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Jam of the Day | Oh Land – Cherry On Top

And all you ever dreamed of, it ain’t enough You’ll never fill that hole with the cherry on top On her Facebook page, Danish singer/producer Nanna Øland Fabricius gives a glimpse of her intention for her music: “I think that Oh Land has a unique landscape all on its own. I strive to make the … Read more

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MP3 | Oh Land – Bloodbuzz Ohio (The National)

Back in August, Oh Land took part in our 10 to Spin series and gave us a playlist of her favorite covers. That was great and all, but little did we know that she had a gem of a cover up her sleeve: her take on The National’s “Bloodbuzz Ohio,” our favorite tune of 2010. … Read more

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Jam of the Day | The War On Drugs – Baby Missiles

Photo by Graham Tolbert “Baby Missiles” perfectly illustrates everything I adore about musical juxtaposition. ’80s synth pop mixed with country-rock? Yes, please. I’ll have that. The War On Drugs frontman, Adam Granduciel, has a purposefully wobbly delivery on “Baby Missiles” that reminds me a little bit of Mark Knopfler on Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life.” … Read more

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10 to Spin | Oh Land

Nanna Øland Fabricius. That’s her real name, but she goes by Oh Land, and I’ll be honest: I’m a little smitten. Have been for months now, I just haven’t written about her. I love pop music when it’s done right, and Oh Land does just about everything right in my book. She even kicks major … Read more