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.
Well who knew that me and Beyoncé had so much in common (I mean besides us both being hot chick singers, right ;)). Seems like we also have the same taste in pets. The blog Album art exchange made me aware of this so I guess the next step is for me and B to take a trip to Gator Land together.
Here’s what they’re talking about:
My latest album “Florida” has just been released in a special Christmas edition in Japan through Cocoheart records. The album consists of the songs from “Florida” along with a few Christmas singles. Here’s a couple of links to Japanese blogs that has written about the album 🙂
Order the Japan release here!
Just when you thought that sunny Florida was all forgotten and the snow had put it’s blanket over my latest album, new wave artist The Courage awakens one of the songs in a whole new way!
Sofia Talvik – You Plate Your Heart Wiht Gold – Remix by The Courage from Sofia Talvik on Vimeo.
Jesper Jonsson aka The Courage is a Swedish artist who just released his self titled debut album, has made this great remix of my song “You Plate Your Heart With Gold” and cut a great video to go along with it. Visit The Courage on Facebook here!
The video was filmed by Jonas Westin and the cool animations are created by Johan Röstwall and Staffan Andersson.
Enjoy!
Hi friends, this is a humble request so please bear with me.
I’m trying to raise funds for my new album “L”, the first EP of an four piece EP saga called L.O.V.E, and I’d be very grateful if you could help. As a thank-you you can download the EP free once it’s completed. It would mean a great deal to me if you would be a part of this musical saga. The minimum pledge of 10$ gets you the download when it’s done, but if you invest in an exclusive item that I have for sale the download is free.
Help me fund this album and check out the exclusives at:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/1490
Total funds right now:
By using a fan-funded model to raise the money to release the first EP “L”, not only would you be influencing and enabling the release, you would have access to many rare opportunities to own a piece of my musical journey. And in the end the whole “L.O.V.E” saga.
“L.O.V.E” consists of four separate EP’s with four tracks each, that will be released every 3 months during 2011.
The funding will pay for studio time, producer time, mastering and artwork.
Please read more about how this works at: http://www.pledgemusic.com/site/faq
20% of the profits will go to a charity that is close to my heart; ECPAT. Your donation will support ECPAT International’s work to prevent, protect and seek justice for child victims of sexual exploitation through legal, social and policy work undertaken for and with child survivors to deliver better care, improve practices and policies and ensure justice.
I run my own label Makaki Music, produce everything myself and I’m very hands on with the music and everything around it. All the bundles are endorsed and personally produced. They represent a personal part of me and I want to share that with you.
Please help me get this EP funded today!
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/1490
best,
Sofia Talvik
My new Xmas single “Santa” has only been out for a day but I’ve already got some lovely reviews:
Women’s Radio has written a fun review:
““Santa” has that 80’s music vibe that will make listeners bob their heads unknowingly. Imagine Santa Claus bouncing around with a Mohawk, jean jacket and tight leather pants. It is a cheerful, bubbly and hope-filled piece that will bring positive energy to Talvik’s cause this year.”
Read the full review here.
Free Christmas Music Blog says:
“This year’s single, “Santa (can you bring me someone else this year)”, was just released today, and it’s every bit as good as I expected it to be (which is a relief, because I often worry when my expectations get too high for something). Musically, “Santa” is a fun, synthesizer-based pop song that would not sound out of place on a mid-80s Madonna album. If you’re a fan of songs like “Last Christmas”, this song is a must hear.”
Read full review here
Santas Working Overtime has chosen “Santa” as song of the day! Thanks!
Wears the Trousers magazine did a nice little write up – check it out here! .. as did the lovely blog With Music in My Mind!
Stubby’s House of Christmas wrote in their review:>
“I love this woman. And every year Sofia Talvik releases a free Christmas song, so what’s not to love? This year’s effort is a fairly uptempo danceable indie track, even if the lyrics are the “I’ve been alone since we split up” type. It might be her catchiest yet.”
Read the whole review here
Fab Womens Radio has already put “Santa” in rotation and writes on their website:
“Highlights? Just about every single track, but why not start with this week’s FEATURED FEMMEP3, a glorious new track from our favorite Swedish singer-songwriter, Sofia Talvik, titled, “Santa”.”
Download your copy of “Santa” here