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The Historical Accuracy of Kirsten's Dirndl

Despite its adorableness, I have seen many people complain about Kirsten's Swedish Dirndl outfit.

I would kill a man to have bought this for $22.

She wears this outfit for most of Meet Kirsten, being that she is an impoverished immigrant child who does not own any other clothes, and also for continuity reasons.

Frequently, I have seen it claimed that this outfit is not historically accurate and should not have been included as part of her collection. Conversely, I have also seen many German folk costumes marketed as being made for Kirsten. Both of these pain me a great deal (actually they just annoy me).

Nonetheless, I have decided to further procrastinate doing actual, meaningful work and instead set out on a new mission: figure out what the fuck is up with Kirsten's Dirndl.

In this post, I will lay out the research I have done, the evidence supporting the historical accuracy of this outfit, the challenges to its existence, and ultimately aim to answer the question of whether this outfit is one Kirsten plausibly could have worn on her journey from Sweden to America in 1854.

Let's begin.

First, the name. Pleasant Company/American Girl referred to this outfit as "Kirsten's Swedish Dirndl and Kerchief."

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a Swedish dirndl. "Dirndl" is a German term, and refers to folk costumes worn by people in German-speaking areas of Europe (the Alps, Bavaria, Austria, and so on).

Kirsten is Swedish, and before Meet Kirsten has never left Sweden before. It is very unlikely she would have acquired, and regularly worn, a German dirndl. See this gorgeous example of a dirndl c. 1840:

Outfit, c. 1840. Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Münchner Stadtmuseum.

This ensemble is beautiful, but tragically, it is not what Kirsten is wearing.

What, then, is Kirsten wearing? What kind of traditional dress does Swedish culture have?

As it turns out, the proper term for what she is wearing is a folkdräkt. This is a Swedish term meaning "folk costume." Here is an illustration depicting multiple examples of Swedish folk costumes. In proper terms, these would be called "Svenska folkdräkter."

Nordisk familjebok (1908), vol. 8, Folkdräkt. Retrieved from runeberg.org.

These outfits are not quite identical to anything we see in Kirsten's collection, but you can observe various elements that have carried over -- the vertical stripes, black woolen skirts with ornate trim, and white dresses and red sashes (hello St. Lucia)!

Let us dive deeper. What do extant Svenska folkdräkter, specially those made c. 1850, look like? Is there anything like Kirsten's outfit among surviving examples?

Johan Sodermark, "Kvinna i dräkt."

In my few hours of research, this example image is the closest thing I have found to Kirsten's dirndl.

This lovely portrait is a watercolor from 1850 painted by Johan Sodermark. It is very creatively titled "Kvinna i dräkt" -- literally, "Woman in costume." The pattern of this woman's apron is incredibly similar to that of the skirt of the Kirsten doll's outfit -- a dark red base with blue and yellow stripes woven throughout.

Here is a closeup from the American Swedish Institute.

Although it is not shown in the doll-sized version of the outfit, the illustrations in Meet Kirsten by Renée Graef show us she also wears a light-colored, striped apron, which is almost surely the one that comes with her meet outfit.

Illustrations from Meet Kirsten, drawn by Renée Graef.

Notice the fabric of the bodice in the third illustration, though: Kirsten's top is made of red plaid fabric, while Sodermark's girl has an outfit full of stripes. Kirsten, bless her heart, spends an entire book outfit-repeating a potential pattern-mixing fail: plaid and two kinds of stripes and a floral scarf. Did Pleasant Rowland just hate her? Is Kirsten on another, elevated fashion plane far beyond my comprehension? Is there a historical basis for this combination of patterns?

I have no answer to the first two questions, but thankfully can speak on the third.

Komplett Vilskedräkt, Västergötlands museum. Some pieces c. 1865.

The top is plaid and laces up, which is not necessarily the most common way of fastening (in most examples, the bodice pins up), but it is a sensible choice considering both Kirsten's age (9) and the fact that Pleasant Company was making toys for little hands.

