Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The Knife

The Knife, a popular music duo from Sweden, was forged in 1999.  The two siblings, singer Karin Andersson and brother Olof Dreijer own a record company called Rabid Records.

The band transcends many genres, including a lot of experimental electronic, synthpop, and ambient 'trip-hop'.  Many of their songs feature new age influences and extensive vamping, with soothing, melodic phrasing.  They take inspiration from vintage synth pop and avant-garde sounds that are just as sinister as they are pleasing.

They were brought to the international stage with their song 'Heartbeats', which appeared in a Sony commercial.  Several of their songs have since appeared on television shows and commercials.  In 2006, they released their critically acclaimed Silent Shout album, and have won several Swedish Grammis (to which they refuse to attend the award ceremony).

They have both done solo projects since, but rumors hint towards an upcoming project which may or may not already be in the works!
Posted by ThirtySeven at 8:07 AM
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34 comments:

  1. DaveMay 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I enjoyed the video. The synchronised skate boarders are truly awesome by the way lol.

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  2. Pool FoolMay 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    nice video man and good post

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  3. mMay 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Nice video!

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  4. Kenneth93v1May 31, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I swear I've heard of this band before somewhere..

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  5. Vince^_^May 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Old song I've not heard in ages!

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  6. PdxEMay 31, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I would so fall on my ass so many times trying that

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  7. NotMay 31, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Epic Skateboarding, epic video!

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  8. VenomForMassesMay 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    qwesome dude!

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  9. AlexisMay 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This is their own song? I swear I recognise it from somewhere else, can't remember for the life of me. Really like it, great video as well.
    Ah now I know, José González covered it!

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  10. ThirtySevenMay 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Yes! Jose Gonzalez did a very awesome acoustic version! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4_4abCWw-w

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  11. Kristof UnpronounceableMay 31, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Jose Gonzalez is god...not clapton.

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  12. BradenMay 31, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Haha came here to post about jose gonzalez but was beaten to the punch.

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  13. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    The Knife rule. I love their creepy sounds and Karen Dreijer's voice.

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  14. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    epic video man;)

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  15. mileHIGHproMay 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    nice vid

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  16. AMay 31, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love The Knife and would suggest that any fans also check out Fever Ray. And I love Jose Gonzales's version of heartbeats, it's amazing.

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  17. Benji RadmanMay 31, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Definitely a fan of Jose's version as well :) I like this song a lot but i wasn't so fond of their other stuff. Otherwise, great post, i hadn't seen this vid before, i enjoyed it :)

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  18. JamesMay 31, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love that song.

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  19. VeronaMay 31, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    not a bad song

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  20. RileyAndJustinMay 31, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Never heard of them, but they're not bad. Nice post man.

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  21. Jesse CrowsMay 31, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    i love sibling bands

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  22. JayPowerMay 31, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    These guys are amazing! just my kinda music ;D

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  23. Garysip1June 1, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    looks pretty cool

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  24. Lily@FaunMusicJune 1, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Your blog is great! I love your music taste, Simian, The Knife great stuff I'll be sure to read more. I run an indie music blog myself ^.^

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  25. BarryBumflopJune 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    My first thought was Daft Punk. :P

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  26. sp3nnyJune 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    not my cup of tea, but it sounds alright

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  27. MikeJune 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    OMG I love the Knife!!! My favorite song is Pass This On.

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  28. BobJune 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Nice song!

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  29. SeanJune 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Not something I normally listen to but its ok

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  30. llllollllllJune 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I actually prefer Jose Gonzales' version but hearing the original is good too. Sweden's awesome.

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  31. BobJune 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    This is exactly the type of music I was looking for but couldnt find for a long time. Thank you so much! Following for more

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  32. SomeoneJune 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    i could listen to them forever
    random rewiring

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  33. charlie tunaJune 2, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    sounds good. thanks for sharing

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  34. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    a jam a day keeps the butter away ,y mother used to say

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