pop*eye...Kings of Convenience-Declaration Of Dependence (2009)

These guys write great songs too, but not at light-speed.

“ They make your SUMMER to never run out.”



-the portastylistic

Kings of Convenience - Declaration Of Dependence 2009

Riot on an Empty Street ends a long period of inactivity for Kings of Convenience. During their three-year layoff Erlend Øye could be found making solo records and DJing while Eirik Glambek Boe was finishing his psychology degree. Luckily for fans of beautiful vocals and thoughtful indie pop, they decided to get back together. What this band is all about is the sound of Boe and Øye's voices blended together in harmony. Their first album (in both incarnations) erred on the side of consistency. Here the band seems to have learned the all-important lesson of pace and variety. The arrangements are fuller too with pianos, strings, the occasional electric guitar, and lovely guest vocals on two tracks from Broken Social Scene member Leslie Feist.

You can also listen to more songs on The Whitest Boy Alive Myspace, Misread on Songza and lastly his own site Erlend Oye. There is so much on this guy it’s unbelievable I totally missed out on him.


www.myspace.com/kingsofconvenience if you want a little look. And to partake in the agonising wait for the release of this LP.

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“ I love the music. ”


-the portastylistic