artists similar to 1.) The Knife, 2.) Modeselektor?

dm_hawk · Post by **dm_hawk** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:57 pm

I discovered The Knife/Fever Ray 2 months ago, fell ga-ga in love, quickly digested "Deep Cuts" and "Silent Shout" - had the dvd shipped over from Sweden, memorized all the lyrics, etc.

1.)
The Knife - Who are some other artists who share some of the same characteristics - dark, emotional, ballsy songwriting, unconventional-sounding lead vocals, love for analog synths, tight production, concept-oriented.

2.)
Modeselektor - They have a very unique sound, and they are often billed alongside artists who are not nearly as hip-hop driven. Is there a name for the "genre" they represent? Who are some other artists with a similar feel?

hacktheplanet · Post by **hacktheplanet** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:47 pm

Love this stuff.

Heavy emphasis on songwriting. Moody as hell.

Electronic:
Unkle
Swayzak
Air
Amon Tobin
ediT
Trentemoller
Ellen Allien
Apparat
Hybrid
Royksopp
Four Tet
Broadcast

Rock:
Calla
Autolux
Lake Trout
Zoot Woman
Bloc Party
Placebo
Trail of Dead
Broken Social Scene

Chicle777 · Post by **Chicle777** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:56 pm

Check out Salem, moody as Knife but the voices are more chopped and screwed.

scientist · Post by **scientist** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:29 pm

dm_hawk wrote:Modeselektor -

siriusmo.

ttc.

CLP.

CR78 · Post by **CR78** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:10 pm

Lali Puna
My fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3z_E4fRGnY

Lyrics that sum up sooo much......

morerecords · Post by **morerecords** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:19 pm

YOU MUST DISCOVER JUANA MOLINA

SimonPHC · Post by **SimonPHC** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:34 pm

Fever Ray = 1/2 of The Knife (and it shows)

Sleeparchive = Modeselektor (but without the drama and vocal) <-- rubbish comparison

john gordon · Post by **john gordon** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:52 am

CR78 wrote:Lali Puna
My fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3z_E4fRGnY

Lyrics that sum up sooo much......

this was awesome until 1:27,when the awful drums and cheezy guitar or keyboard came in.they should have used some cool electronic drums and good synths and this could have been a great song.i was ready to check them out on itunes,but when those drums kicked in.lol

Silverfish · Post by **Silverfish** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:24 am

If you like The Knife, check out Zeigeist.

CR78 · Post by **CR78** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:15 am

john gordon wrote:
CR78 wrote:Lali Puna
My fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3z_E4fRGnY

Lyrics that sum up sooo much......
this was awesome until 1:27,when the awful drums and cheezy guitar or keyboard came in.they should have used some cool electronic drums and good synths and this could have been a great song.i was ready to check them out on itunes,but when those drums kicked in.lol

I love that lanquid nylon guitar; adds a nice organic counter. The 'drums' are almost non-existant; they're more like a subtle percussive effect which works quite well.

JG, maybe this will work for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqxY6Lv1suk&NR=1

8O · Post by 8O » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:58 pm

And, of course, Moderat.

mikemc · Post by **mikemc** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:06 pm

The Spatula

and

Modskeletor

hangar17 · Post by **hangar17** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:41 pm

apparat with ellen alien

http://www.last.fm/music/Ellen%2BAllien ... %2BApparat

dm_hawk · Post by **dm_hawk** » Fri May 01, 2009 11:41 pm

Thanks so much for the recommendations - there are quite a few I've never heard, and I look forward to checking them out.

Among the groups mentioned that I know well (the bpitch control stuff, for instance), some share individual similarities to the knife and/or modeselektor, but none of them are similar in general.

This says a lot about how individual the knife and modeselektor's music is, respectively.

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