Kings of Convenience
Alternative / Folk
Bergen, Norway-based indie-pop duo Kings of Convenience teamed singer/guitarist Erik Glambek Bøe and guitarist Erlend Oye. After first earning notice thanks to a series of acclaimed European festival appearances during the summer of 1999, the twosome signed to American label Kindercore to issue their lovely eponymous debut the following spring. "Quiet Is the New Loud" was issued in early 2001. KOC have also release a remixed album entitled "Quiet Is the New Loud" KOC released a remix album entitled "Versus" with amazing remixes by Ladytron Four Tet, Royksopp, DJ Erot, and Manchester, England's Alfie, Andy Votel (Twisted Nerve Records, Badly Drawn Boy). If you like folk pick "Quiet Is the New Loud" and if you like electronica check out "Versus" either way you won't be disappointed. A must have on the CD shelf!
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