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I first heard Loney, Dear in 2007, when Sub Pop re-released Loney, Noir.  I was intrigued by multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanängen‘s talented song-writing and style, but for some reason never picked up the entire album.  As Loney, Dear, Svanängen crafts catchy, indie pop that meshes well with his soft spoken storytelling.

2 years later, the Sweden native just launched his 5th album, Dear John, on Polyvinyl Records.  The lead single, “Airport Surroundings”, races along while Svanängen confesses his love over a synth and horn soundscape.  Aside from it being a great song, I would kill for someone to mash-up this track with the West Coast classic, “Regulate”.  I swear the vocal acrobatics Loney, Dear uses are similar to Nate Dogg’s flow.

You be the judge.

Loney, Dear – Airport Surroundings

Buy Loney, Dear – Dear John here.

Unfortunately, I just missed his ATL stop, opening for Andrew Bird on Feb. 20th at the Variety Playhouse, but don’t miss him at the remaining tour dates below.

25 Feb 2009 The Murray Theater (w/ Andrew Bird) Murray, Utah
26 Feb 2009  The Ogden Theater (w/ Andrew Bird) Denver, Colorado
27 Feb 2009  Slowdown (w/ Andrew Bird) Omaha, Nebraska
28 Feb 2009  Hoyt Sherman Place (w/ Andrew Bird) Des Moines, Iowa
1 Mar 2009  Schuba’s Tavern (Headline show) Chicago, Illinois

I’ve been out of town most of this week (for work) and will be out all weekend (for fun).  I hope to make up for the lack of activity next week with a new edition of “Mashed Up”, a soundtrack post and more.

Here’s a few tracks to tide you over for the long weekend.

Architecture in Helsinki – That Beep

Loney, Dear – Airport Surroundings

Adele – Melt My Heart To Stone ft Big Pooh (Kickdrums remix)

Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele – Meet Me In The Garden

Ra Ra Riot – Ghost Under Rocks (Passion Pit remix)

Lonely Island – I’m On A Boat ft T-Pain

“Poseidon – Look At Me” – Hilarious.