Kings of Convenience: Sheer Simplicity

I love to discover new bands that I love. When I find a gem of a band, I get very, very excited.

Kings of Convenience is one of those bands. It's actually not really a band, but two friends: Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe. Yes, they're from Norway.
KOC's music is surprisingly simple, yet their melodies are very elaborate. Their lyrics are both light-hearted and profound, introspective yet slightly naive. In that regard, Kings of Convenience remind me of Sufjan Stevens.

Unlike some other indie bands, KOC have music videos for many of their songs. I included some of my favourites. 

Enjoy! (I suggest you watch all the videos. You'll know right away whether you like them or not, but if you do like them, you'll become addicted!)

I'd Rather Dance With You

Boat Behind

Cayman Islands

Misread

Rue Royale, or Candy for Your Indie Ears

Photo Credit: Berlin Sessions

I stumbled upon Rue Royale's songs while searching for cool new playlists on 8tracks. What really strikes me about their music is how sophisticated and creative their melodies are. Every song of theirs is precious and unique.


Rue Royale's motto is ''it's all about the journey, not the destination.''
Indeed, many of their songs seem to line up with the idea that it's all about the process and not the end goal.

And Rue Royale is not only about the music; their lyrics are deep, genuine, and relateable. Some of their songs are in fact profound reflections about being a human, the meaning of existence, and one's spiritual journey.

Even in the Darkness

oh I will follow you

even in the darkness know you're true

oh I will follow you

walking in the light you call me to

cause i 

i love your name it is like honey on my mouth

oh i 

i love your ways they are so beautiful to me

These Long Roads

'cause you know when you walk so long

in your head it feels oh so wrong

we're not alone, no

we're not alone

at the end

at the end of these long roads

Blame

give me just a clue

just a glimpse into

what it is you'd like to say