Hearts

Allow us to introduce you to the beguiling world of I BREAK HORSES, the nom de plume of Maria Lind n and her musical partner Fredrik Balck. Residing in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, the duo have been meticulously crafting the nine incredible tracks that make up debut album "Hearts" throughout stolen moments gathered up over the past two years. The task of capturing the sonic density of Lind n's compositions was painstaking, while Balck's lyrics, constantly teasing the senses, are at times insular and cold to the touch. It's only when interpreted by Maria's gorgeous vocals that a warmth is added, like the first rays of sun on a winters morning. Although heavily (and openly) influenced by My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Jesus & Mary Chain et al - Hearts is far from an exercise in typical shoegaze fayre. Maria, waif-like and unassuming in person, is transformed on record to sound 10 feet tall.