Some news from Iceland now. Or from USA via Iceland. Bart Cameron and Paul Nikolov are the prolific editors of an english language newspaper in Iceland, about Iceland and Icelanders, the target group being tourists, but equally read and enjoyed by locals as well. They also happen to be The Foghorns, an interesting, lo-fi duo consisting of Bart's singing and guitaring, and Paul's appalling yet strangely enjoyable banging on an enormous steel bucket, thus providing what might be called a beat of some sorts. Now I haven't seen them play in a while, but I've heard they've expanded their live set, indeed it seems the band has up to 8 members currently.
Here's what they have to say about themselves:
From Brooklyn, Bart went home to Racine Wisconsin and put together the first Foghorns album in summer 2002. Another one came along in 2003, with Bart beginning to scrounge Brooklyn for live musicians. With his move to Iceland, he found new sounds. The Foghorns now often feature a bucket, flat-picking guitar and harmonica. In 2004, the Icelandic version of the Foghorns released So Sober, and they have since played regularly throughout Iceland. 2006 will see the release of another Wisconsin album, New Low, a re-release of So Sober with live tracks, and quite possibly, a new Iceland album. All albums are limited in distribution. On sale at 12 Tonar, Smekkleysa or Naked Ape or the live shows.
You might wanna check out their official home page, their myspace page or begin by downloading a few tracks to have a nibble. And read their magazine while listening.
The Foghorns - Sunny days
The Foghorns - Worst song
The Foghorns - Filthy old man
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