Following an extended stint with the Swedish six piece Edson, Pelle Carlberg continues to branch out with his own lively pop ballads. While much of his upcoming album In A Nutshell focuses on bit of dreary wit, tracks such as “Clever Girls” and “I Love You, You Imbicile” insert a playful theme that gives it a feeling of flow and bounce.

When first listening to “Clever Girls” I couldn’t help but recall the first time I had heard Belle & Sebastian. The group had such a fun, whimsical way of addressing its talents and used them fittingly. So too does Carlberg in this track, his voice and the acoustic guitar underscore the horn and handclaps – giving the song its wit and charm.

Carlberg will be playing a few select shows in American during the next week or so – I can’t imagine heading out and not having a good time.

May 27 @ Luna Lounge in Brooklyn, New York
May 29 @ The Supermarket in Toronto, Ontario
May 30 @ Small’s in Detroit, Michigan
May 31 @ The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio
June 2 @ The Delancey in New York, New York

Pelle Carlberg “Clever Girls Like Clever Boys Much More Than Clever Boys Like Clever Girls”
Pelle Carlberg “I Love You, You Imbicile”

Additional Pelle Carlberg Audio Here

Pelle Carlberg – Official Site
Pelle Carlberg – MySpace Site