Sofia Talvik – Americana / Folk with Swedish Roots
Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy, creating a special niche of folk music.
I’m happy to announce that I’m this week’s featured artist in the Microsoft campaign. My song “Burning Fields” from my new album “Jonestown” will be featured as one of ten chosen favorites, out of thousands of songs on http://www.myspace.com/windows. “Jonestown” will have a grand release in the US, Canada and Japan in October. You can download the song for free and also check out loads of other talented bands. You can also check out the song and become my fan on Reverb Nation.
I happen to have 28 handmade postcards from The Poplab (artists Sakurai & O’Regan). Each postcard is silkscreen printed, with cool individual prints. You can now order a personalized greeting from me for only €5! You’ll get a unique Poplab postcard, with a unique handwritten greeting from me on the back – and I guarantee that no two will be the same. The postcard will be sent as regular mail, so if you order other stuff from my shop, don’t be alarmed if the postcard is not included in the package. If you really, really want it sent in an envelope or included with other stuff you buy from the shop, please note so in your order.
I set my laptop on record when me and my boys were rehearsing the other night. Here’s the video of my song Diamonds from my album Jonestown, and Ruby, Don’t take your love to town, originally written by Mel Tillis but best known through Kenny Rogers.
Indiecater Records, an offshoot of the Dublin based mp3hugger music blog has released a new compilation with my song My James Dean on it.
Indiecater Volume IV is a compilation with a total of 19 tracks featuring the cream of the underground. Most of the tracks are of the indie rock/jangle pop variety although there are dashes of electronica and experimentation throughout. The hope is that it will give some much deserved exposure to these great artists and encourage people like you into further investigation of their back catalogue. Every one of the songs has appeared on their sister blog mp3hugger at one stage or another. The majority of the sale price goes directly back to the bands so you can be safe in the knowledge that you are supporting independent music. Included in the download bundle are all 19 tracks, the original artwork and an information sheet. All this for only €7. It’s a bargain!!!
Here’s the video for my contribution to the album, now go and buy yourself a copy here!
I’m selling out my stock of Sofia Talvik tees – almost for free. Get your own for just 3€! Really cool print of a record with Sofia Talvik printed on it and a pickup coming out from the left shoulder. Available in white with black print or black with white print. Both men’s and women’s tees. Available only until sold out this is your only chance to get one with this print. Get them here: www.sofiatalvik.com/shop or click the pictures to go directly to the merchandice.
