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August 23, 2007 - Pelle Carlberg makes cozy, feel-good chamber pop in the spirit of Belle and Sebastian, with sweet harmonies, infectious melodies and upbeat rhythms. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, Carlberg previously fronted the six-piece group Edson before embarking on a solo career. His latest CD is In A Nutshell on Twenty Seven Records.

Carlberg's official bio says he's "been playing in bands since the Middle Ages" but is currently focusing on his own work. Carlberg plays most of the instruments on his latest album, with occasional support from Henrik Nilsson on drums and Helena Soderman on backing vocals and piano.

Carlberg notes that he "dislikes male chauvinist pigs," a theme he explores on the featured track, "Clever Girls Like Clever Boys Much More Than Clever Boys Like Clever Girls."

"This song is about how men in this modern time that we live in still are slightly intimidated by intelligent and bright women."

This track features Torbjorn Nilsson on bongos and Thomas Burhorn on trumpet.