Rumour Said Fire here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Rumour Said Fire on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M-H3528t8qk width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Chimes &amp; Bells<\/h2>\n<p>The newest artist of the five, Chimes &amp; Bells is filled with \u00bbdark, slow noir-rock that creeps up on you,\u00ab according to Torp. The heavily reverbed voice of C\u00e6cilie Trier fills the songs with a haunting feel. The slow tempos give their music a rustic, powerful theme. Chimes &amp; Bells\u2019 debut has been getting international positive reviews and is certainly one to watch on the Danish and global scene.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/chimesandbells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Chimes and Bells here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chimes &amp; Bells on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wlRks17p31E width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Efterklang<\/h2>\n<p>The band, which has been around since late 2000, has collaborated with a host of Danish musicians. \u00bbEfterklang is imaginative, sensitive pop music with complex arrangements,\u00ab says Torp. The band\u2019s name, which is translated as \u201creverberation,\u201d also runs the Rumraket label which has been involved with popular indie band Grizzly Bear among others. Efterklang has three studio albums, with their most recent \u201cMagic Chairs\u201d being released in February of this year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/efterklang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Efterklang here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Efterklang on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OPU6k1CYyB8 width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Kenton Slash Demon<\/h2>\n<p>In a club scene overshadowed by internationally known Trentem\u00f8ller, Kenton Slash Demon has begun to make a name for themselves. Torp describes their sound as \u00bbworld class organic and melodic club music, that works equally well in headphones.\u00ab These guys are for the student who likes to dance at the club or is looking for a new Danish sound to jumpstart their own party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/kentonslashdemon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Kenton Slash Demon here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kenton Slash Demon on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-vLg9Lxj3Vw width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<p>All five bands listed have released albums this year and are playing live dates in Denmark in the coming months. For more information on Danish and international music, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/soundvenue.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soundvenue here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>uni-avis@adm.ku.dk<\/p>\n<p><em>Stay in the know about news and events happening in Copenhagen by <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signing up for the University Post\u2019s weekly newsletter here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/>\n<!-- end of module 1 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music editor Nicolai Torp shares his favourite Danish artists. 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At least before you leave Copenhagen.<\/p>\n<h2>Unique collective<\/h2>\n<p>According to Torp, even though the Danish music scene is growing in size, a collective and friendly aspect still exists about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbThe scene seems to work together \u2013 remixing and supporting each other on every possible occasion,\u00ab he says. \u00bbThere is an understanding, that there is room for everyone, and that any artist\u2019 success reflects on the whole scene.\u00ab<\/p>\n<p>And success seems to be exactly what the scene is finding. Acts like Trentem\u00f8ller, Mew, and The Ravonettes have bolstered Denmark\u2019s name abroad with more bands sure to follow. With all of this diversity, Danish music has been able to avoid being typecast as one singular sound.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbRight now the Danish music scene is bursting with talent in all genres imaginable,\u00ab says Torp. \u00bbThere is no blueprint, and bands seem eager to carve out their own niche.\u00ab<\/p>\n<p>So much for the talk. On to the five choice picks:<\/p>\n<h2>Murder<\/h2>\n<p>This duo comprised of Jacob Bellens and Anders Mathiasen arrived on the Danish scene in 2005. The haunting keyboards, thoughtful acoustic guitars, and the gravitas of Bellends voice drive the sound of Murder. While their name would suggest a harsh sound, Murder portrays more of a reflective living room session. \u00bbMurder is sparse and beautiful, centered around Jacob Bellens\u2019 amazing vocals,\u00ab describes Torp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/murderdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Murder here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Youtube video of Murder here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=It-YbA4h6Mk width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>The Rumour Said Fire<\/h2>\n<p>Frontman Jesper Lidang formed The Rumour Said Fire in 2008 and they have been gaining momentum ever since. The band creates an up-tempo and immediately welcoming friendly vibe to their acoustic driven folk music with artful use of layered vocals. \u00bbThey create upbeat folk rock with melodies to die for,\u00ab says Torp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/therumoursaidfire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to The Rumour Said Fire here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Rumour Said Fire on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=M-H3528t8qk width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Chimes &amp; Bells<\/h2>\n<p>The newest artist of the five, Chimes &amp; Bells is filled with \u00bbdark, slow noir-rock that creeps up on you,\u00ab according to Torp. The heavily reverbed voice of C\u00e6cilie Trier fills the songs with a haunting feel. The slow tempos give their music a rustic, powerful theme. Chimes &amp; Bells\u2019 debut has been getting international positive reviews and is certainly one to watch on the Danish and global scene.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/chimesandbells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Chimes and Bells here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chimes &amp; Bells on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wlRks17p31E width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Efterklang<\/h2>\n<p>The band, which has been around since late 2000, has collaborated with a host of Danish musicians. \u00bbEfterklang is imaginative, sensitive pop music with complex arrangements,\u00ab says Torp. The band\u2019s name, which is translated as \u201creverberation,\u201d also runs the Rumraket label which has been involved with popular indie band Grizzly Bear among others. Efterklang has three studio albums, with their most recent \u201cMagic Chairs\u201d being released in February of this year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/efterklang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Efterklang here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Efterklang on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OPU6k1CYyB8 width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<h2>Kenton Slash Demon<\/h2>\n<p>In a club scene overshadowed by internationally known Trentem\u00f8ller, Kenton Slash Demon has begun to make a name for themselves. Torp describes their sound as \u00bbworld class organic and melodic club music, that works equally well in headphones.\u00ab These guys are for the student who likes to dance at the club or is looking for a new Danish sound to jumpstart their own party.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/kentonslashdemon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Kenton Slash Demon here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kenton Slash Demon on video here:<\/p>\n[video:http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-vLg9Lxj3Vw width:432 height:324 align:center]\n<p>All five bands listed have released albums this year and are playing live dates in Denmark in the coming months. For more information on Danish and international music, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/soundvenue.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soundvenue here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>uni-avis@adm.ku.dk<\/p>\n<p><em>Stay in the know about news and events happening in Copenhagen by <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signing up for the University Post\u2019s weekly newsletter here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"ArticleEnd"},{"acf_fc_layout":"OtherStories","headline":"","hand_picked_posts":false,"references":false,"category":false,"theme":false,"number_of_posts":"4","style":"default"}],"feature_color":"","article_updated":""},"taxonomyData":{"category":[{"term_id":43,"name":"Culture","slug":"culture","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":43,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":562,"filter":"raw"}],"post_tag":[],"post_format":[],"expression":[{"term_id":15,"name":"News Article","slug":"news_article","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":15,"taxonomy":"expression","description":"","parent":0,"count":11489,"filter":"raw"}],"translation_priority":[{"term_id":5468,"name":"Optional","slug":"optional-en","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5468,"taxonomy":"translation_priority","description":"","parent":0,"count":672,"filter":"raw"}]},"featured_media_url":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Efterklang_Live.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21694"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21694\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134331,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21694\/revisions\/134331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}