The model for the outer shell (the lace up top) belonged to Karl Edberg from Hällestad; it is not dated, but at least one piece of this set (the bag, which is not shown) is c. 1865. Additionally, the blouse here is very similar to the one that comes with Kirsten's winter outfit -- look at that keyhole neckline!

So, Kirsten's Dirndl outfit is actually very accurate as far as the clothing itself goes...the name remains the trouble.

I have no idea why they called it a dirndl. Folkdräkt is definitely challenging to pronounce, but why wouldn't PC just translate it as "folk dress" or "Swedish outfit" and call it a day? Why the insistence on referencing a culture that isn't relevant to the doll or her dress at all?

Perhaps this is a mystery to tackle for another day...

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Meet Kirsten (1986)

illustrations by Renee Graef

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“Meet Kirsten” book illustration by Renee Graef, 1986.

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Molly's Return: More Info!

The other day, a listing appeared on Amazon for a new Molly book available for pre-order, with a release date of June 2nd, 2022!

It's called "Molly: A Winning Spirit". Sounds similar to her first BeForever book, which was called "A Winning Spirit: A Molly Classic 1", and follows the other abridged book's titles, with the character's name featured at the beginning of the title.

It says it has 136 pages, 24 pages shorter than her BeForever book, which was 160 pages. Based on the description, it seems the book that got the chop surprisingly wasn't "Molly's Surprise", but rather most of "Meet Molly". I have a hunch that American Girl wants to distance themselves from Molly's hula dancer costume, and since most of "Meet Molly" takes place around Halloween, it got removed.

Here is the description for the abridged book:

"Molly McIntire is growing up while the world is at war. She desperately misses her dad, who is in England helping wounded soldiers. Her mom is busy volunteering at the Red Cross, and everyone is focused on working to win the war. Toys, treats, and holiday surprises are scarce -- but Molly's imagination can't be rationed. She brings her friends together for the school's Lend-a-Hand contest, and she makes Christmas memorable for her family. With hope in her heart and pride in her country, Molly makes a difference on the home front. This book is richly illustrated in full color and includes a peek into Molly's 1940s world."

On American Girl publishing, Molly got a new logo, like all the other historical characters as well!

Here's the link if you want to pre-order it as well:

I went ahead and pre-ordered the book, and plan on sharing photos and my thoughts on it once it arrives! What are your thoughts on it?

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renee graef art save me

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Blog post and linked up tracklists [HERE]

Part One - Tracklist

Mr Scruff - We Are Coming (Max Graef Remix) - (Ninja Tune)

Eddie C - Be Aware (Nothing For Free) - (Endless Flight)

Session Victim - Hey Stranger - (Delusions Of Grandeur)

Moodymann - Black Mahogani - (Peacefrog Records)

DJ Kaos & Loudtone - Buffalo Dub - (Phonica Records)

Roman Flugel - The Odd Lobster - (Ostgut Ton)

Axel Boman - New Krau Era - (Studio Barnhus)

Dude Energy - Renee Running - (Animals Dancing)

Kraftwerk - Tour de France - (EMI)

Florian Kupfer - Feelin' - (L.I.E.S)

Leon Vynehall - Be Brave, Clench Fists - (3024)

Logic - The Final Frontier (The Groove) - (Strictly Rhythm)

Murat Tepeli - Forever (Prosumers Hold Me Touch Me Remix) - (Not On Label)

The Eagles - I Can't Tell You Why (Asylum Records)

Part 2 - Mixamorphosis

Tracklist

Tim Zawada - Can't Hide - (Tugboat Edits)

Disco Tech - Cover Me - (Discodat)

Discognosis - Step By Step (Belabouche Edit) - (AVI Records)

Backlash - Hang With The Gang (Gerd Edit) - (Strata Sphere Records)

Hot Toddy - Freekend - (Smoke 'n' Mirrors)

Janet - Come Lately (Bonar Bradberry Version) - (Free via Soundcloud)

Alkalino - Going On - (Audaz)

Petr Serkin - Dirty Hero - (Freedom Sessions Records)

Los Africanos - Do It (Mondo Disco Edit) - (Above Machine Edits)

