Artist: [b]Autoband[/b] Album Title: [b][i]Autoband[/i][/b] Label: [b]Beatservice Norway[/b] Style: Chill Out / Deep House / Folk-tronica Available Now From: [url=http://www.beatservice.musiconline.no/shop/displayAlbum.asp?id=403752]Beatservice Shop[/url] / [url=http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=488525104]iTunes[/url] / [url=http://www.beatport.com/release/autoband/857093]Beatport[/url] / [url=http://www.junodownload.com/products/autoband/1892517-02/]Juno Download[/url]
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To hear previews of tracks from Autoband’s self-titled album click [url=http://soundcloud.com/8dpromo/autoband-autoband-ep]HERE[/url]
[b]Autoband[/b] is the solo project of [b]Gudmund Østgård[/b], a prolific member of the music scene in Tromsø, Norway. With his warm Scandinavian electronica he blends ambient, glitch and jazz to a surprising and soothing mix. The album sounds a bit like [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=650"]The Cinematic Orchestra[/url] snow skiing on the Arctic Circle, meeting up with [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=1347"]Boards of Canada[/url] and [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=773"]Tycho[/url], and jamming in the hotel room with Ane Brun.
The tracks from the[b][i] Autoband[/i][/b] album showcase the diversity and depth of Østgård's production. Sounds vary from upfront electronica to icy 'chill out' material as well as a couple lilting songs with a gentle female vocal supplied by Østgård's sister. Warm up, lounge, or end-of-the-night after-hours affairs will definitely benefit from a slice of Autoband in the mix.
Originally from Stokmarknes in the north of Norway, Gudmund Østgård has been working with music for theatre, film and TV for years. As a performing artist he has collaborated with Russian electronic artists as well as fellow Tromsø electronica-heads like Gaute Barlindhaug (Aedena Cycle/Kolar Goi/Taigatrost) and Nasra Ali Omar (Nasra & Gaute) on various live projects. He has performed new music for several silent movies, touring Russia recently with a re-recorded version of a Metropolis soundtrack. Østgård has contributed to albums from a.o. Kolar Goi and Anneli Drecker (of Bel Canto fame). He has also been a member of the americana band Milestone Refinery.
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[b]Nick Warren[/b] - "I really like this. Clever production and use of unusual sounds …" [b][url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=883"]Ulysses[/url] ([url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=882"]Neurotic Drum Band[/url])[/b] - " Hard to pick a favorite. A diverse release without being overly so, and cinematic in the right ways." [b]Acid Ted blog[/b] - "The album has gentleness but a background crackle, like creaking ice floes." Irregular Disco Workers - "'City Slides' is a slow motion bomb!" [b]Stereo 77[/b] (Research Deluxe) - "Lounge-y, seductive, and wonderfully crafted. Perfect for mix-tapes, warm up sets, and early morning drives." [b]Anji Bee[/b] (The Chillcast) - "Nicely chilled with a touch of darkness. Shades of [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=773"]Tycho[/url] without the cute factor. I dig the addition of acoustic guitar and female voice - so unexpected." [b][url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=487"]Gavin Hardkiss[/url] (Hawke)[/b] - "We'll get this on rotation in the yoga studio and around the camp fire." [b]DJ Nutritious[/b] (Brooklyn Shakedown) - "'Sunbeam' really speaks to me here - lush, laid-back, pretty. This album is intense and musical... and that's awesome." [b]Bootsy[/b] (For The Love radio show) - "A strong and varied album. My pick is 'Rails,' with its four to the floor beats and bluesy guitar/harmonica, it just builds and builds, very fresh sounding. 'City Slides' stands out - choice, chunky weirdo electronic music. Sunbeam deserves an honourable mention. An unexpected folky treat." [b]Brewster Brigham[/b] (KISS [url="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/djdb.php?id=1509"]FM[/url], Australia) - "A delicious and fabulous soul-soothing must-have record for any true musically-minded person. i know it's early but this is the best release for 2012 so far..!!"
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