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Sheffield Concert Tonight is Cancelled 10:07am

The Concert in Sheffield tonight at the City Hall has had to be cancelled due to illness, unfortunately. 

We have not at this time very much more information, but the concert will hopefully be rescheduled in the weeks ahead. We should have a fuller announcement in the coming days of what will be.

Björk and everyone on the Volta tour extent their apology to all and everyone who were going to the show tonight, as many have had to travel from far away to attend.

The MWC say: Get better and get Back to Sheffield! :) 

Wanderlust 3d on Record Store Day in USA 12:44pm

The highly anticipated 3-D video version for Björk’s latest single “Wanderlust” will have its nationwide debut as part of National Record Store Day in the USA on April 19.

During the inaugural event, music retailers nationwide will join together to celebrate and recognize the value and unique culture of independent record stores.
As part of the day, over 300 stores will offer special events and giveaways including the distribution of 10,000 3-D glasses for customers to view “Wanderlust” on in-store kiosks and at home.

In addition to Björk’s contribution, other artists including Metallica, Steve Earle and Interpol will participate in the day with signings and performances at various local record stores.

#ONE: Go to a Video Kiosk at participating record store chains April 1 – May 31 -
and watch the video instore

#TWO: 318 record stores will be giving away free 3D glasses on Saturday, April 19th.
Pick up a pair and watch the video at a secret online location:
STORES GIVING AWAY GLASSES ON APRIL 19TH.

#THREE: Free 3D Glasses from RainbowSymphony, Inc Rainbow Symphony
You’ll want Red & Cyan glasses.

#FOUR: Make your own! Here's a link to making your own pair -
http://terraweb.wr.usgs.gov/kids/glasses.html

#FIVE: Send a self addressed envelope to One Little Indian’s offices to get your free glasses!

#SIX: And last but not least, pick up a copy of Bjork’s Wanderlust Special Collectors Package – with all sorts of wonderful goodies including:

1 audio cd in Surround Sound of all the Wanderlust remixes
2 heavyweight vinyl 12” discs of the remixes
1 DVD of the 2D and 3D versions of the Wanderlust video plus special stickers from the video!

Helsinki and Wanderlust and Vilnius! 7:37am

We have a first gig in Helsinki announced right now in wonderful Finland. The concert is on 10th of July in Finlandia Puisto ( Finlandia Park ) and tickets go on-sale in the 21st of April, 2 days before Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson birthday.

Tickets are available via www.lippupalvelu.fi from tomorrow. This looks like the only Scandinavian concert this summer, so make haste and visit the land of thousand lakes and rubberboots. We love it in Finland, where we saunaoff everyday!

Wanderlust is now availble as a limited edition 12" or just from your local digital supplier. Even just straight from bjork.com for you convenience. The small widget here on our right is also a new way of delivering, though only for the UK at them moment. Check it out.

Concert UPDDATE: Björk has added Vilnius to her schedule. It was in 1988 that she played there with the Sugarcubes and now makes a happy return.

On July 13th Björk will give an unforgettable show in beautiful Vingio Park in the centre of Vilnius, Lithuania.
Tickets will go on sale April 22 at Tiketa

Independent interview 2:15am

There's a new interview up at The Independent:

"The things that I used to panic about, I don’t panic about any more, and that’s a good feeling. Life is still the same struggle, but I have a sense of joy and peace. For me, that wisdom thing will probably take about another 50 years to kick in, though. I’m still quite good at getting into trouble!"

Dazed about Wanderlust 11:38am

Dazed & Confused
Creating Björk's "Wanderlust" Video

Encyclopedia Pictura: "Björk is very tapped in. She assumed a position of support and generosity with us rather than a position of creative oversight. Her energy and focus were so strong that it pushed us to take this project on with a tremendous amount of mythological weight and tunnel vision enthusiasm."

A reminder - Lipster's Björk Week 1:59am

Don't forget - it's Björk Week at The Lipster.
Check in every day for a new portion of the interview.
A quote:

"Vespertine and Medulla were made in this perfect bubble of domestic bliss. I was in love with a new person, then I had a baby daughter, then I was at home working then feeding, working then feeding. I was happy. But you can't do that on and on and on, so after those records, I really wanted to make a record I found exciting for me alone, for myself. You know, it's the same way that you don't go to same restaurant every night for 20 years. It's fun to go to new ones, to keep you on your toes."

Toumani in London, Wanderlust on iTunes 1:05pm

Toumani Diabaté is joining the Volta tour yet again (previously he joined in on the Glastonbury gig in june last year) with his 21-stringed Kora - this time for the three gigs at the Hammersmith in London on the 14th, 17th and 20th of april.

In early 2008, Diabaté released his new album of solo Kora music, The Mande Variations, to widespread critical acclaim. Mojo called his music "The most beautiful music on earth." Don't miss him in London! He has expressed in magazines how he has enjoyed being a part of the Volta experience and working with Björk:

"It's a great honour that she was interested in kora music and wanted to collaborate with me. I'm very proud of that work." Chicago Sun Times

"She was great, ready to experiment with kora music." Global Rhythm

"Collaborating with different musicians from different culture is the same thing. I'm happy to do that, because they have something to say and I have something to say, and when we put that together, it's just happenin' and hopefully the people will love it." Pitchfork

UK iTunes

And speaking of Wanderlust, there is now a small special up about it - we have heard that Meester Fly is off interviewing people for it, so look back later for more!

Few Ways to Get Wanderlust straight In 4:09pm

One might ask how is to enjoy if it were not for the glasses. We have the solution-s! There are six ways to enjoy the special 3D version of Bjork’s Wanderlust, here we go:

#ONE: Go to a Video Kiosk at participating record store chains April 1 – May 31 -
and watch the video instore

#TWO: 318 record stores will be giving away free 3D glasses on Saturday, April 19th.
Pick up a pair and watch the video at a secret online location:
STORES GIVING AWAY GLASSES ON APRIL 19TH.

#THREE: Free 3D Glasses from RainbowSymphony, Inc Rainbow Symphony
You’ll want Red & Cyan glasses.

#FOUR: Make your own! Here's a link to making your own pair -
http://terraweb.wr.usgs.gov/kids/glasses.html

#FIVE: Send a self addressed envelope to One Little Indian’s offices to get your free glasses!

#SIX: And last but not least, pick up a copy of Bjork’s Wanderlust Special Collectors Package – with all sorts of wonderful goodies including:

1 audio cd in Surround Sound of all the Wanderlust remixes
2 heavyweight vinyl 12” discs of the remixes
1 DVD of the 2D and 3D versions of the Wanderlust video plus special stickers from the video!

If in doubt... 3:47am

"This preview is really good for those intending to do the 3d implant in London's Harley Street we featured here below."

Not Really! It was April Fools as one might have guessed by the date.'

The Full 2D video of Wanderlust is now available for viewing!

Wanderlust video interview 6:09am

Melena Ryzik talks to Björk and the directing team 'Encyclopedia Pictura'
about the making of their new 3-D music video 'Wanderlust.' Video here.

bjork.com/unity online music store - items in store

Declare Independence - Declare Independence - Mark Stent Mix

Vespertine - Hidden Place

Wanderlust - Wanderlust (Mark Stent Mix)

Post - Army Of Me

Medulla - Pleasure Is All Mine

Selmasongs - Overture

Homogenic - Hunter

Debut - Human Behaviour

Post - Live - Headphones

Volta - Earth Intruders

The Journey Itself Is Home

Sick In England, Sick In Iceland 2:35pm