From 26.01.2006:
Astrid Swan now has her own page at Myspace.com. You can hear 4 tracks from the Poverina album and much more. To check out the page go to:
www.myspace.com/astridswan
From:
12.12.2006
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Astrid Swan signs to Minty fresh records
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Astrid Swan has signed to Minty Fresh Records in the USA . Astrid's "Poverina" album will be released in the USA early next year.
For more details go here:
Minty Fresh
From:
18.12.2006 12:00
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Good Girl MP3 available from Minty Fresh
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The Astrid Swan song Good Girl is available as a free MP3 from the Minty Fresh website. Astrid Swan's album "Poverina" will be released in the new year through Minty Fresh in the USA .
For the MP3 and more details, go here:
www.mintyfresh.com
From:
15.02.2007
Poverina album streams on Last.fm
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 The US version of Astrid Swan's "Poverina" is streaming in it's entirety at:
www.last.fm
From:
15.02.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan at SXSW 2007
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Astrid Swan has been confirmed to appear at the SXSW music festival in Austin , Texas . More news on venue and playing time to come, as well as information on other USA dates. For more on SXSW 2007 go here:
SXSW 20007
From:
22.02.2007 13:20
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Astrid Swan exclusive 'Good Girl' EP on Rhapsody.com
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Minty Fresh Records has released an exclusive Astrid Swan Ep called 'Good Girl' via Rhapsody.com for downloading.
Visit here to take a listen www.rhapsody.com
From:
22.03.2007 05:00
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More Astrid Swan USA shows and Good Girl Review
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Following Astrid Swan's appearance at SXSW, Astrid will perform a few more solo shows in the USA through the rest of March & April.
Here are a list of the shows:
Thursday, March 22 @ 7PM
Tangier, Los Angeles , California USA with Tobias Froberg
Tuesday, March 27 @ 7PM
Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles , California USA with Kate Havnevik
Saturday, March 31 @ 8PM
Borders (In Store) Wheaton , Illinois . USA
Tuesday, April 03 @ 8PM
Uncommon Ground, Chicago , Illinois . USA
Wednesday, April 04 @ 8PM
Subterranean, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Minty Fresh Records Night)
Friday, April 20 @ 9PM
Rossi's, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Saturday, April 21 @6.30PM
Rossi's, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Saturday, April 21 @10pm
Soundgallery Recording Studio,Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Sunday, April 22 @ 6.30PM
Rossi's, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
The song Good Girl from Astrid Swan's forthcoming Poverina album was reviewed by Fingertips.
To read the review go here:
Fingertips
Poverina will be released By Minty Fresh Records on May 22nd 2007 . To listen (stream), pre-order a copy or buy MP3's visit
www.mintyfresh.com
from:
10.04.2007 10:00
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Astrid Swan Finnish shows in May
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Astrid Swan will be playing some shows in Finland in May.
You can catch Astrid at Kuudes Linja on the 10th May, 2007.
Then Astrid plays two special shows at the Design Museum of Helsinki, as part of the RedDress shows.
Astrid will perform with a trio (drums, piano, other) wearing the RedDress designed by Aamu Song. The dates are
15th & 18th May, 2007.
For more details on the RedDress shows go here:
REDDRESS
For more details on the Kuudes Linja shows go here
Kuudes Linja
From:
11.04.2007 12:00
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Two more Astrid Swan shows confirmed in New York, this week!
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Astrid Swan will play two shows in New York this week.
The first show will be at Union Hall on thursday 12th April, 2007. Astrid will be opening for The Films.
The second show will be at The Living Room on Friday, 13th April, 2007.
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From:
18.04.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan in Harp Magazine
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You can read a feature on Astrid Swan in the latest issue (May) of American music mag Harp Magazine.
To read the article go here:
Harp Magazine
From:
20.04.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan plays live on The Current Radio, new USA show added, Minneapolis residency starts today
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Astrid Swan will be playing live on 89.3 The Current radio station today, at 10am (Minnesota, USA time) .
For more info go here:
The Current
A new date has been confirmed to Astrid's USA schedule. She'll be appearing at the Cafe Montmartre, Madison, Wisconsin on the 25th April, 2007. Astrid will be playing with fellow Minty Fresh act Lindsay Anderson.
