The Tough Alliance are still making waves with their irresistibly catchy album A New Chance, which was released well over a year ago on their own label, Sincerely Yours. And for good reason. It's an album that blends nostalgia, longing, happiness and beauty into a collage of pop perfection. Making quite the wave this month, the duo is on the cover of the FADER's most recent issue. To read the piece (something I highly recommend), click here. I found it very interesting that the new, stateside issue of A New Chance will not open with the Azan, as they were approached by Muslims who found it offensive and so thought it better to cut it out. Bummer, there couldn't have been a better call to arms for the ensuing hour dance party contained on the disc. A single of "Neo Violence" will be released shortly.
Update - Making even newer waves today, TTA's 2005 debut has just seen a re-release on Modular and is the first review on the illustrious p4k. And what's more, I haven't stopped listening to them since I started this post. Damn you for being so undeniably wonderful TTA.
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The FADER also shed light on TTA labelmate Nordpolen. Singing exclusively in Swedish, the same poignant beauty of his fellow countrymen is the biggest ingredient of Nordpolen's dance tunes. A la Malajube and Sigur Rós, the indecipherable lyrics make me question whether or not some of the catchiest songs in the world come in other languages. His debut is out on September 24th via Sincerely Yours and you can help determine how many albums are actually printed by e-mailing them directly at 88an@sincerelyyours.se. Interactive music consumption never ceases to excite.
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