Mixtapes and Cellmates...

After seeing that Bedroom Records had shut down a few months ago, I was really surprised to see a new EP just recently from one of the best bands that were housed under the label, Mixtapes and Cellmates. The Swedish group has returned in fine form with their new release If There is Silence, Fill it With Longing. Along with being a bit surprised, I was also extremely glad to see something new from the group, as I was a fan of their EP Juno that they released in ’05 through Bedroom.

The band plays a brand of electronic indie pop/shoegaze sort of similar to Radio Dept, however just a tad bit noisier. The vocals also carry a slight Ian Curtis type sound to them, more so during some of the songs peak/louder moments. A pretty nice release that I am sure most will enjoy if you like your shoegaze more electronically driven. Overall, I’m just glad to see that they are still at work.

Mixtapes and Cellmates – Distance, Blinding Lights [MP3]

The group also released a free EP that includes three remixed songs, a Belle and Sebastian cover, and an unreleased song. The Belle and Sebastian track is actually pretty neat sounding. Give it a listen.

Mixtapes and Cellmates – Photo Jenny [MP3]

You can pick up If There is Silence, Fill it With Longing over at No Method. There is also a link in their web shop to where you can also purchase it digitally. Enjoy!