Rambling, majestic Nordic bands are a known commodity, especially with the amazing success that Sigur Ros has had the past few years. With lush strings and hauntingly beautiful female vocals, Pooma builds on this style, adding their own Finnish twist to the sound. Their record label shut down, so their album 'Persuader' is currently only available in Finland, but look for it to be coming out abroad in the near future. Also, their web site is amazing, check it out!
Pooma - If May Starts Tomorrow [divshare]
Pooma - Persuader [divshare]
Coming from my side of the Atlantic, Kingsbury are another band that has drawn comparisons to Sigur Ros, although Radiohead strikes me as a more apt counterpart. Wandering, echoing songs without pretension that are melancholy, yet relaxing. Kingsbury prove that Florida isn't just about retirement communities and Disney World, and that good music can come from Orlando, not just Miami. You can download their EP 'Lie to Me' for free on their website. If you like the sound, be sure to check out their other, older EPs, available for purchase.
Kingsbury - Back in the Orange Grove [divshare]
Kingsbury - Ocarina Mountaintop [divshare]
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Half the photo of Kingsbury is cut out. There are actually two more people in the band. Stupid html formatting.
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