Time to move

We have been working on total redesign of our blog and web site, with the new album coming soon.
The blog was good for quick news and ramblings and the web site was sort of our home on the net.

Now we put them under the same roof.

So this will be the last post here.
But don't despair, the blog will continue on our new homepage at www.strangersinwonderland.com

And for those that subscribe with e-mail or with the help of feedburner, you don't need to do anything. The transition will be transparent.

Otherwise you need to update your RSS feed to the new one: http://www.strangersinwonderland.com/siw/feed/

See you in the new site.

First review of the new album

The Next big thing just published a review of the new album.

Deep into the second track, `Every Day, Every Night’ the listener is made aware that hiding behind this perfect pop electronic funk (edging into new wave) even a simple love song has its own fears and darkness.

Shooting then into a slow blues, these Strangers show their wonderland can be full of a fragile and pulsing desire. This Wonderland is seductive and slightly dirty and not always as safe as the sugar coated music sighs would suggest. But who wants safety when the pleasure is in the hidden ragged beauty of the needs and the dreaming of this band.

We come now to what is my favourite track, `Still Standing` a song that distills essence of the ghosts in the radio, the lost spirits caught among the shifting airwaves, this glides and swirls , uneasy yet powerful.

More cool slightly on the edge tunes follow, the sound of what should be on the nations pop charts, the alternative strokes within are subtly painted and without sacrificing the catchy, there are enough twists to comfort the listener who wants a bit more.

This is the kind of album that makes those people who categorise tunes for ipods tremble, cause it slinks from style to style, keeping though, the essence, the DARKNESS of the band.

Mention must be made of the Chuck Dread remixes included on the CD, adding a neon dance floor glow and kapow to the tunes, a late night strobe shiver, bring even more magic to this strange Pop-land.

podcast update

Posted by Lasse on September 1, 2008

Well, I’m deep into the work of a major overhaul of the web site. An rehearsing for the gig on Alcazar. And other things that need to be done now that the album is on it’s way back from the CD-plant. Media kits needs to be put together and so on. Work, work, work. But it is a labour of love.

But I’ll try to surface for a second and tell you about two great podcast plays from two of our friends (Yes you are!)

First out was Ed Ovett with his mixed bag. Playing Fast Car as his bonus track. Ed, where would we be without you. Less happy, that’s for sure.

And then Gabor of the electrical language with his soothing (in the best interpretation of the word) and laid back show, playing So Much More.

We said thanks before, we do it again, and we means it down to every letter. Without you two and all the other podcasters that played us, we wouldn’t be where we are, or what we are today.

Now I’ll dive back in to that pool of web design. Splash, or whatever!

Live at Alcazar on th 13th of September

Strangers In Wonderland will play at Alcazar/Nalen in Stockholm on the 13th of September.
For the first time with a full band setting, The Strangers will play songs from their new full-length CD.

Also on stage the same evening is Zibur, Sassy’s Kitchen and WCSA

Price is 100 SEK and the doors open at 8.00 PM.

A night not to be missed! See you there! In Wonderland!

Summers end

Well, we now. There has been little activity on the blog recently. But it's been summer, and we've been in the studio putting the finishing touches to the CD.
All bits and pieces are falling in place, and hopefully it will go to the CD-plant on Monday.
And by the way, it's great!!
More new to follow, and in the meantime have a look at the CD cover art above.

I´m in the band...

Here we come...


Strangers in wonderland as a full band...
We have now found a great bassplayer, a fantastic drummergirl and on keyboards, an outstanding musician....
now we just have to find the choir....
( which seems to be the most difficult part...)
The heavy dist guitars I will play myself, and the funky/crunchy ones are Lasses headache...
Looking forward to start this new project!
I know it will be great !

Single Released

Yesterday was the official release date of the single. A day to forever remember. The first single, sort of like the first kiss, or something.

Anyway, you can download it at our website, or if you like to hold it in your hand for real (or just support us) you can order it at CDON (at least if you live in EU).

And either way, listen to it, and let these strangers be a part of your summer.

Link to order single on CDON

Link to buy and download on CDON

Out of this world

Don't miss Ed's Mixed Bag this week. The podcast that's out of this world according to the host Ed Ovett. And this week it's more true than ever, this week he is visiting Wonderland.
We are proud and pleased that he took the time and effort to spotlight us and our music. It's five songs and an informal chat about life in Wonderland and the upcoming CD.
And an exclusive play of one of the new songs, Fast Car. The only place to hear it before the CD is released in September.

Thanks Ed! You're making Wonderland a better place to live in.

Link to Ed's Mixed Bag - Don't Be A Stranger! - Show #140
or download the show in mp3 format here.

Win a single!

Become our fan on Facebook

If you're on Facebook and you like our music, give us your support and become our fan.
And get the chance to win our new single So Much More that's released now on Monday.
When we reach the first one hundred fans on Facebook we will randomly draw ten who will get a single sent to them for free.

Strangers In Wonderland on Facebook

So don't be a Stranger! Be a fan!

Hanging Out

Yesterday the hanging out in 100b music blog mentioned So Much More:

So Much More is an immersively haunting song from Swedish duo Strangers In Wonderland. This is the soundtrack that carries us toward lands we have yet to explore and people we have yet to meet.

We couldn't have said it better I think.

Read the full post here.

Summer at last

Just two pictures from yesterday, of two strangers, sitting on the porch, enjoying the warm summer evening, picking on their guitars and laying the plans for world domination.
Sort of...
...but nice!

Ready to order

Well, maybe not. Not until the 17th. But you can already find the single on CDON.COM.
So if you want to give us your support and you live in an EU country, bookmark that page, and order the single on the 17th.
Nothing would make us happier (truly!).

Link to Strangers In Wonderland on CDON