Sonic Level: Thief - Hold On, Hold On

Germany's capital city has a band called Jazzanova. This fourteen-years old child of five Berlin musicians have released only two full albums, but number of it's remixes is almost uncountable: looks like everyone (from Lenny Kravitz to Calexico), have been working with this kid. With numerous compilation appearances and DJ mixes, six jazzanovans suddenly appear to be very, very busy: especially, when you realize that some of them have side-project named Thief.

Some information about vocalist Sascha Gottschalk (who is totally in love with Rolling Stones' albums) can make you a bit confused, because Thief is a beautiful, mellow and warm mix of jazz/ folk/indie/electronica influences. The last time I've heard so relaxing album was when I got Bersarin Quartett in my loudspeakers - yet, that was different, and happened about two months ago. I listen to calm music frequently and Thief is simply overwhelming compared to most of recent stuff I applied on my ears.

Oh, and I forgot: Jazzanova and Thief members are founders of perhaps the most prominent Berlin label: Sonar Kollektiv. They are taking care of 77 (!) artists, mixing them up and preparing tons of compilation albums. Recently, they are touring Europe as well... Busy as hell, I must admit. Still, they somehow found time to make beautiful album artwork and this video to 'Sunchild' release as well:

Thief - Hold On, Hold On