About an hour ago, I got an anonymous e-mail linking to this very strange little video, which was uploaded onto YouTube about three hours ago by a user named “iamamiwhoami.”

Be warned: The graphics are somewhat disturbing without actually being disturbing. There’s some dripping trees, some weird close-ups of a long-lashed lady covered in mud, some general licking of things…I’m not really sure what’s going on.

While this is clearly of the viral campaign persuasion, I just can’t figure out who’s behind it! In fact, I can’t even guarantee that it’s for an artist–it may turn out to be a movie teaser.

Still, the background music is intriguing, and it was sent to MuuMuse after all, which is why I’m hopeful that it’s for an upcoming music campaign. Is it The Knife? Fever Ray? Goldfrapp? Some Tweet friends have suggested perhaps Aphex Twin, Björk, or even Mademoiselle Gaga judging by the close-ups.

I have no idea, but I pray that it’s not something disappointingly boring in the end.

Any ideas, Muusers?

In case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on in the world of The Knife, wonder no more: Karin Andersson, the distinctive vocalist of the Swedish electronica duo, is doing her own thing. In fact, she’s just released a debut single called “If I Had A Heart,” under the new moniker, Fever Ray.

The track is a brooding moment of minimalist orchestration, though it fails to bloom into anything more tangible. “More, give me more,” she moans in synch with her digitally altered lower register (as was done with many of the Silent Shout tracks), which is rather ironic, considering those were my sentiments exactly.

Still, the song’s sounds more like a “teaser” for what’s to come than a proper single. Let us remain cautiously optimistic, yes?

Click here to purchase the single on iTunes!

DL: Fever Ray – If I Had A Heart (Mediafire)

Here be Sometime, a blossoming, bubbling under electro-pop quintet hailing from the wondrous land of Iceland. The five-piecer is beginning their journey toward the release of their debut album sometime in early 2009. Leading off the assault is their solid first attempt, “Catch Me If You Can,” which was released onto Icelandic radio stations earlier this month. Infusing classic ’90′s record scratches and well trimmed layers of electro noise, Sometime’s first release is a promising step toward recognition. The vocal work is the dream of indie electro-pop soundtracks, invoking memories of fellow Icelander, Björk, as well as a touch of The Knife‘s Karin Andersson, while the musical composition can be seated next to that of Client and Zeigeist. Give it a shot…I have a feeling we’re about to see the start of something beautiful.

DL: Sometime – Catch Me If You Can

In a word, haunting. Instilling unconventional vocals along with distorted ’80′s power synth sounds, Zeigeist just may be the new “it” group to lead their proudly pop-happy country to the top of the pop charts yet again. Chock full of unforgettable riffs and crisp electro noises from the year 2010, the band’s album The Jade Machine is one long breath of Swedish electro bliss. Though many of the songs featured are undeniably similar to the output of fellow Swedes The Knife (“Dawn Night” is essentially “We Share Our Mother’s Health”), the album retains an originality of its own within its more mainstream, digestable pop-electro sound. Sure, that’s not always a better thing, but it certainly works for them.

There’s even a hint of Goldfrapp hidden beneath the fragmented synthesizer, especially within “The Lake.” “Wrecked Metal” might as well have come directly from the Depeche Mode back catalog, bouncing along with the original synth-band’s familiar air of hopelessness, darkness, and pure sex. “Cuffs” is uncomfortably similar to Kelly Osbourne‘s genius pop-noir hit, “One Word,” but I’ll consider it a posthumous nod to the original. (No, she’s not dead, but that career sure is.) I’m even getting some waves of The Presets every now and then while listening. This is an incredibly promising, incredibly exciting release, and I highly encourage you to check out their MySpace now and order the album. Make sure you check out their pictures as well. I don’t know if they’re promotional or actual lives, but the visuals of their performances seem epic.

It’s quite difficult to track down a proper live, so enjoy this thirty second clip. I’ve no idea what’s happening here (there looks to be some triangle lights, a giant dancing space creature, and Liza Minelli) but it appears they make for a rather good show.

For my final post of the night, I wanted to introduce one of my most cherished artists, Royksopp. The Norweigan duo, consisting of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Bergeare are currently working on their third album. Anyone have any news on its production state? Anyway. They are responsible for countless songs you know, love, and hate, depending upon the various commercials they’ve permeated. Most notably, they are responsible for one of the greatest CD’s I’ve ever heard.

For me, it’s a very personal experience to listen to The Understanding, most likely stemming from my own experiences that were interwoven within the initial playing period. The Understanding is terribly beautiful; it fluctuates from majestic, expansive instrumentals to frenetic, soul-searching melodies, yet manages to withhold a deep mystery and lonesomeness that demands to be revisited time and time again.

“Only This Moment” is arguably my favorite track off of the album. It’s completely personal, though the initial beats may deem it as otherwise. The haunting lyrics are encompassing. The layers of sound allow the song to be enshrouded with the longing feeling detailed within the lyrics. Not to mention its the haunting voice of Miss. Kate Havnevik! And, it’s got my favorite lyrics of all time: “Voices within me mix reason with lust / But I’ll try to accept it and not make it worse / ‘Cause I know I might lose it by taking the chance / But love without pain isn’t really romance.” So ethereal and beautiful. It’s an absolute must.

But the album continues to be eclectic. “99 Percent” is a seductive trip-hop rap, while “What Else is There?” featuring The Knife’s lead singer Karin, and so much more. There really are no dull tracks on the album. It is rich in its entirety, and I recommend it to any and all who are looking for a deeper experience through electronica.

DL: Royksopp – Only This Moment
DL: Royksopp – Follow My Ruin
DL: Royksopp – What Else Is There?

PLEASE be sure to buy The Understanding by Royksopp at Amazon.

And you, what do you think?