I love School, and no I am not talking about the educational institution. I’m talking about the amazing band out of Göteborg. I wrote about School back in April when I first started my blog, but they are another band like Blessa from Sheffield that I can’t get enough of. They are also another band who puts out teasers making me want more. I was fumbling around at work trying to figure out what to listen to and I hit random and their song “So Long” came on. I know we are only half way through the years but I already know this will make my top of 2014. I am always scared to hear live recordings out of fear the band won’t sound great. But School sounds amazing. Identical to what their recordings sound like. I love it so much, I hope you can read the excitement and passion in my voice!
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Jay-Jay Johansson – She Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Throwback Thursday again and finally I’ve gotten to Jay-Jay Johansson. I hope brotherface will be pleased. I was going to feature something else today but decided to dedicate one to my brother as a congratulations on his promotion! So here you go brotherman! This reminds me of when we use to live together in K-town. Miss you and kick some ass with your new Bossman Title!
Lykke Li – Gunshot
“EEEEEEEEEEK” is what I said yesterday when Lykke posted the release of her new video “Gunshot.” Mostly because is it my favorite song of her new album “I Never Learn,” and I have been listening to it on repeat lately. Words can not express the impact her music has had on my life the past few years. I also can not describe how seeing her live made me feel other than the use of the word “magical” She’s such a moving performer, half way into her second song I found myself crying. And I’m not one for public displays of emotion. I don’t think I’ve ever had an artist touch my heart in the way that Lykke has album after album, song after song.
So below, you will find “Gunshot.” If you can not relate to this song or moved by it, you need a soul check. I can’t wait to see her again in October at Radio City Music Hall.
Zhala – Prophet
The first time I made it through this song I thought “What the hell just happened?” I still am not sure. But this video is very interesting and my brother beat me to featuring this song, but I think it’s cause at first it was a little too dance intensive for me. But as most electropop does, it grew on me.
Last Lynx – Curtains
This is such a cool track and awesome video. From Stockholm, Last Lynx is a great fusion of rock and pop. Hope your ears are pleased.
Henrik José – Fallacy
What do you get when you take a single simplistic verse and combine it with futuristic rhythmic beats? You get Henrik José’s “Fallacy”. I found myself going into a relaxed trance and he made his way through the song with just one simple verse. About three fourth of the way through he speeds things up to only bring you back to a state of simplicity. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.
Graveyard – Hisingen Blues
Out of Göteborg, Graveyard is an awesome psychedelic blues rock band and a perfect way to come to an end of Psych week. A little fact about Graveyard, they have their very own brand of beer. They effectively pull off that great 70’s heard rock sound. I hope that you let their groove feel you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Witchcraft – Dystopia
From Örebro, Sweden, Witchcraft is another hard, psych rock band that is awesome. A litte more doom metal than the other bands I’ve featured but still as awesome. One word I can use to describe their riff heavy music is dynamic.
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?
Swedes are Sweet 