The Black Madonna - Venus Requiem - (The Nite Owl Diner)

Frank Booker - Fall Out - (Sleazy Beats)

Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Rollin' On - (Editorial)

Andy Hart - Epsilon Girls - (Heist)

The Emoticons - The Best Of My Love (V Loves To Do It Edit) - (Vehicle)

GQ - Make My Dreams A Reality (Cosmic Boogie Edit) - (Arista)

Kleeer - Tonights The Night (Joey Negro's Tonight It's Party Time Edit) - (Z Records)

Download available via Hearthis - [Part One] // [Part Two]

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Renee Graef Merry Andrew Toys 16" Cloth Doll, Vintage 1992.

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Drawing From Renee Graef illustration. Alice in Wonderland.

My maternal grandmother was a distant cousin of the little girl for whom the book was written.

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Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef

Gertie, The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef. Sleeping Bear Press, 2023. 9781534111714  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover non-fiction picture book What did you like about the book? In April of 1945, in a world weary of war, a duck shows up in Milwaukee and decides to lay her eggs on a tall post in the Milwaukee River next to a…

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AG JUST DID THAT

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Forgive me if this has been posted before but this illustration goes with the magazine short story “Kirsten and the Thief”

You can see more Kirsten illustrations on Renee Graef’s instagram.

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Renee Graef, American, Contemporary "Happy Birthday, Kirsten," Janet Shaw, American Girl.

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Meet Kirsten illustrations, via Renee Graef’s instagram

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Unraveling the art of entwined threads

Have you ever wondered about the origin of weaving and tapestry? This blog contains some information on what we can call it as ‘Art of threads’. Entwining of threads fabricates the beautiful ‘woven thread art’.

The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times - approximately 12,000 years ago. Even before the actual process of weaving was discovered, the basic principle of weaving was applied to interlace branches and twigs to create fences, shelters and baskets for protection. In early civilization, people used resources they found in nature to weave their own supplies. They also wove walls, doors, rugs, hammocks, etc.

Though tapestry and cloth weaving have less in common than their sharing of the word “weaving” would indicate, both are indeed weaving and share the following characteristics: They rely on the interlacement of warp and weft; the warps (the threads that are attached to the loom) run parallel to each other; the weft (the threads that are woven into the warp run at right angles to the warp and inter-cross.

Tapestry is one of the oldest forms of woven textile. As a technique, tapestry has been used to create everything from tunics and purses to table covers and chair backs, as well as some of the world's largest and most beautiful pieces of textile art. In Europe, the great period of tapestry weaving ran from the second half of the 14th century to the end of the 18th century. This period is best known for the production of wall-hangings woven in this technique, which we generally refer to as tapestries. Tapestries were owned by the elite and used to decorate both private and public spaces. Henry VIII is recorded as having 2,000 tapestries hanging in his various palaces.

An interesting story by Alexandra Hinrichs takes us back to 17th Century Europe and helps us delve deep into tapestry making. Illustrator Renée Graef brought Thérèse and her world to life in such warm, vibrant tones. For the book, Alexandra Hinrichs has done a deep research on tapestry making. Meticulous research by both author and illustrator makes the complex process of tapestry weaving accessible to all readers, but Thérèse’s story will be of particular interest to those interested in fiber arts. Detailed illustrations in jewel tones help create a believable personality for Thérèse and a convincing setting in the workshop in Paris.

Also watch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQiOEBK78nA

Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Thérèse, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europe’s greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Even though girls are not trained on the great looms there, Thérèse practices on a small one at home and dreams of becoming a royal weaver someday.

This charming story follows Thérèse as she carries out an ambitious plan with the help of family, friends, and the artisans of the Gobelins. The intricate craft of tapestry weaving is illuminated, and surprises await Thérèse, her parents and brothers, and even the king himself.

Also do visit Alexandra Hinrichs at http://alexandrahinrichs.com/ and Renee Graef at http://www.reneegraef.com/

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“Troupe” (2018, i.s.m. de gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver)

“Vanavond is het eindelijk zover in het dorp: er wordt een grote bruiloft gevierd! 

