BLUE FOUNDATION Vinyl & CDs

Review: Over the past three years, Bo Rande and Tobias Wilner of Blue Foundation have shaped Close to the Knife into a mesmerising blend of dream pop, shoegaze and experimental electronics. The album deepens their signature atmospheric style with haunting vocals from Wilner and Nina Larsen plus guest appearances by Scarlet Rae, Helena Gao and Sonya Kitchell. Lush and melancholic in the extreme, the music evokes an introspective mood reminiscent of greats like The Fall. Contributions from Wang Wen's Xie Yugang and drummer Federico Ughi add richness to this deeply emotional and intricately produced journey through sound and feeling.

Review: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Blue Foundation's Sweep of Days is re-released as a special remastered vinyl edition, reaffirming its place as a timeless classic. The Danish duo seamlessly blends electronic, trip-hop, ambient and dream pop, creating ethereal melodies, haunting vocals and rich soundscapes. The album's fusion of electronic beats and organic instrumentation earned critical acclaim and international recognition, particularly when the single 'Sweep' was featured in the movie Miami Vice. Unlike their debut, which relied heavily on samples and scratching, Sweep of Days marked a more polished, atmospheric sound. The production quality is exceptional, with soft, angelic vocalsiparticularly in tracks like 'End of Day'ithat add layers of beauty. An evolution in style and sound, elevating their music to new heights.