Today (20th April) Astrid Swan plays the first of 3 back to back shows shows at Rossi's in Minneapolis, opening for Sandra Bernhardt. Astrid will be onstage today at 9pm. Saturday & Sunday's (April 21st & 22nd) showtime is 6.30pm.
Astrid plays a second show on Saturday (April 21st) in Minneapolis at the Soudgallery Recording Studio, at 10pm.
From:
26.04.2007 11:00
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Hear Astrid Swan perform live on US Radio
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Astrid Swan's in studio performance from Minnesota's The Current radio station is now online.
Hear Astrid play two songs from the soon to be released Poverina album, "They Need You If they Think You Love Them" & "Dad Said", as well as a cover of The Killers "When You Were Young."
Astrid also discusses the making of the Poverina album and her songwriting.
To listen to the broadcast click here:
Astrid Swan live onThe Current
From:
05.05.2007 12:00
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Some USA Astrid Swan reviews and press
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Here are some links to some Astrid Swan articles and reviews that have appeared over the last month or so:
3 HIVE
"It’s something lovely, if heartbreaking, if totally intoxicating."
YOUR STANDARD LIFE
MURUCH
"Unlike the airy retro-pop of labelmates Sarah Shannon, The Poems, and White Shoes & The Company, Astrid Swan's music has a more somber and elegantly modern sound."
DOWNLOAD.COM
"Astrid goes from torchy to soaring to saddened in the blink of a hook."
HARP MAGAZINE
"She gets the delicate, fluttery most out of the ebonies and ivories while spilling her non metallic Finnish guts."
HI-FI HEART
"But indeed, she is not heavy metal, which is a good thing for me and hopefully you."
BRING ME UP
"She really is amazingly talented and comparable to even the greats, like Joni Mitchell or Carly Simon."
FINGERTIPS
"...but I also happen to think Astrid Swan is one of the coolest names in show business."
MAXIMUM INK
"Astrid’s jazzy flashes of art deco dirges are dispatched over breathy delicacy as Poverina pirouettes beautifully, turning the luminous ominous and the fanciful obvious."
A&A
"This is kind of the opposite of Tori Amos. Amos tortures her voice while playing relatively conventional music. Swan kicks out some seriously contorted songs and then adorns it with straightforward singing. I think I like this better. In fact, I know I do. Pretty sweet. "
SILENT UPROAR
"There are eleven tracks on this new minty fresh album, but with only a little more than a half hour of music be prepared to hit the repeat button on your CD player. Pitch those Roxette albums as well, for Astrid's LP will not be her swan song". 4.4 out of 5
MURUCH
"....but there's a maturity and seriousness to Astrid's songs that suggests her music is more firmly planted in this planet's soil"
WHO NEEDS RADIO
"Her debut album, Poverina, out May 22, is sure to startle and delight with its Kate Bushian sensibility and sweeping piano melodies. Not that she's easily compared to other female artists before her"
from:
18.05.2007 22:22
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Amplifier Magazine reviews "Poverina"
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" Poverina, Astrid Swan’s American debut, is a beautifully surreal and intensely imaginative album. Unlike many modern day recordings, Poverina’s construction has an old-fashioned class and sophistication that is unrivaled."
Read the full review here:
AMPLIFIER MAGAZINE
From:
20.05.2007 12:00
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Allmusic reviews "Poverina"
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allmusic reviews "Poverina".
"And it's ultimately this charisma that makes Poverina a compelling debut. These are conscientiously made songs; they're intelligent, whimsical, and entertaining to boot. But they wouldn't be anything without Swan's skill as an actor and interpreter."
to read the full review, go here:
ALLMUSIC
From:
22.05.2007 01:00
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Poverina review in Venuszine
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Here is a review of Poverina from the latest issue of Venuszine:
Not only is Poverina Astrid Swan's debut solo alum, it's also her first in English.
Swan is from Finland and although she's played in such bands as Treeball, where she co-wrote songs and sang duets with Nick Triani, she was inspired to put out her first English-language album because of the influence of American and British
music on her own, and, well, for the bigger audience factor too. Judging by the quality of her songs and the freshness of her voice, she may very well reach the kind of success and audience she's after.
