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Aarhus, Denmark (1995 – present)
Under Byen is a Danish band founded in 1995 mainly by Katrine Stochholm and Henriette Sennenvaldt.
Under Byen (Danish for “Below the City”) are known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock (but it could also be indie, folktronic, trip-hop, post-rock or… something else). They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically-distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. A somewhat different vein of post-rock, infused with jazzy, folky and classical elements. An important part of the music is also the voice of Henriette Sennenvaldt, whose poetic Danish lyrics add a further mysterious allure to the mix.
The 1999 debut album “Kyst” impressed music critics, who applauded the band for creating their own style and tone. The second album “Det Er Mig Der Holder Træerne Sammen” (2002) was equally praised and has grown to become a hallmark for the band and helped reach a wider audience in Denmark and elsewhere. In 2004 it was re-released outside Denmark.
In 2006 the band released their album “Af Samme Stof som Stof” to rave reviews.
Far from being a mainstream act Under Byen has nevertheless attracted a growing devoted fan base following the release of their two albums and intense live shows.
Under Byen’s influences are very diverse. Leadsinger Henriette Sennenvaldt has been quoted as saying she was inspired by traffic. And if “Kyst” would be said to have a theme it would probably be water and harbours.
Under Byen (Danish for “Below the City”) are known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock (but it could also be indie, folktronic, trip-hop, post-rock or… something else). They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically-distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. A somewhat different vein of post-rock, infused with jazzy, folky and classical elements. An important part of the music is also the voice of Henriette Sennenvaldt, whose poetic Danish lyrics add a further mysterious allure to the mix.
The 1999 debut album “Kyst” impressed music critics, who applauded the band for creating their own style and tone. The second album “Det Er Mig Der Holder Træerne Sammen” (2002) was equally praised and has grown to become a hallmark for the band and helped reach a wider audience in Denmark and elsewhere. In 2004 it was re-released outside Denmark.
In 2006 the band released their album “Af Samme Stof som Stof” to rave reviews.
Far from being a mainstream act Under Byen has nevertheless attracted a growing devoted fan base following the release of their two albums and intense live shows.
Under Byen’s influences are very diverse. Leadsinger Henriette Sennenvaldt has been quoted as saying she was inspired by traffic. And if “Kyst” would be said to have a theme it would probably be water and harbours.
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LouisZypher wrote:
Rorwooken, it couldn't be more accurate. Besides, hails to you, you resemble Mr. Vikernes. :)
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annmig wrote:
Come to Poland, please! [2]
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Rorwooken wrote:
Is good for winters in the north, very delicious.
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sad_wintertones wrote:
Such a delicious music, mmmm.
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SallyBlooms wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Under+Byen/+images/72131894 that is actually them :)
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EchotheSun wrote:
I wonder what they're up to in the late wilderness of 2011...
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lll__ wrote:
mmmMMMMMMMM mmmmmmm !!!
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Eisis wrote:
Come to Poland, please! :))
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SallyBlooms wrote:
Brilliant, corougeus, unique, best band ever. Period.
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DarkReality wrote:
Sick band! Might actually be one of my new faves!
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mason1729 wrote:
pretty cool stuff.
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inphanta wrote:
Can we have a different main pic, please? Under Byen isn't just Henriette. I dislike main pics that only feature one member of the band.
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sickandroid wrote:
does anyone have the translations danish-english of their last two albums??
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milrohir2 wrote:
my favourite band! :D
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hiyome wrote:
<3
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juamorant wrote:
her voice reminds me of björk. lovely
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Special_K_ate wrote:
berlin wants you!
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Tiewen wrote:
Danish is a crazy, but really cool language. Love Under Byen.
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Randwer wrote:
awesome
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LuliusCaesar wrote:
My lovers!
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aquibluedemon, vladbg, HouseOfBanshee and 4 other people added Under Byen to their libraries. yesterday evening
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acid-machine tagged Under Byen with ‘post-rock’. Saturday afternoon
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FruityExtazy, Beltusek, DeMagiaVeterum and 9 other people added Under Byen to their libraries. Friday evening
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jjvdnbra tagged Under Byen with shoegaze, dream pop, indie and one other tag. last month
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eleinad tagged Under Byen with alternative, trip-hop and danish. last month
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marvandal added Under Byen to the lineup of Eurosonic at Binnenstad. December 2011
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