Gunnar Bjerk At Juno Download

Review: On his DFA debut, Scandinavian producer Gunnar Bjerk impresses with two easygoing slices of kooky disco-pop. There's a nice shuffle to "Back Then", which comes on like a dewy eyed fusion of Stereolab, new wave synth-pop and E'd-up Balearica. The vocals are an acquired taste, but there's an emotive, almost pleading quality to Bjurk's voice which is attractive. "Stay" offers a similar approach, throwing in some Juan Maclean/Shit Robot style piano house influences for good measure. It makes for an interesting smorgasbord of styles and sounds, suggesting that Bjerk could be one to watch in 2011.