Friday, 27 January 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Intro: The Shetland Diaries
Oh yeah, forgot one thing: we'll be writing a diary of sorts when we're one the fair Shetlands in mid-February. Thoughts, ales tasted, photos, etc. Sounds pretty neat, huh?
Weekly update
Halló allir,
Nothing much going on at the moment except shipping off the album to various digital distribution partners and such. Our main concern is that the album might not be on Spotify on the day of release, but be rest assured that we are working on it. It such a hassle but it'll be worth it in the end.
What else? We've started demoing new stuff whilst we're at it. Sounds good for sure.
As for live stuff, we've sort decided that we're only going to be semi-proactive on that matter as it's always been a rather frustrating thing in the past (getting gigs that is). But we hope to play the odd one or two shows this year, at least.
That's all for now.
Bless,
Bolywool
Nothing much going on at the moment except shipping off the album to various digital distribution partners and such. Our main concern is that the album might not be on Spotify on the day of release, but be rest assured that we are working on it. It such a hassle but it'll be worth it in the end.
What else? We've started demoing new stuff whilst we're at it. Sounds good for sure.
As for live stuff, we've sort decided that we're only going to be semi-proactive on that matter as it's always been a rather frustrating thing in the past (getting gigs that is). But we hope to play the odd one or two shows this year, at least.
That's all for now.
Bless,
Bolywool
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Current awesomeness
Khonnor - Handwriting
Dreamend - And the tears washed me away, wave after cowardly wave.
Spritualized - RAH Bootleg 2011
Oh, almost forgot - we really need your help to spread the word about Isles. Our budget for promotion equals nil and we simply cannot afford any ads or whatnot. So, if you like what we do, when the time comes - please retweet, reblog (or blog) about it. Or, if you feel like it, shout it from the rooftops.
Love,
Bolywool
Dreamend - And the tears washed me away, wave after cowardly wave.
Spritualized - RAH Bootleg 2011
Oh, almost forgot - we really need your help to spread the word about Isles. Our budget for promotion equals nil and we simply cannot afford any ads or whatnot. So, if you like what we do, when the time comes - please retweet, reblog (or blog) about it. Or, if you feel like it, shout it from the rooftops.
Love,
Bolywool
Monday, 16 January 2012
Progress update
As we mentioned on Twitter, the artwork is done and the master is simply stunning. Hans really turned our lo-fi pumpkin into a cultural artefact fit for a fancy party.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Nowhere (Demo)
This track was part of our live set for almost two years before it got the axe. We might do a proper recording some day, but until then - enjoy.
Bolywool - Nowhere (Demo) by Studio Thóórshavn
Bolywool - Nowhere (Demo) by Studio Thóórshavn
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Isles is released March 31st
If you, by any chance, are wondering why we are releasing it on that specific day, it's because it's the national day of the United States Virgin Islands. We just had to be so darn special, didn't we.
In other news, we're shipping said album off to mastering tonight. Hans Olsson Brookes will work his magic with the songs and make them sound even more awesome. Work with the artwork is going slowly forward after this week's revelation that we lost all the photo Anna took with her vintage Hassleblad. Be rest assured that we've got more photo-genius aces up our sleeves. We're well sorted in that department.
Furthermore, we've started planning the pre-production for our next sonic endeavour. It'll probably follow the sound of Isles pretty much with a few major/minor changes.
In other news, we're shipping said album off to mastering tonight. Hans Olsson Brookes will work his magic with the songs and make them sound even more awesome. Work with the artwork is going slowly forward after this week's revelation that we lost all the photo Anna took with her vintage Hassleblad. Be rest assured that we've got more photo-genius aces up our sleeves. We're well sorted in that department.
Furthermore, we've started planning the pre-production for our next sonic endeavour. It'll probably follow the sound of Isles pretty much with a few major/minor changes.
Monday, 26 December 2011
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
X-mas Extravaganza
We'll do some kind of feature while we're mixing (starting the 26th of December). Perhaps a live stream or a video with some random thoughts?
A side from the nature and sense of solitude from the islands we've included on Isles, we were inspired by imageries like "two whales high-fiving mid-air", a sealion plucking a guitar, the twisting kelp turning into kaleidoscopic patterns etc. And, of course, there was Enya...
A side from the nature and sense of solitude from the islands we've included on Isles, we were inspired by imageries like "two whales high-fiving mid-air", a sealion plucking a guitar, the twisting kelp turning into kaleidoscopic patterns etc. And, of course, there was Enya...
Sunday, 18 December 2011
'Ladders' is unleached into the universe
Here it is - act fast as there are only 200 free downloads. Bless!
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Fimmtudagur
Up until yesterday, the only thing we haven't been 100% in control of is the artwork for Isles. For the last couple of records, the palette and/or spectrum has been pretty dark and grim, albeit beautiful. Apt for the music, indeed. The artwork for Ladders marks an end for the grim era of brown and desolation, for now. As we have ferociously tweeted and shouted from the rooftops, the lovely Lisen Adbåge made this beautiful piece of art for us:
When we have outsourced the matter we have always been blessed with working with talented people doing artwork for us: Marko Ljubez, Markus Slivka, Sixten and so on.
To get back to major point - we had a revelation last night and the cover for Isles is going to be absolutely stunning. We're thinking of doing a very limited and hand-crafted edition when the time comes. So, if anyone would be interested in having one of those, write a comment to this post with your email address and praise Bolywool or write us a line or two at order(at)bolywool.net.
