Searching the blogs for a fix of Belle & Sebastian, I found reference to Pelle Carlberg. I instantly put my musical stalking skills to good use and started to hunt him down to see if he could provide me with a much desired alternative to B&S.
Will I be injecting him into my veins any time soon? Hell ya. His songs are like the vegan chocolate body paint I have been seeking for some time.
To a large extent I agree with comparisons to early B&S. However I’d say that his high class approach towards his music is very similar to that of The Divine Comedy. Both groups are known for the witty lyrics and Pelle is definitely a source of dry humour and great word play.
Once again, my drunken stumbling around the internet mean I cannot declare myself to be a Pelle Carlberg expert but nor could I ever claim to have a finely honed palate for red wine. The result is the same. I knows what I likes.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Pelle claims to have been playing in bands since the Middle Ages. He is a multi-talented performer who plays the majority of instruments on his new stuff.
He has release four recordings all available at labrador. It is quite rare that I rush out to purchase a whole discography but I couldn’t resist in this case.
Having recently completed a mini tour, I cannot guarantee when he’ll be back on the road but I hope there are plans for, at least, one performance in the UK.
Knowing that the readers of weheartmusic.com are fans of covers, there is a video of Pelle covering Elton John’s Rocketman at the end of this review.
If you head over to his website, you'll find a whole host of free songs, videos and a fairly up-to-date blog.
If you have read this far into my review, there can only be one reason. Sadly, I still haven’t been able to find vegan chocolate body paint.....Ryan
Important update: Thanks to Lies for VEGAN CHOCOLATE BODY PAINT
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