Iedereen is uitgenodigd en alles staat in rep en roer: het koor oefent nog één keer zijn gezangen, de schilder legt de laatste hand aan zijn cadeau, de wijn wordt geperst, de tafel gedekt, de klokken geluid en het café krijgt nog een laatste opblinkbeurt. Alles staat klaar voor het feest der feesten waarin deze inwoners de liefde, het leven en de bloeiende toekomst van het bruidspaar willen vieren.

Tot een oorlog binnen walst...”

In 2018 vieren en herdenken de inwoners van Sint-Katelijne Waver de honderdste verjaardag van het einde van de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Deze oorlog liet wereldwijd sporen na en ook deze gemeente bleef niet gespaard. Toen de frontlijn voorbijgeraasd was, waren de dorpskernen van Sint-Katelijne-Waver en Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver verwoest en geplunderd. Inwoners trokken op de vlucht en het dorp bestond uit uitgebrande en gesloopte woningen, kerken, scholen en gebouwen. Het vee liep los over de omgewoelde velden. Talloze soldatengraven tekenden het landschap. Er heerste ongerustheid en verdriet over soldaten en niet-teruggekeerde vluchtelingen.

“Troupe” is het resultaat van meer dan 500 inwoners van Sint-Katelijne-Waver die hun overgave, energie en tomeloze inzet hebben gebundeld voor een totaalspektakel. Honderd jaar na het einde van WO I, brengen ze een ode aan de herkansing van de mensheid na een catastrofe. Samen tonen ze wat er mogelijk is wanneer een gemeenschap gelooft in verzoening, jongeren, hoop, vrede, samenwerking en toekomst.

“Troupe” kende veel repetities, vergaderingen, omzwervingen en gedaantes voor het zijn uiteindelijke vorm vond. Samen zijn we vertrokken vanuit de talenten van honderden individuele deelnemers: van decorbouwers tot spelers, van tekstschrijvers tot muzikanten, van vendeliers tot ruiters. Gaandeweg ontstonden er ook kruisbestuivingen: dansers tonen hun kunnen op de muziek van de harmonie, de vendeliers leiden met hun vlaggen het spreekkoor in, muzikanten leerden zingen, acteurs hielpen decors te bouwen, enzovoort. Het maken van “Troupe” is een wilde rit geweest, een tornado, een wave – maar bovenal: een feestelijke smeltkroes.

