Earworm: Beach House “Norway”
November 17th, 2009
Who: Beach House
Sounds like: The kind of music you hear while going under anaesthesia for your wisdom teeth.
RIYL: Galaxie 500, Damon & Naomi, Mazzy Star, Brightblack Morning Light, sleeping pills, Cocteau Twins, Grizzly Bear
Need to know: Beach House is the Baltimore-based duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand. After releasing two breathtaking albums on the Carpark label, they signed with Sub Pop this summer. A brand new album titled Teen Dream is scheduled for release on January 26, 2010. They recently finished a tour with pals Grizzly Bear, who Victoria sang back up for on their single “Two Weeks” and “Slow Life,” which is featured on the New Moon soundtrack. Pitchfork loves Beach House almost as much as Grizzly Bear.
Track: According to Gorilla Vs Bear, “Norway” was written after during a train ride through some Norwegian mountains. It makes complete sense – there’s a strong pastoral feeling to the tranquil melodies emanating from the dizzying synths and guitars, which are treated with pitch-bending effects. What’s most notable though is the tempo, which is frolicking compared to their usual snail’s pace as well as the broadened richness in Victoria’s voice.
Buy: Teen Dream isn’t out till the new year, but you can pick up “Norway” for free here. Plus Insound has everything else from the band here.
Tags: Beach House, Carpark, grizzly bear, Norway, Sub Pop, Victoria Legrand
Posted on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 3:00 pm by Cam and is filed under Earworm, The New Music.
