Rubik announces US tour

We posted about this Finnish indie outfit here and here.  This show will be worth seeing.  Catch them:

June 15 - Austin, TX - Emo's
June 16 - Dallas, TX - The Door
June 20 - Birmingham, AL - M-Lounge -->  w/ David Bazan
June 21 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe --> w/ David Bazan
June 22 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade --> w/ David Bazan
June 23 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In --> w/ David Bazan

The Kissaway Trail

I have to admit that some pretty good stuff is coming out of the nordic region of the world these days.  I posted about the Finnish outfit Rubik and their fantastic album Da Da Bandits.  Today I heard a band called The Kissaway Trail who have a similar big instrumental sound and lofty vocals that is real easy to enjoy.  The Kissaway Trail is out of Denmark and are releasing their second full-length album, and as far as I can tell US debut, today called Sleep Mountain.  Comparisons with Polyphonic Spree and The Arcade Fire puts them in pretty good company.  Go to their myspace to hear more of their music.  You can stream the full album here.

The Kissaway Trail - "SDP"