Niki and The Dove - Instinct

by **Blondini** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:52 pm

Debut album out May 14th. You can pre-order now (on iTunes).

Niki & The Dove" is the upcoming debut studio album from Swedish electronic duo Niki & The Dove. On January 2 they were named fifth on the Sound of 2012 ranking that each year generates BBC. Their eponymous debut will be released on iTunes on May 14th via Sub Pop Records preceded by the singles: "DJ, Ease My Mind", "The Fox" and "The Drummer".

"The Fox"
"Tomorrow"
"Mother Protect"
"The Drummer"
"Under the Bridges"
"Last Night"
"Somebody"
"Gentle Roar"
"DJ, Ease My Mind"
"Manon"
"Love to the Test"

Only two new songs on it, mind. It's more like a greatest hits! But - it will be great to have an actual CD of it all!

Some good live bits on the BBC Sound Of 2012 page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/soundof/2012 ... /#p00mxwbv

http://www.last.fm/user/poriel · by **poriel** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:02 pm

Yesss! Finally. Gonna get this.

by **SeaBass** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:34 am

They're kind of like Kate Bush meets ABBA. I'm liking it! Their humility in that BBC clip is charming, too.

by **ssica613** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:13 pm

I like sexy girls.

by **Blondini** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:02 pm

Today we can announce that Niki And The Dove's debut album, Instinct, will be released on 14th May.

It's available to order from iTunes and the CD is on Amazon.

by **SeeForever** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:31 pm

Lovely album cover

Pity it's not out until May though

by **sneakythesnake** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:04 am

love the album cover

by **Blondini** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:57 pm

Album sampler (includes new song Love To The Test).

Under The Bridges is really teutonic in new version - sounds industrial at the start!

They've also posted a video from a mixtape they've done: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6MTyzXz ... DTWypFd7Y=

by **HBIC** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:59 pm

The album leaked a couple of days ago, I didn't like it, they are really boring now.

by **jszmiles** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:37 pm

oh I found out their track "DJ, Ease My Mind" remixed by Airbase.

Such fantastic record! Must be checking them!!

by **synthheavy** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:02 pm

Somebody - Tune

by **Cmyk** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:41 am

I'm just listening to the album so will hear soon what they prepared for me.

by **jszmiles** » Mon May 14, 2012 6:36 am

It's out now! Kinda good price on amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006 ... ROKL5A1OLE

by **Supernatural** » Mon May 14, 2012 7:06 am

8.99 Signed edition on Play.com

i just bought Signed edition and Deluxe edtion on 7Digital

by **Blondini** » Mon May 14, 2012 4:47 pm

Annoyed that the deluxe is not on CD (though the songs aren't that special from the iTunes previews). Massively annoyed that Under The Bridges 2012 is so short - what happened to the extended dance jam at the end?? Now i'm gonna have to hunt down that hard to find original 12". I was hoping i wouldn't have to. :-?

It's 8 quid in HMV, BTW - instore as well as online.

In Our Eyes - the 80's Ladyhawke meets Olivia Newton-John synth pop love-in is iTunes FREE Single Of The Week. Seems Tomorrow is not a single now - just an album track. I think it's the worst thing on it.

Love To The Test is gorgeous love-smitten pop that is like Madonna meets Vangelis.

I already know the rest of the album so i can't really do a fresh review. And i'm not sure if it all gels or if it even belongs in this forum. It's like a big pop album with occasional art-synth diversions. People who are expecting The Knife or Bat For Lashes might well be a bit bemused. But Robyn and Ladyhawke lovers will find lots to enjoy.

by **Cmyk** » Tue May 15, 2012 7:07 pm

For now the biggest disapointment this year. Maybe I need 100 more listens.

by **Supernatural** » Tue May 15, 2012 7:15 pm

Cmyk wrote:For now the biggest disapointment this year. Maybe I need 100 more listens.

more than MDNA :lol:

by **Blondini** » Tue May 15, 2012 9:38 pm

Went in the 60's mark on iTunes UK (deluxe top 100), now dropping.

by **topopMAC1** » Wed May 16, 2012 3:25 pm

Sadly not top 40 in the midweeks. My copy arrived yesterday, enjoying it so far. Looking forward to seeing them live on Monday!

by **Cmyk** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:41 pm

Supernatural wrote:
Cmyk wrote:For now the biggest disapointment this year. Maybe I need 100 more listens.
more than MDNA

Yes to be honest and it's sad.

I like 4 songs on MDNA and I really Love 1.
Nothing like that on Instinct...

by **Supernatural** » Wed May 16, 2012 8:12 pm

Cmyk wrote:
Supernatural wrote:
Cmyk wrote:For now the biggest disapointment this year. Maybe I need 100 more listens.
more than MDNA
Yes to be honest and it's sad.
I like 4 songs on MDNA and I really Love 1.
Nothing like that on Instinct...

maybe you need some time

by **jszmiles** » Wed May 16, 2012 9:44 pm

Cmyk wrote:
Supernatural wrote:
Cmyk wrote:For now the biggest disapointment this year. Maybe I need 100 more listens.
more than MDNA
Yes to be honest and it's sad.
I like 4 songs on MDNA and I really Love 1.
Nothing like that on Instinct...

and Ive just added this to my shopping basket. Well, I think I must listen to the whole once more before buying but after 1st listening, I loved the sound on it.

by **topopMAC1** » Wed May 16, 2012 9:58 pm

The album is £6.99 at Sainsbury's.

by **topopMAC1** » Sun May 20, 2012 6:15 pm

Enters the UK albums chart at #60.

by **Blondini** » Sun May 20, 2012 6:39 pm

^Not great but at least it's charted.