September 4, 2011
I have likely said this before, but each and every Sound Sunday is a challenge. I should add that each edition also holds a revelation and is a pleasure to compose. I would like to thank all of you who have shared their feedback and sent in suggestions, your participation is appreciated very much! By [...]
August 28, 2011
Enjoy a Sound Sunday! Different music genres are a little like different languages. The more you listen to them, the more you get them. You start recognizing bits and pieces and although you may never become entirely fluent or enjoy the sound, you will eventually understand. To shape your understanding, I recommend you to listen [...]
August 21, 2011
Välkommen till Sound Sunday! Despite being a relatively small country with roughly 9 million inhabitants, Sweden has produced an impressive amount of world-renown brands, such as IKEA, Volvo, H&M, or Ericsson, and let’s not forget the Nobel Prize! Swedes are very creative, which is also reflected in the local music scene. Since ABBA’s legendary victory [...]
August 14, 2011
Please enter Sound Sunday for fantastic free and all legal music downloads from independent artists and labels. We kick off this edition with a free song from Kingston 530. The young band is currently recording their debut album and they need a little support to make it happen. We then dive into soul, electronic, dubstep, [...]
August 7, 2011
Welcome to Sound Sunday! If I could recommend you to listen to only one song today, it would be the instrumental piece 8.19 by Matt Stevens on Spencer Park Music’s Label Sampler (first song). Fortunately, however, there are tons of great tracks in this edition that are worth recommending. My favorite album this week is [...]
July 31, 2011
Every Sound Sunday is your opportunity to give a new artist or genre a chance to like them. This edition is no different. Once again we make great leaps from widely accepted styles to the unexpected and the challenging. As mentioned last week, your suggestions can shape upcoming editions. And if I don’t pick them [...]
July 24, 2011
Yet another week has passed and it’s time again for Sound Sunday. In this edition you’ll find quite a bit of variation, including a remix album of The Chemical Brothers’ record Further, a tribute album to Nirvana’s Nevermind, and a mix of genres including pop, rock, soul, hip hop, ambient, electronic, and an idea of [...]
July 17, 2011
Celebrate summer with Sound Sunday! We’re approaching the middle of summer. This is the best time to spend sunny days and warm evenings outside. If you’re forced to stay in, maybe Sound Sunday can lift you up and add some summer feelings to your days. Besides folk and rock, this week’s edition also contains some [...]
July 10, 2011
Play it loud on Sound Sunday! To make up for being very electronic-centric last week, this edition is dominated by handmade music, such as folk, rock, and punk. If you enjoy any of the albums, please consider donating a few dollars to the artist. I apologize in advance in case any of the free or [...]
July 3, 2011
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Let Sound Sunday into your ears! This Sunday I want to explore the often neglected sides of a very artistic and diverse musical genre with you. When people hear Hip Hop, they typically think of Rap, “the beat-driven rhymes of an often improvisatory nature.” For many (including myself) Rap is a turn off. But Hip [...]
