A band for daydreaming- though not snoozing, there is too much here for attentive ears to feast on.  Full text...

From the first shriek of "Hey!", the debut from Danish newcomers The Kissaway Trail demands attention. There are obvious nods to the Beach Boys, the Flaming Lips and the euphoria of Arcade Fire, but the influences are filtered through the band's fresh, fighting spirit.  Full text...

The good thing about these Danish magpies is that while their anthemic pulse clearly doffs its cap to the Flaming Lips, Arcade Fire and Bloc Party, the result has a pop savvy and light touch that creates a memorable hybrid.  Full text...

After giving us such musical treats as Howling Bells and Midlake in 2006, Bella Union seems set to keep up the quality throughout 2007 if their recent sampler album and now this debut from The Kissaway Trail are any indication.   Full text...

The Kissaway Trail are an all-male five-piece from Odense, Denmark who have a penchant for wearing pink cravats onstage - never a bad thing.  Full text...

The Kissaway Trail is something of a frustrating listen, then – it’s a very good debut, a very good debut, but one that’s lacking in the bombast department; it’s a rather flat representation of a band that, live, can truly steal the breath away from all attendees before them. As a foundation for an absolutely stunning sophomore, though, this is good enough for sure.  Full text...