Leave a Comment

The shame of a bad band name
Music: Music blog | guardian.co.uk — ... and then make such an overwrought hash of the musical side of things? It also works the other way around, of course. At the opposite end of the spectrum are the bands that you admire but that you wish didn't flog their wares using such a bloody awful calling card. Yes, I'm From Barcelona , I'm talking to you. I'm loving Berlin's ...

Listen To This: A Song For Britney
Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton — ... The song is simply titled Britney. The group is named I'm From Barcelona. And they're actually from Sweden. ...

I'm From Barcelona played Brooklyn & Coachella (pics)
brooklynvegan — photos by Ryan Muir I'm From Barcelona (who are actually from Sweden) went from Hoboken to California to play Coachella (and 2 other shows) and then back to the east coast to play a show at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in (duh) Brooklyn last night (May 1, 2008). The pictures in this post are from the Coachella one. More below.... ...

New Music: I'm From Barcelona: "Music Killed Me" [MP3] / "Paper Planes" [Video]
Pitchfork Media - Today — ... cheer. "Things got out of hand," Lundgren sings wispily, as a softer section of piano, acoustic guitar, and rumbling drums builds into another huge chorale along the lines of ABBA-informed newcomers Music Go Music. "You have to take some chances, I suppose," I'm From Barcelona sing, finding a lesson in all this, before a synth-spangled interlude and abrupt false ending. Today, Barcelona: tomorrow, the dark side of the moon? Stream:> I'm From Barcelona: "Music Killed Me" (mp3 available for an e-mail ...

I'm From Barcelona: Paper Planes (Video)
Prefix — ... ). The song is standard Barcelona: group vocals coupled with barrels of whimsy. The band is also offering up a download of the somber Music Killed Me at their MySpace for the cost of an e-mail address. Both songs appear on Who Killed Harry Houdini? due out October 14 via Mute.

New I'm From Barcelona - "Music Killed Me" (& "Paper Planes" Video)
Stereogum — ... , it's not an M.I.A. cover. You'll have that reaffirmed in the song's video, where mustached Emanuel Lundgren settles into an elevator, brushes his teeth, shaves, and otherwise preps for a new day before witnessing a couple going at it, an old guy blowing his horn, and a kid beating his drum. In turn, Lundgren finds a fews ways clear his own head before getting off. You can also listen to the new song "Music Killed Me" at the troupe's MySpace or hand over your email address and download it ...

I’m From Barcelona Streaming ‘Who Killed Harry Houdini?’ CD
popdirt.com — ... Emanuel Lundgren of I’m From Barcelona checked in with the Swedish indie pop group’s MySpace friends on Wednesday (September 17) with the following bulletin: I remember when I was about 13 or 14 years and worked one week in a small music store for free, only because I knew that they would give me a record (Yes - I was young, dumb and poor). The kind man in the store gave me a copy of “Achtung Baby” one week before its release. I felt very special. Now you can feel special too! Our complete new album ‘Who Killed Harry Houdini?’ will be streamed at our MySpace page until ...

I'm From Barcelona: Who Killed Harry Houdini?
Prefix — ... the album: I m From Barcelona have great difficulty portraying themselves as anything other than happy-go-lucky Swedes. Granted, the main problem with Let Me Introduce My Friends was that it set its phasers to cute and never changed emotionally. But Who Killed Harry Houdini? is beset by lukewarm, heart-on-sleeve ballads that spoil the album and sub-form slices of pop that never take off. *** Band: http://www.imfrombarcelona.com Label: http://www.mute.com Audio: http://www.myspace.com/imfrombarcelona

I'm From Barcelona Hit the Road, Hold Remix Contest
Pitchfork Media - Today — ... In addition to the tour, IFB are holding a remix contest for Houdini track "Music Killed Me". To participate, all you have to do is head to the band's MySpace, read the instructions, download the file with all the song's parts, and submit your remix by November 3 (since you don't have ...

2008 : SWEDISH ARTISTS PICKS (PART 3)
Absolut Noise — ... 2008 AbsQuizz mp3 : Melpo Mene - Elephant Parade (live in Paris) (mp3) Today, three artists from the label Imperial Recordings (Melpo Mene, Promise & the Monster and Zeigeist) and Emanuel from I'm from Barcelona answer the 2008 AbsQuizz. I'm From Barcelona :-) --> I think Dungen is still going strong and is finally getting some recognition in Sweden as well. :-( --> I was a bit disapointed when I saw the cover of the new Soundtrack of our lives album. But then I found out that it was created by ...

Quick Trip To Barcelona
Music Of The Moment — ... Well, at least musically... here's a very catchy and uplifting song from a band called Barcelona (not to be confused with this lot). It's from their 2007 album Absolutes, and it should definitely appeal to you if you're into perfectly innocent pop-songs. ...

I'm From Barcelona Music Video
AbsolutePunk.net - News — ... Head to the replies to watch I'm From Barcelona's music video for "Gunhild."

last action hero- john
Party Ends — ... Imaginary guns are so hot right now with all the good reviews Gran Torino is getting. While Clint Eastwood isn’t doing much for race relations with his last film, he is paving the way for highly conceptual music videos that read more like short films. The latest single off the new  I’m From Barcelona album Who Killed Harry Houdini? is called Gunhild. Directed by Sascha Karner, the video successfully pulls off somber, black, white and artsy. The video is about “a young boy’s journey into an imaginary world filled with newfound ...

Video of the Day #4: I’m From Barcelona feat. SoKo - Gunhild
There Goes The Fear — When we saw I’m From Barcelona last November we were so exhausted we didn’t have a chance to write up a review post gig. However, one of our highlights (amongst all the bouncing balls, crowd surfing and general aceness) was the collaboration with SoKo, which is their new single. A departure from the usual pop greatness of the Swedish group, they take things down a notch for a hint of feeling and emotion. Like everything they do however, it’s amazing. Watch and enjoy. ...

The Boy Least Likely To - The Law of…
Austin Town Hall — Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Britain’s The Boy Least Likely To have made waves in the past with their multi-instrumental pop tunes, and their back at it again with their latest release The Law of the Playground. Their sound clearly hasn’t evolved too much on this album, as they rely upon the same set of tricks that gained them popularity in the first place.   Once you press play, those of indie-pop should surely find a resemblance in vocalist Jof’s delivery, as his voice is a clear descendant of Matt Sharp of ...

I’m From Barcelona – Who Killed Harry Houdini? CD Review
AWmusic — ... memorable follow-up album fades quickly. The rest of the album – save the timid, understated and dare I say mildly-brilliant Gunhild – sounds unfinished. It’s as if someone forgot to add backing vocals and vital instrumental accompaniment. Making a band with thirty members sound ‘small” isn’t a stroke of genius, it’s a waste of (aural) space. Maybe it’s time I’m From Barcelona became a trio. Paper Planes Gunhild Mingus I’m From Barcelona on myspace No related posts. Sorry. ...

Europavox 2009 - Day #1
State Magazine — ... En route to the next gig on the State schedule, we stop to catch a glimpse of I’m From Barcelona, who have their fans clapping along with the infectious feel-good vibes of ‘Paper Planes’. The band is at full strength tonight with more than 20 members squeezed onto the stage – a feat that perhaps only the Polyphonic Spree could come close to challenging! ...