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Artists covered this time around include The Charade, Lemonator, Maria Lithell, Red Moon, The Second Band, Viktor Sjöberg, Tigerbombs and the four-way split "If we were oceans" featuring Kristofer Åström, Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega and Two Times the Trauma.

Various Artists
If we were oceans
Tract Records

Tract Records really knows how to put together a pretty good split and by doing it with four artists they really know how to maximize the releases' potential. It begins with two stellar contributed by Kristofer Åström, who gives two solid tracks (on top of the four he'd already released this year). I had come to the conclusion long ago that this man should be releasing albums whenever he wants, and this gives him the opportunity to. Stylistically, Racingpaperplanes is the perfect segue into the rest of the split, with a beautiful acoustic number right after KÅ's numbers, followed by more fleshed out efforts, but still retaining the soft, somberness. Boy Omega brings all to the table with perhaps the album's most spectacular track in "Fool around". The composition of this song is absolutely gorgeous with its subdued melody, but by contributing four songs, one feels like maybe it's a little heavy ("For I cannot breathe" could have been dropped, mainly for continuity purposes). Two Times The Trauma closes out the session with two rather moody electronic-influenced tracks and an acoustic number in the middle, yet the acoustic track makes the most sense on this album and in my eyes is the far superior of the songs.
- Matt Giordano

Ghost Sessions, the collaborative sideproject of Richard from Racingpaperplanes, has a new video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9rZO7dTig

Delusions of Adequacy talks about Racingpaperplanes sideproject Ghost Sessions in their online music review today: http://www.adequacy.net/review.php?reviewID=6939

Swedish singer/songwriters Richard Wilson of Racingpaperplanes and Andreas Magnusson of Hanif have joined forces in a new project called Sonada Yuki. Check 'em out at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sonadayuki

Now in stock: Kristofer Åström/Racingpaperplanes/Boy Omega/Two Times the Trauma - If we were oceans
New four-way split on Tract Records! Recommended!

Rhode Island-based radio station BSR 88.1 FM did a phoned-in live session with Racingpaperplanes yesterday and you can listen to an archive of the performance online: http://www.bsrlive.com/archives/playlist.php?p=3985

Racingpaperplanes collaborative sideproject Ghost Sessions just released an ultra-limited 3-song 3" CDR entitled "What to say on the way down". Listen to samples here: http://www.myspace.com/ghostsessions
The disc is actually the first in a "thrilogy" (really, more people should use that term) with the other two to surface later this year. The next edition will feature assistance from artists Grumpy Bear and Boo Hiss.

Boy Omega will be releasing a 7" on UK-based label Stereo Test Kit featuring the track "By midnight we'll give it a go" b/w "If only" and a new song called "From us to eternity". Look for it in May. Boy Omega will also be featured on three (!!!) upcoming releases on US label Tract Records: the 4-way all-Swedish singer/songwriter split with Kristofer Åström, Racingpaperplanes and Two Times the Trauma "If we were oceans"; the "Engaño" comp and the single-disc reissue of the "I am a cold rock. I am dull grass" Will Oldham tribute. And that's not all! Boy Omega will also be doing a limited tour-only CDR with various rare tracks, cover tunes and outtakes.

Swedish singer/songwriter Kristofer Åström has posted a new song from his upcoming 4-way split with Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Two Times The Trauma on Tract Records: http://www.myspace.com/kastrom

Swedish singer/songwriter Racingpaperplanes has posted a new song called "You if anyone" on his myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/racingpaperplanes

Racingpaperplanes, Boy Omega, Two Times The Trauma and Kristofer Åström will be contributing material to a four-way all-Swedish singer/songwriter split CD to be released via US label Tract Records. The disc will be called ""If we were oceans" and each act will have 2-3 songs. Expect a Valentine's Day release.

Realease Records has posted an entire live show from artist Racingpaperplanes for free download: http://www.realease.se/

Racingpaperplanes and Boy Omega will be teaming up for a split EP in the near future. They're not sure who will release it yet, but I'll be sure to stay updated.

Finnish artist Juho made a painting inspired by the single "City lights" from Racingpaperplanes: http://juho.blogspot.com/2005/04/loppu-tulos.html (it's the one in the center)
Pretty nifty, eh? In other RPP news, they recently did a rerecording of the song "Careless love" for the single disc reissue of the Will Oldham tribute that came out not too long ago. The new version of the comp will also include Mark Kozelek doing the Palace Music classic "New partner".