High Places

(Myspace)(Website)

High Places, a two-piece out of Brooklyn, have been described as a 'new-primitive' band. Live percussion, electronics, and simple vocal melodies are this duos musical foundation.  After a split with Xiu Xiu, a date at Pitchfork Festival, and a tour with No Age, the group will release their debut (self-titled) full-length record on September 23. 

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High Places created a compilation of their recordings  between 03/07 and 09/07:

High Places- 03/07-09/07

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Maps & Atlases

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Maps and Atlases have been a favorite of mine for some time. Their ability to combine technicality and musicality is stunning. The bands growth between records is very evident, and very admirable. They proved their technical ability on the Tree Swallows Houses EP, and show a developed and refined song-writing prowess on the newly released You and Me and The Mountain EP.  Both are remarkable, and well worth a listen.

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Maps & Atlases- Tree, Swallows, Houses

(2006) Sargent House

Maps & Atlases- You and Me and the Mountain

(2008) Sargent House

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Efterklang

(Photo shows touring members; an extra four in addition to the regular line-up)

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Efterklang, a group from Copenhagen, builds dreamy "post-pop" soundscapes in a way that is both moving and truly unique. The music is beautiful, and their live show is unparalleled. I got a chance to catch them on a recent US tour, and was left in complete awe. 

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Efterklang- Tripper

(2004) The Leaf Label

 

Efterklang- Parades

(2007) The Leaf Label

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