Peter (of Bjorn and John) Morén's debut gets date

From one of the happiest countries in the world comes a rather melancholy album. Peter Morén sheds his two partners to bring a much more low key and acoustic sound than he did as part of the widely acclaimed Swedish indie trio Peter Bjorn and John. A product of more than two years' worth of recording and mixing in U.S. and Swedish apartments and studios, The Last Tycoon will come out April 8 on Quarterstick Records. When asked about the album's lyrics, Morén—the same lyricist of Peter Bjorn and John's breakout hit Writer’s Block—described it as “the usual lyrical psychobabble, but with a direct and honest approach.”

Morén is also set to play at the South By Southwest Festival in March and will tour several nearby cities.

Related links:
Peter Morén's MySpace
Paste: One third of Peter Bjorn and John goes solo
Paste: Peter Bjorn and John talk new instruments

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