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After many involuntary breaks (Covid, Kings of Convenience album release, Marco Castello album release), the full length LP \u003ci\u003eLa Comitiva\u003c\/i\u003e will finally see the light of day in spring 2024. In 2016 Erlend became aware of the free spirited classical ensemble Stargaze during the collaborative festival “People” in Berlin and he started to involve some of the members in studio recording sessions and live concerts with La Comitiva. Mostly featured: Kobi Arditi (trombone), Maaike van der Linde (flute), Romain Bly (trumpet, french horn and percussions).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bubbles","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50410089611595,"sku":"2189365","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1fd80722-f643-2baf-166a-ecb39db850b2_f8114d42_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726636748"},{"product_id":"rules-2021-edition","title":"Rules","description":"\u003cp\u003eErlend Øye was responsible for a couple of the more quietly influential releases of the early 2000s -- the Kings of Convenience's wispily gentle, prophetically titled debut \u003ci\u003eQuiet Is the New Loud\u003c\/i\u003e and his affable, microhouse-popularizing DJ-Kicks set, not to mention his fine vocal contributions to Röyksopp's early singles -- all thoroughly excellent if hardly earth-shattering work. In the latter part of the decade, though, his output and impact seemed sadly diminished as he lapsed into a middling, milquetoast groove as frontman for the smooth pop outfit the Whitest Boy Alive. The group's second outing is, like everything Øye touches, never less than pleasant, poppy, and unfailingly polite. And his Berlin-based bandmates know their way around a nimble lite-funk strut as well as anyone (Maroon 5 come to mind, as do Phoenix in their more straightforward moments). Newly official member Daniel Nentwig, in particular, offers some tastily chunky electric piano tidbits; his presence on every track (as opposed to only two) helps make this a fuller-sounding affair than the band's debut, as well as somewhat more kinetic. And Øye's croon is as golden as ever, gliding through his earnestly considered reflections on ill-fated relationships. But sound is one thing and spirit another, and the album feels, on the whole, more tired than inspired. A handful of marginal highs aside (the minor urgency of \"Courage,\" the fluid sobriety of \"Gravity\"), it's hard to shake the feeling that Rules would be a lot more satisfying if it broke a few more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bubbles","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50435973185867,"sku":"1135217","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50435973808459,"sku":"2025451","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Rules_ed68bda3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726910493"},{"product_id":"legao","title":"Legao","description":"\u003cp\u003eErlend Oye is a skinny nerd, but maybe that's what makes him a pop star. His huge thick spectacle-lenses act as an interface between his inner life and his numerous collaborators and fans. Erlend Oye is a travelling singer songwriter, who has been making music in various constellations since the late nineties. He sang for Royksopp, while his own bands are Kings of Convenience and The Whitest Boy Alive, who recently split up. A laid back, everyday vibe runs through Erlend Oye's music. Erlend is not larger than life, at the most his songs may be. The pop star from next-door doesn't make any drama, but leaves that to life itself. His relaxed, laid back sound opens your eyes and ears for places, situations and encounters. A certain mournfulness runs through the songs, although they deal with a longing for self-fulfilment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErlend sings of loneliness, and in doing so, he creates a 'we'. Until now Erlend's projects have often been based on simple concepts - two guitars and two vocals with Kings of Convenience, and four instruments with The Whitest Boy Alive. With his new solo album he frees himself of these parameters; for the first time everything is possible, for the first time Erlend Oye stands alone. The songs on \u003ci\u003eLegao\u003c\/i\u003e were arranged and recorded with the Icelandic reggae band Hjalmar. The magic of \u003ci\u003eLegao\u003c\/i\u003e lies in the fact that Erlend's vulnerable vocals and his sincere lyrics are supported by the elegance and consistency of the band. Today roughness is often used to counterbalance roughness, whereas on Legao a equilibrium is sought - and found. A simplicity, clarity and minimalism is created that is rarely found in pop music. Erlend Oye has grown up. He accomplishes nothing less than the step towards an independent, free-standing solo musician, who can perform in any constellation - with a band, orchestra or alone with a guitar. 2023 repress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bubbles","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50479550595403,"sku":"379401","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":56627523256651,"sku":"R7700-6268","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b60175d4-6520-4258-abf1-ed8d3f755b18_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727510254"},{"product_id":"rules-2","title":"Rules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whitest Boy Alive returned in 2009 with \u003cem\u003eRules\u003c\/em\u003e released on their own label, Bubbles. \u003cem\u003eRules\u003c\/em\u003e sounds a little less indie pop than their debut, and perhaps a little more disco - sometimes even a touch of house. 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