Whisker-A-NoGo

The Dutch frontman currently hailing from Sweden, released his third musical work back in February, this time releasing a 10 song full-length Electro Noir.  After listening to the album (and checking out the facebook page),

I would suggest this album to fans of Bjork, Talking Heads, and Kraftwerk.

I had the opportunity to interview A.S. Swanski via email today:

Introduce yourself, and where you are from and where you’re living now.

I’m A.S. Swanski. I’m a musician, producer, writer and a few things more. I was born in The Netherlands, spent a few years in Belgium and I’m now living in Sweden.

How would you describe your music?

Always a tough question!

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It’s [almost] always a pleasure to interview bands from different countries..  Tonight, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris and Andy, the two talented gentlemen who make up the anticipated-electronic-duo Crisand, which has roots in both London and Rome. 

What are your thoughts on the current status of the music industry (particularly record labels)?

Everybody’s crying about the music industry..we think that

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For fans of Rammstein, Daft Punk, Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode, this Rome-and-London-based duo’s eclectic and foreign sound will certainly entertain you through your work day, as well as on the way home from work, and all the way to the nightclub where you’ll dance and party your ass off.  As a matter of fact, I think I’m going to go party right now.  

(Dave Grohl and his nephew?  No… it’s Crysand from Rome, by way of London.)

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My first thought when I heard this band was “Ahhh hell yeah, a better-sounding version of Gravity Kills!” As I kept researching and listening, I came to realize that this band consists of a group of super-talented ‘veteran’ musicians that I have known and respected for many years.

From here, my second and third thoughts were: Do I wish that I could have caught their set at the Roxy this past week?  Yesssssss.   Am I a little upset that I can’t buy their new record on iTunes? Yesssssss.