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Takk DMM Reissue Delayed

2009.10.15

Iceland, Music

Good news for vinyl fetishists: One Little Indian decided to reissue Takk. Sigur Rós’ 4th album was released back in 2005. The vinyl edition was superb, including two 12″ discs and a 10″ etched record. It was unfortunately expensive and only 1000 copies were made.

The reissue remains exactly the same than the original release, including the etched disc, however the recording was remastered and pressed using DMM on 200 gr wax. That should sound good. Originally expected on October 19th, the release has been pushed back to November 2nd due to some manufacturing problems.

One Little Indian also reissued other Sigur Rós albums using the same DMM technic.

Ágætis Byrjun DMM and Angels of the Universe DMM are a bit harder to find now.

Sony Soundville Campaign in Iceland

2009.10.14

Iceland, Music, News

In March 2009, Sony transformed the small town of Seyðisfjörður, Iceland in a massive sound system by installing hundred of speakers. This stunt was part of Sony’s campaign “Soundville” during which they played music for a whole week.

Via LikeCool.

Iceland To Join E.U.?

2009.10.13

Iceland, News

It might just happen. Iceland was badly hit by the latest global economic downturn. As a consequence the government is considering applying for E.U. membership and switching to the Euro. The Union stated that Iceland might be able to join as soon as 2011.

Via Strange Maps.