When I heard the song "The Kinda Tea You Like To Cry In", I thought it was the perfect metaphor to describe a reaction to Swan's music. It's warm, sweet-sounding, and so familiar, you keep going back to it for comfort. The album features 11 original compositions by Swan and all of them will evoke this kind of reaction in you -- and it will happen instantly. Whether you become hooked on the delicate, instrumental start of "They Need You If They Think You Love Them" or can't get the catchy, sing-a-long melodies of "Poverina" out of your head, Swan's songs are artistically so well crafted, each one has the potential to capture broad audience appeal and commercial success.
Vocally and in terms of her storytelling lyrics, I couldn't stop comparing Swan to Jewel. She also sounds a lot like Tori Amos, especially when her vocal range turns from quiet to piercing over a dramatic piano melody in "Rock'n'Roll Blonde."
The emotional load of the material she writes and sings about can be heavy as Swan reflects on themes of loneliness, family ties, love and personal journeys, but she also offers quirky, feel-good songs like "Life In a Container" in the mix.
When Swan's songs hit the charts and English radio stations -- and they will -- you won't ever turn the dial. (7/10)
---Marisa Lacobucci
from:
22.05.2007 11:00
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Astrid Swan album USA release date 22.5.2007, in stores today!!!!
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Astrid Swan's upcoming album "Poverina" is now streaming in its' entirety in the www.mintyfresh.com (Bazaar section) .
BUY THE CD TODAY FROM:
AMAZON
CIRCUIT CITY
BARNES & NOBLE
DVD STARS
CD UNIVERSE
ARTIST DIRECT
TOWER
"Poverina" is also available to buy NOW! in digital format from various sites:
iTunes
eMusic
Audio Lunchbox
Also, don't forget to check out Astrid's EXCLUSIVE "Good Girl EP" on Rhapsody , where Astrid talks about tracks on "Poverina".
from:
23.05.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan featured on The World.org & Poverina is Gen Art Pulse album pick
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A feature on Astrid Swan was broadcast on The World.org.
If the link lasts, listen to it here:
THE WORLD.ORG
Lifestyle bible Gen Art Pulse has Poverina as one of it's album picks this week.
Read what it has to say here:
GEN ART PULSE
from:
25.05.2007 12:00
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Poverina review in Prefix Magazine
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Astrid Swan's "Poverina" was reviewed in Prefix Magazine today:
"And then, whether compensating for her blond-pixie appearance or just because it's her fancy, she proceeds to bang the hell out of her instrument, making damn sure that all casual conversation therein effectively ends. This seems to be Swan's modus operandi, and it makes Poverina an intriguing debut." 6.5/10
Read the full review here:
Prefix Magazine
from:
30.05.2007 22:00
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Poverina review @ Popmatters
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Astrid Swan's Poverina was reviewed at Popmatters today:
"the effervescent “Life in a Container” has her comparing herself to a “low-fat” packed lunch, and has, without doubt, the coolest mandobanjo riff ever..............as getting-away-from-the-norm, escapist fare, this certainly works." 6/10
read the full review here:
POPMATTERS
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25.06.2007 09:00
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Astrid Swan MP3 of the Day on Spinner.com
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Astrid Swan's live cover version of The Killers "When You Were Young" is the AOL/Spinner.com MP3 of the day. You can download the track from the link below.
Check it out:
Spinner.com
from:
06.07.2007 21:00
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WXPN all about music -blog posts Astrid's version of When You Were Young by The KIllers
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WXPN 88,5 music blog posted Astrid Swan in their section My morning download.
Check it out here
WXPN My morning download
From:
21.07.2007 11:00
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Astrid Swan's Poverina in the Feminist review
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"Astrid Swan's melodies are memorable, and, like Nyro, her voice is an acquired taste. It is not for everyone, but it works beautifully with her music."
Read a review of Astrid Swan's Poverina album from the Feminist review here:
Feminist Review
From:
14.08.2007 11:00
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Astrid Swan on Minty Fresh Compilation
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Astrid Swan's "They Need You If they Think You Love Them" is available on a new compilation album from Minty Fresh Records called "This Is Minty Fresh". The compilation is released today (14th August 2007) and available from various outlets.
For more info on the compilation go here:
This Is Minty Fresh
to order or buy go here:
Minty Fresh
from:
17.08.2007 12:00
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New Astrid Swan single available today!
