So glad I never featured Dungen before cause it fit perfectly within my unplanned psych week. This will be the first band I feature that does not have an English song but their sound is too good to pass up the chance to put them out there.
Month: July 2014
The Janitors – Nevereverism
All I had to read off their website was “Swedish evil shoegaze boogie woogie and stökpsych a go go!” and I thought “Let’s do this!” I have said it before, and I’ll say it again. I don’t know what they put in the water in Sweden that spawns excellent musicians. Dark, gloomy with a hint of mysteriousness. Enjoy!
Les Big Byrd – Back to Bagarmossen
With bands such as Goat, I have been finding a few other great psych bands that are coming out of Sweden. Since I started the week with Goat, I am going to keep the theme going. This track features the infamous Anton Newcombe on guitar. But their other songs are equally as great and unique that I am going to include all three. Plus one has cat in the title, so how can i pass that chance up?
Goat – Hide from the Sun
My favorite Swedish Psych-rock band will release a new album in September. “Hide from the Sun” is the first track off their new album. Hearing this and from what my friends had said, I am really sad that I had to miss their show due to a work obligation. If you don’t know who Goat is, you should really look into their previous album. Their background is as interesting as their music.
Simian Ghost – Never Really Knew
Sparkly happy indie pop! Such beautiful lyrics and such a fun video. The song gives me a bright colorful feeling of happiness.
Mountain Bird – The Visitor
I’ve been waiting to talk about Mountain Bird for the video to be available in the United States…hint hint. But I can wait no longer to introduce this dreamy pop band to you lovely people who read my blog. I seriously can’t believe this song is the product of one person. Beautifully breathy vocals, and atmospheric sounds make this song amazing. Check out the beautiful track
Visitor
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Stars in a Coma – Tricks
I can’t explain how excited I get when I find fun Swedish pop music. Stars in a Coma is the epitome of that. They make me want to dance and just give me an overall happy feeling. I’m bummed that I missed them last month when they played New York,
But I’ll just listen to their songs to make me feel better. Dance and clap and have a good time.
Westkust – Summer 3D
Not any offense to my friends with bands in Brooklyn, but I really wish that I lived in Göteborg when I hear a band like Westkust. They are currently working on a new album and I can’t wait to hear what they have in store for us. Many of you know my hesitation when I read something is shoe gaze. I’d like to say this is a wonderful blend of twee, shoe gaze and dream pop.
The (International) Noise Conspiracy – Smash It Up
This reminds me of when I made the move from Perris, Ca to Los Angeles to start a five year adventure with the coolest roommate ever, my brother! Formed after the break up of Refused, they are know for their punk and garage rock influences as well as their strong politically themed lyrics. I love dancing to this song when I’m annoyed with work.
Green Leaf – Trails and Passes
This is quite different from what I’ve been posting lately. If I had heard this without knowing they were from Sweden, I would think they were from the UK. Greenleaf describe themselves as “rock n’ roll, psychedelic, stoner, doom, blues, hard rock, fuzz, metal, sludge, vintage 70’s style rawk.” I like to see this as part of the comeback of guitar rock that Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkey spoke about. This stuff is great rock and roll. I love the blues guitar mixed with psych rock. I am so glad I stumbled upon this.
Swedes are Sweet 