Productie: Gemeente Sint-Katelijne-Waver & Abattoir Fermé Regie: Maja Westerveld. Met medewerking van: Anita Van Bael, Ann Jéhansart, Ann Vandervorst, Caroleine Maks, Christel Pelgrims, Demi Jacobs, Erik Beullens, Elke Maes, Ferry Bottenheft, Geert Eskens, Hilde Cammaer, Jo Vermuyten, Katrien Van Bael, Leonie Lenz, Lieve Janssens, Marthe Vandervorst, Miek De Souter, Nicolas Lenz, Sofie Stroobants, Sylke Pex, Tom Hofman, Tom Hofmans, Veerle van Winkel, Marleen Van Cappellen, Ria Cauwenberg, Olga De Landtsheer, François Jacobs, Dries Van Echelpoel, Jozef Van Loo, Nick van Sprengel, Peter Wery, Tom Van den Wyngaert, Stefan Serneels, Tom De Haes, Jan De Vries, Natasja Mariën, Gitte Mattheus, Christel Peeters, Lieven Pollet, Geert Vanhauwaert, Joke Verreth, Stefanie Verbist, Carina Vertongen, Karlien Belmans, Sofie De Greef, Hendrik De Wilde, Else Jansen, Gert Goossens, Karen Lamoen, Katrien Willems, Lies Baarendse, Lynn Raymenants, Jakob De Wilde, François Crauwels, Maaike Pauwels, Sofie Van den Acker, Wilfried Van den Acker, Pieter Pauwels, Eddy Luytens, Paul Bernaerts, Martine De Winter, Sam Liekens, Bert Vanhauwaert, Veerle Vermeulen, Bernd Bastens, Eva Bastens, Els Devos, Haike Hoozee, Elyana Joris, Eva Van Herbruggen, Ille Le Page, Andy Livens, Marijke Vanroy, Liesbeth Saels, Marc Truyers, Marina Op de Beeck, Helena Neirinck, Daniël Le Page, Hilde De Smet, Maria Van den Eynde, Katleen De Prins, Kristel Donkers, Anja Verhoeven, Leen Eeckhout, Shana Denorme, Erika Franckx, An Macouter, Hanne Kinne, Myriam Franckx, Andy Livens, Kyara Denorme, Ferun Kinne, Rein Voorspoels, Mattia Pujvani, Shana Denorme, Kobe Asselberghs, Ignace Terwage, Yannick De Louker, Geert Schelstraete, Hans De Weerdt, Sofie Lemmens, Robbe Van den Brande, Vincent Verhelst, Emma Van den Brande, Peter Devries, Marc Dockx, Niko Geens, Kristof Ceulemans, Ronny De Munter, Wim D'Hollander, Koen D'Haene, Sven Vervloet, Gie Lamber, Aad Versteden, Jesse Spiessens, Robbe Pluys, Quinten Prinsen, Glenn Dirickx, Ann-Sophie van Capellen, Jan De Kunst, Kristel Ceulemans, Lise Fol, 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Femke Cauwenberghs, Jip Van den Zegel, Lene Ceulemans, Annelore Laevers, Louve Van Hoof, Frauke Van Lent, Eline Lemmen, Willemien De Wael, Kaat Schelfhout, Camille De Wit, Floor Bosmans, Ysmin Vanormelingen, Iris Vanormelingen, Julie Wauters, Amelie Vandenbergh, Kiara Bruneel, Amber Stoel, Indra Symons, Ilyas Afras, Maissan Boujida, Jolien Casteels, Selina Cesar Paixao, Beau den Toom, Luciana De Roovere, Naomi De Timmerman, Alizé Dewachter, Caro Frans, Alyssa Goedert, Lore Hellemans, Julie Hinninck, Nélia Lassouli, Lucas Leysen, Kaat-Fee Mathys, Marie Mertens, Jan Panasik, Alexie Pianet, Gitta Pouliart, Fleur Sterckx, Cedric Taveirne, Karlien Torfs, Axelle van der Steen, Marie Vangenechten, Sena Akarca, Femke Cauwenbergh, Olivia Ceunen, Faye Chan, Robine Dehaes, Fien Ingels, Kyante Jacops, Jade Kerstens, Anna Korsch, Janne Laurent, Boukje Lens, Jitse Liekens, Brent Op de Beeck, Frie Pinto Castanheira Lopes, Gitte Rodyns, Janne Schelfhout, Quinten Seymons, Elke Snoeckx, Marie-Anne Tansens, Thijs Van Overloop, Toon Vermeulen, Jarno Verschooten, Femke Versweyveld, Louve van Hoof, Dalia Dirlik, Evelyne Lemmens, Sofie Smekens, Jolien Buelens, Hannah Geerts, Siebe Stevens, Sara Blommaert, Jasmine Johri, Jo Op de Beeck, Jaroslava Sernavska, Lieselotte Beke, Mira Cools, Vic Van Ouytsel, Myrthe Engelen, Caprice Verhaegen, Jarne Droog, Bo Demeulenaere, Alexis Vissenberg, Ward Schoeters, Maurits van Buren, Loes Vercammen, Kara De Bakker, Magnus Tanssens, Nimke Borremans, Nysa Houman,  Audrey Biesemans, Loran De Graef, Senne De Graef, Inaya Et-Taïbi, Ella Op De Beeck, Kobe Selders, Eline Viaene,  Jakob Andries, Katinka Comyn, Warre De Bakker, Jenna De Ceuster, Janne Elsen, Billy Bob Hellemans, Inaya Rappoort, Kenji Vandekerckhove, Fleur Vertommen, Mats Verschueren, Heidi Van Dievel, Katja Rogiers, Natascha Knegtel, Kristien Pijl, An Mondelaers, Marc Marnef, Katrien Goetelen, Ingebord De Cooman, Kristien Pijl, Anne Belmans, leden Gezinsbond Katelijne-Pasbrug, Gwenny Blondé, Inge De Beuckelaere, Marleen Vekemans, Tina Vanderauwera, Isabelle Fossé, leden Gezinsbond Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver, kindjes Buitenschoolse Kinderopvang, Jacques Wilms, Maria Buelens, Maria Cuykens, Denise De Cat, Hortanse De Wachter, Rita Dewals, Hilda Janssens, Jeanne Peeters, Lucien Pessendorffer, Gertha Portael, Swa De Kunst, Wim Van Engeland, Maria Scholdis, Godelieve Sterckx, Rita Van De Weyer, Maria Van Den Eynde, Maria Van Engeland, José Verrept, leden Okra Centrum, Leen Dries, leden Gezinsbond Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Chris Van Camp, Ghisleine Pelgrims, Bertha Daems, Maria Pluym, José Herckens, Elza Utterhoeven, Anna Herndrickx, Flora Gillis, Jeanne Van Dyck, J. Buelens, Jean Himpe, Simone Marcus, Joanna Verschueren, bewoners WZC Sint-Elisabeth, Paula Hofmans, leden Okra Goede Herder, Yente Belis, René De Munter, Theo De Vos, Ludo Govaerts, Karin Vervliet, Dag Kinne, 't Grom, Gidsen Sint-Katrien, Scouts Jan Breydel, School De Leerexpert, Transport Van Dievel, Wim Verhuur, Ivarem, Katelijne Motors, Fam. Van Den Zegel, Jan Broes, Alfons Hendrickx, College Hagelstein, Basisschool Hagelstein, Ben Andries, Dominique Baeten, Jos en Nicole Uytterhoeven, Luc en Astrid Uytterhoeven, Kerkfabriek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver, Ben Goossens, Ghislain Vansumere, personeelsleden gemeentebestuur Sint-Katelijne-Waver, politiezone Bodukap, KVLV Hagelstein, Landelijke Gilde Driekoningen, KLJ Hagelstein, BBC SKW, Rode Kruis, Cubic, Delimex, Kees Verwaard, Marc De Pauw, Georges Verschoren, Jan De Smet, Stef Lernous, Sven van Kuijk, Nick Kaldunski, Danny Blommaers, Hanna Scholiers, Seppe Janssens.

