Kristian's music takes hints from the Decemberists, Red House Painters, Pedro the Lion, Neil Haelstead, the Shins, and Belle & Sebastian. Acoustic guitars, pianos, organs and subtle distotion all build a musical foundation for his witty lyrics.

Currently, Kristian is getting a band together and putting the final gloss onto his debut EP. Check out some of the mp3s at soundmachinedream.com, and look for performances around the twin cities in the coming months.