By: Larm 2009 - Manatee Racket

So, last week BD went to Norway and the By: Larm festival. It was brilliant, and we haven't recovered fully yet, this whole week has been tough.

We saw lots of bands there, some crap, some fantastic, lots of average ones. One bunch that stood out were Norwegians Manatee Racket who came across a bit like a Norwegian version of Bombay Bicycle Club. They were young, shambolic and had lots of charm. We'll definitely keep an eye on them, they had lots of charm.

Here's "Sarah went to cinema" from their EP "Play in the backyard":

Manatee Rackets - Sarah went to cinema

Now there a name I haven't heard in a long time...

Sorry for the lack of posts but one half of BD had folks in town last week and the other half of DB has been at By:Larm in Oslo. 33 bands in 4 days aparently!

Anyway while we weren't posting Obi Best's debut album "Capades" was released on Social Science Recordings. Singer Alex Lilly is best know for her vocal work with Blue Note's "The Bird And The Bee" but now she has her own band.

While some of the early singles have been a bit hit and miss the track "Swedish Boy" is brilliant so here it is:

Obi Best - "Swedish Boy"

and as a bonus here's the great Peaches remix of The Bird And The Bee's track "F*cking Boyfriend":

The Bird And The Bee - "F*cking Boyfriend"