Critically praised Swedish artist El Perro Del Mar is back with her sophomore LP 'From The Valley To The Stars', set for North American release on April 22, 2008 by The Control Group. The single "Glory To The World" is available now on iTunes.

Sarah Assbring, the sole member behind El Perro Del Mar, began working on 'From The Valley To The Stars' during the spring and summer of 2007. The recordings were done in her own studio in Gothenburg.

Sarah explains that she "tried to let the recording process be as free and organic as possible. Many takes are first ones. In contrary to my first album which generally was guitar oriented, I mostly play the piano or organ on this one. I myself have been in charge of all recording, production and mixing."

Having already released an LP and several EP's, Sarah focussed on making 'From The Valley To The Stars' "something that in its character might appear more like a hymn or a psalm but in a pop costume." However, this is not to take away anything from her beautiful voice and music.

Download "Glory To The World" MP3

In addition to the April 22nd North American release of 'From The Valley To The Stars', El Perro Del Mar will be touring North America with Lykke Li and Anna Ternheim starting in early May.

El Perro Del Mar 2008 North American tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to El Perro del Mar's Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

May 6 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA
May 7 - Joe's Pub - New York, NY
May 8 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY
May 9 - Middle East - Boston, MA
May 10 - Lambi - Montreal, Quebec
May 11 - Mod Club - Toronto, Ontario
May 12 - Schuba's - Chicago, IL
May 14 - Red Room - Vancouver, British Columbia
May 15 - Triple Door - Seattle, WA
May 16 - Dough Fir - Portland, OR
May 18 - Bimbo's - San Francisco, CA
May 19 - El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

Photo credit (top): Johanna Hedborg

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