Ps. Ladders is released on Sunday - please spread the word Ds.
When we have outsourced the matter we have always been blessed with working with talented people doing artwork for us: Marko Ljubez, Markus Slivka, Sixten and so on.
To get back to major point - we had a revelation last night and the cover for Isles is going to be absolutely stunning. We're thinking of doing a very limited and hand-crafted edition when the time comes. So, if anyone would be interested in having one of those, write a comment to this post with your email address and praise Bolywool or write us a line or two at order(at)bolywool.net.
Ps. Ladders is released on Sunday - please spread the word Ds.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
About the new header
As some of you might have noticed, we've got a brand new header (oh, almost sounded like Brand New Heavies). The flags featured are (from left to right): Faroe Islands, Shetland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Isles of Scilly, Svalbard and Öland. Now you know...
Obviously, this has something to do with the new record. You'll find out soon enough.
Bless bless
Obviously, this has something to do with the new record. You'll find out soon enough.
Bless bless
Monday, 12 December 2011
Updating Bolywool.net
Times they are a-changing, as it were, and so is this site. Reckoned that it was about time something happened around these parts (albeit most updates will be on Twitter). Nonetheless, more lavish posts demanding more than a mere 140 characters will be posted here. We've also added new pages (see the menu above).
That would be all for now. Please make sure to make a note that Ladders is released on Sunday at 00.00 GMT +1.
Best,
Bolywool
That would be all for now. Please make sure to make a note that Ladders is released on Sunday at 00.00 GMT +1.
Best,
Bolywool
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Gig at ✌ (Jazzhuset, Gothenburg), 22nd September
Dear all,
we are doing what is most likely the last gig for the year at the enigmatic club ✌ at Jazzhuset in Gothenburg on the 22nd of September. Doors open at 22.00 (from what we've heard). Hagaliden are playing as well.
See you all there.
we are doing what is most likely the last gig for the year at the enigmatic club ✌ at Jazzhuset in Gothenburg on the 22nd of September. Doors open at 22.00 (from what we've heard). Hagaliden are playing as well.
See you all there.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
New music from the extended Bolywool family
While we're at it, we might just as well let you know the stats at some related projects:
Droyma - the debut six-track EP Sólarmyrking is slated for release this Autumn on the Faroese label TUTL. Might be some live shows in the works. Work on EP #2 has begun.
Valla - allegedly, new songs for their sophomore album are being demoed right now.
There, There - EP is being mixed.
Hunt - debut album is in the works and there are live shows scheduled for this Autumn.
Needless to say, there are a lot of cool things in the works to say the very least. To get back to Bolywool, we hope that Isles will be all done by the end of year and released sometime early 2012.
Droyma - the debut six-track EP Sólarmyrking is slated for release this Autumn on the Faroese label TUTL. Might be some live shows in the works. Work on EP #2 has begun.
Valla - allegedly, new songs for their sophomore album are being demoed right now.
There, There - EP is being mixed.
Hunt - debut album is in the works and there are live shows scheduled for this Autumn.
Needless to say, there are a lot of cool things in the works to say the very least. To get back to Bolywool, we hope that Isles will be all done by the end of year and released sometime early 2012.
Monday, 18 July 2011
July 2011
So, it's been a while since there was any action here on the blog. Most communiques are on Facebook (www.facebook.com/bolywool) nowadays, but I reckon there will be a blog revival from now on.
We just got back from a weekend in Stockholm. We played at Sommar and it went fairly well all things considered (where were all the people?) The setlist:
Glorious Failure NEW
I Want to Believe
She Sees the Sea
The Mountain, the Tree NEW
Dreams of the Hebrides
The Dial
A Spaceman's Lonely Heart
Farvæl, Føroyar
Traa-Dy-Liooar
Down This Darkness
As some of you might know (hell, we are not the most world's most secretive band now are we) we've started recording album #2. We recorded some piano in Havnar Kirkja at the Faeroe Islands, which was epic in the true sense of the word, and we recorded drum tracks for seven songs last week in Gothenburg. If I was to describe the new record in a few words I'd probably say that it is less psychedelic, darker and yet more vibrant than anything we've ever done before; it's more experimental and the overall theme is more coherent and organic. Suffice is to say that it'll blow your minds.
Over and out for now.
PS. People in Gothenburg - don't miss us at Luxury @ Henriksberg on August 31th. DS.
We just got back from a weekend in Stockholm. We played at Sommar and it went fairly well all things considered (where were all the people?) The setlist:
Glorious Failure NEW
I Want to Believe
She Sees the Sea
The Mountain, the Tree NEW
Dreams of the Hebrides
The Dial
A Spaceman's Lonely Heart
Farvæl, Føroyar
Traa-Dy-Liooar
Down This Darkness
As some of you might know (hell, we are not the most world's most secretive band now are we) we've started recording album #2. We recorded some piano in Havnar Kirkja at the Faeroe Islands, which was epic in the true sense of the word, and we recorded drum tracks for seven songs last week in Gothenburg. If I was to describe the new record in a few words I'd probably say that it is less psychedelic, darker and yet more vibrant than anything we've ever done before; it's more experimental and the overall theme is more coherent and organic. Suffice is to say that it'll blow your minds.
Over and out for now.
PS. People in Gothenburg - don't miss us at Luxury @ Henriksberg on August 31th. DS.
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