New Björk | "Crystalline" [Stream]

The first track to surface from Björk's newest endeavor is called "Crystalline". You should definitely grab some headphones and take a listen for yourself. (via)

For more info on the ten song album/multimedia project that will be including a series of iPad apps check out Pitchfork.

[Björk Official Site]
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Knucklerumbler Presents: Icelanta (Bjork vs Outkast) at the Scoot Inn [12/12]

First Knucklerumbler brought us Prince and MJ, then Biggie and James Brown, now they're back again with Bjork vs Outkast. On the turntables like always are Prince Klassen and DJ Orion mixing up the jams.

It's all going down next Saturday, Dec. 12th at The Scoot Inn (map). Head over to Knucklerumbler's official site for more info and don't forget to RSVP at Do512 for $3 entry.

Bjork's Voltaic Concert Film To Be Released in June, Screened at The Downtown Alamo Drafthouse (Ritz) In July

Bjork's Voltaic is 2 CD/2 DVD, which features a live album of songs from her Volta tour, a Volta tour DVD of her live shows in Paris and Reykjavik, a DVD with numerous videos off her Volta album, and lastly, a CD of remixes of Volta songs from the likes of Ratatat and Simian Mobile Disco. The box set will be released on June 23rd, Amazon has it listed for $39.99 as of today.

According to the Austin Decider, the 71 minute concert film will be shown at the Downtown Alamo Drafthouse (Ritz) on Monday, July 20th. This screening is a one-off show, with tickets already on sale for the 9:35 showing for a ridiculous $2. Purchase them here.

The film will also be showing in other theaters across the U.S. For more info and a list of cities, check out cinemapurgatorio.com.

[Bjork Official Site]

Björk's Video For "Wanderlust"

Björk has a new video for "Wanderlust" (Awesome still from the video up above). It was shot in both 2-D (which we have for you down below) and 3-D and was produced by Ghost Robot.

On April 19, the 3-D version will be screened across the country at independent record retailers as part of Record Store Day. For the event, over 300 stores will distribute 10,000 glasses for viewings to take place at in-store kiosks.

If you send a self addressed stamped envelope to One Little Indian Records, they will be sent a pair of 3-D glasses. Requests should be sent to One Little Indian Records 34 Trinity Crescent, London SW17 7AE, UK marked 3-D Glasses.

Both the music video and 3-D glasses are included in the “Wanderlust” limited edition single package with two double heavy 12” vinyl as well as a CD of remixes by Matthew Herbert, Mark Stent and Ratatat. One Little Indian’s singles series for Björk’s critically acclaimed Volta also includes “Innocence,” “Earth Intruders,” “Declare Independence” and “Dull Flame of Desire.”

Tomorrow, the New York Times (check the Art section online) will feature an exclusive taped interview with Björk and the ground-breaking directors from Encyclopedia Pictura.

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