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Off the Air 8/11/20 Playlist

Amnesty - We Have Love

The New Birth - What’ll I Do

Herbie Hancock - On Green Dolphin Street

Ann Robinson - You Did It

Little Eva - Let’s Turkey Trot

Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time

Wendy Rene - Bar-B-Q

Robert Mitchum - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

Alton Ellis - Why Birds Follow Spring

The Uniques - Gypsy Woman

Badge Époque Ensemble - Zealous Child

Michael Kiwanuka - Hero

Nérija - Where It Ends And Begins

Backini - Zowie

Jim Backus - Delicious

Broken Social Scene - Pacific Theme

The Kinks - I Go To Sleep (Demo)

Alvarius B. - You Only Live Twice

Helado Negro - Pais Nublado

Luke Temple - You Belong to Heaven

Michael Seyer - Heaven Only Knows

SALES - Moon Dogs

Sean Nicholas Savage - Abracadabra

Drug Cabin - Turkey Time

Divino Niño - Foam

Babeheaven - Seabird

Antonio Williams - Changes

Saintseneca - In A Van

Mega Bog - Diary of a Rose

Modest Mouse - Ice Cream Party

Okey Dokey - What Do I Got Left

OCS - Memory of a Cut off Head

Avey Tare - Saturdays (Again)

Duval Timothy - Dye

Arlo Parks - Sophie

Oscar Jerome - Lizard Street

Max Graef - Running

Mark Ronson & Angel Olsen - True Blue

Reyna Tropical - Tristeza

Harvey Sutherland - I Can See