I Break Horses – Winter Beats

It might not have the same wow factor as ‘Hearts‘ but ‘Winter Beats’ is still a fine follow-up. Maria Lindén is always likely to be compulsive listening but much of the appeal of Stockholm’s I Break Horses is the surrounding noise created by Fredrik Balck. You’ll hear ethereal, you’ll hear shoegaze and a rumbustious brand of dreampop which amounts to an altogether heady brew. At the very least it should swell the hearts of early ’90’s aficionados. The duo are signed to Bella Union, an English label that has had a remarkable 2011, and their debut album ‘Hearts’ is due in the middle of August. KD

I Break Horses – Winter Beats

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Buy Songs: I Break Horses
Year: 2011