Postiljonen – All That We Had Is Lost

Based out of Stockholm, Postiljonen is a trio of dream poppy loveliness. I feel like I’m cheating her because the beautiful vocals are provided by the lovely yet Norwegian Mia Bøe. But since 2/3rd of the band are Swedish, I feel alright! I give them props for incorporating parts of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” Let their music take you away into a day dream of forest frolicking and chasing your loved one into a field of flowers touched with morning dew.

Luha – Lullaby

So I’m hung over and tired, but I don’t want to miss a post so today I will present to you, Luha! Love her voice, love this song. I really don’t know what else to say about her because she’s so secretive. Her song “Lullaby” makes me want to go into a state of dream poppy satisfaction.

The Mary Onettes – Your Place

My favorite of their new album Portico. I am super bummed that I will have to miss their show on May 3rd. I love that this band is from Jönköping. The lovely Swedish town I celebrated New Years in this year. If you love dream pop but are tired of all the similar sounding female vocals check out Mary Onettes.

Call me – Disclosed

Another one from Göteborg’s Luxury Records, Call me’s “Disclosed” is reminiscent of the vocal stylings of the Cocteau Twins, with the back beats of The Knife. When I first clicked, I thought oh this sounds like the knife, then the vocals kicked in and I was in utter bliss. The piano within the song is just beautiful! Dreamy, absolutely dreamy,I want to go on a journey through song.

I Break Horses – You Burn

Recommended by Brother Oblivious, recommended this awesome synth pop shoegazing goodness from Stockholm.  Her voice is hauntingly beautiful. “You Burn” is featured on their album released earlier this year “Chiaroscuro”; art history term to define the contrast between light and dark. I can definitely hear it within this album as some songs make me want to get up and move and others make me want to drown into a bed full of pillows. I just found out they are playing NYC next week and will try to see them at Mercury Lounge. I have plans for their Rough Trade show but you should definitely try and check them out!

Roxette – The Look

To honor the 25th anniversary of “The Look” two days ago, I am featuring Roxette. A childhood fave of Brother Oblivious and I. I find it incredible that I haven’t listened to this song in years and I still remember the lyrics. New Karaoke song? Maybe…”She goes na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na…she’s got the look”