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Astrid Swan's acclaimed live cover of the Killers' "When You Were Young" is available on i-Tunes through Minty Fresh Records.
To buy the track go here:
i-Tunes 
from:
20.08.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan Profile in Modern Fix
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Astrid Swan is profiled in Modern Fix Magazine,
"......Astrid Swan is the straight girl equivalent to Rufus Wainwright. Ever the sensitive balladeer, Swan can belt out a heart-on-sleeve confessional with the best of ‘em...."
To read the profile go here:
Modern Fix
from:
23.08.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan talks Poverina on USA radio
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You can hear Astrid Swan discuss her Poverina album on American radio station Vocalo, 89.5.
To hear the feature go here:
Astrid Swan on Vocalo
from:
14.09.2007 22:00
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Poverina review on Eardrums
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"Swan is not the only one in her genre, but she is memorable, and I will definitely listen to “Poverina” again… and again." 4/6
Astrid Swan's Poverina album is reviewed on the Eardrums blog.
Read the post here:
Eardrums Music
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from:
20.09.2007 22:00
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Astrid to play at Lost In Music and support The Sokos in October
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Astrid will perform at the Lost In Music -festival in Tampere on October 20th @4PM in Paapan Kapakka
The show is free.
On the following Monday, 22nd of October Astrid will warm up for a new French artist The Sokos @ Kuudes LInja, Helsinki.
Stay tuned for some more fall shows in Finland!
from:
18.10.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan on The Current MPR Radio Compilation CD
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Astrid Swan features on the new compilation cd from Minnesota Public Radio : The Current.
The cd called Live Current-Volume 3, is available to pre-order from The Curent now. This cd is not available in stores only through MPR radio, and on a donation subscription.
Astrid Swan contributes her live version of the Killers' track "When You Were Young".
Full cd track order:
Live Current Vol. 3
Frank Black - That Burnt Out Rock and Roll
The Young Knives - Here Comes The Rumour Mill
Ben Lee - Ripe
Cloud Cult - Pretty Voice
Peter Bjorn and John - Young Folks
Michael Franti - One Step Closer To You
Storyhill - Ballad Of Joe Snowboard
Albert Hammond Jr. - In Transit
Robbers On High Street - Crown Victoria
Astrid Swan - When You Were Young
Brother Ali - Pedigree
Snowden - Anti-Anti
Emily Haines - Expecting To Fly
Badly Drawn Boy - Born in the U.K.
Dr. Dog - Die, Die, Die
The Pipettes - Guess Who Ran Off With The Milkman?
Fountains of Wayne - Red Dragon Tattoo
For more information on this release go here:
MPR:The Current Live Volume 3
from:
21.10.2007 11:00
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Poverina review in Ink19.com
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"This album is instantly familiar, but still so fresh that it's great for revisiting even after months of constant rotation."
Astrid Swan's Poverina album has been reviewed at Ink 19.com.
Check it out here:
INK 19
from:
02.11.2007 12:00
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Astrid Swan signs to Johanna Kustannus, new album drops February 2008
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Astrid Swan has signed a new record deal with Finnish label Johanna Kustannus, who will be releasing Astrid's new album in 2008. The follow up to Poverina , called Spartan Picnic will hit stores in Finland in February 2008, preceded early next year by a single.
For more details go here:
Johanna Kustannus
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from:
10.11.2007 19:00
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Astrid Swan on Facebook
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Astrid Swan has a new music page on Facebook. Interact with the page.
Check it out here:
Astrid Swan on Facebook
from:
24.11.2007 11:00
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Astrid Swan plays the 2h+k festival in November
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Astrid Swan plays the 2h+k festival at Vanha in Helsinki, Finland on the 24th November, 2007.
Organizers describe the festival like this:
"2h+k is a festival dedicated to popular culture. The festival will offer everything from poetry to performance, thought-provoking alternative music beeing the focus. We..ll come back, in case you show up!"
Line up for the festival is:
HK 119 (UK)
Astrid Swan
The Sweptaways (SE)
20 000 Hz
Cats on fire
Desert Planet
Otto Grundström
Kokeellisen elektroniikan seura
The Forgettes
Anssi8000 & Hot coke
For more details go here:
2h+k@myspace
2h+k web page
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