Hello everyone! Last weekend I went to Copenhagen to visit my girlfriend who is studying there this year. Copenhagen is a classically beautiful city more in the guise of Amsterdam than Stockholm. Though lacking in impressive buildings like those found in Uppsala (see Cathedral pictured above) or in the Gamla Stan region of Stockholm, the culture of Copenhagen is much more laid back than the fast paced, New York-ism vibe of Stockholm. In Copenhagen, like Sweden, there is almost no crime and the longest jail sentence is sixteen years. But in Denmark citizens who disagree with minor laws, such as the state's indoor smoking ban, will violate the law en masse to illustrate its foolishness.
Also while in Copenhagen I saw a great indie pop band from Sweden (well actually they are Canadian...) called Lacrosse. You can check out their myspace here. It is fairly straightforward indie pop, but they have great energy on stage and the intimate atmosphere made for a great show.
Finally I would like to point to the fairly favorable review from Pitchfork given to Samamidon's 2007/2008 album "All is Well". While the score is not as high as I would have given it, I am glad the review spoke very positively of him and recognized his musical talent.
And last but not least, a video of Samamidon's "Saro" which is one of my favorite songs on "All is Well".
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