Theresa Andersson: New Video, New Album, New Tour

Theresa Andersson, the kitchen-diva who rocketed to YouTube fame with her multitasking track "Na Na Na" (YouTube video here) has released a new video following on the heels of the release of her album Hummingbird, Go!. The track, titled "Birds Fly Away," is again a kitchen-centered piece with Andersson handling all of the instruments with "functional choreography." Looks like she's accumulated about 200 additional foot-pedals and some higher production techniques, but the track is the same sunshine-washed synth-pop smile-fest that "Na Na Na" was. If you liked the first, you'll love the second. Find it here:

Theresa Andersson - "Birds Fly Away"

FIttingly, her new album Hummingbird, Go! was recorded entirely in her kitchen. "The kitchen sounds amazing, it has wonderful, natural reverb," Andersson explained. “Even the room itself is audible." It tickles me that artists pay thousands of dollars escaping the noises of anything other than their instruments, and here's Andersson willingly seeking out the noises her fridge reverbs back at her. The album was released on September 2 through Basin Street Records and from the looks of things, it's picked up some flattering acclaim. Both "Na Na Na" and "Birds Fly Away" can be found on the album. Mp3 files of both tracks are linked below.

Theresa Andersson - "Na Na Na"
Theresa Andersson - "Birds Fly Away"

Finally, Andersson -- a Sweden resident herself -- has embarked on a U.S. (and Canadian) tour through November. Joining her are fellow Scandinavians Tobias Fromberg and Ane Brun. Tour dates below:

09/23 - Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
09/25 - Baltimore, MD @ 8 x 10
09/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
09/27 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09/30 - Washington, DC @ DC9
10/02 - New Orleans, LA @ Howlin' Wolf
10/04 - Gretna, LA @ Gretna Heritage Festival
10/21 - Washington, DC @ The Swedish Embassy
10/22 - New York, NY @ Living Room (CMJ)
10/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Tin Angel
10/24 - Arlington, VA @ IOTA Club & Cafe
10/25 - Norfolk, VA @ Attucks Theatre
10/28 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
10/29 - Dayton, OH @ Canal Street Tavern
10/30 - Indianapolis, IN @ Rathskeller Restaurant
11/01 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas
11/08 - Montreal, QUE. @ Petit Campus
11/10 - Allston, MA @ Great Scott