Tag: Sweden

Oriel Joans

I used to talk about Swedish bands nonstop around here, discussing their “born-with-it”, innate quality of producing catchy, melodic indie pop. Lately, though, I feel like I’ve dropped the ball. No mention of the Swedes, no songs posted from Swedish bands on the rise. Let’s change that, shall we? (It’s always funny to me when… Continue reading Oriel Joans

The Skull Defekts’ 2013-3012 is complex and gripping

When former Lungfish front man Daniel Higgs joined Swedish noise-rock juggernaut The Skull Defekts on their Peer Amid album earlier this year, it seemed like a natural fit that played to the strengths of both parties. Now, taking things one step further, The Skull Defekts teamed up with Zomes, the solo moniker of former Lungfish… Continue reading The Skull Defekts’ 2013-3012 is complex and gripping

RadioSeed

RadioSeed is the moniker for one Peter Wikstrom, out of Sweden (which means I’m obviously covering the music). He’s set to release a new album, There Has To Be More, in January of 2011 via Japanese record label, Quince. Is it too early to consider 2011 Albums of the Year? Hmm. Conundrum! There Has To Be… Continue reading RadioSeed

[MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”

Swedish indie pop duo, Marching Band, has made available the first track off their forthcoming (May 18) sophomore album, Pop Cycle, for free download. In case you forget, I previewed Pop Cycle with a “Notable Album Release” post, as this is a much-anticipated album for me. I have heard it, but you’ll have to wait… Continue reading [MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”

The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme

In a shocking turn of events, this review is heading to… SWEDEN! Okay fine, we (I) may overdo the Swedish stuff a bit on Knox Road (I know, impossible), but the music is so damn good. The Radio Dept. mostly affirms that on Clinging to a Scheme, only their third full-length despite originally forming in… Continue reading The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme

José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3

It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Junip‘s last album, an EP titled Black Refuge, came out in 2006, and since then there has been a single and little to nothing else. Label me a fan of anything José González participates in – the Swede (of Argentinian descent), one of my favorite singer/songwriters, is the… Continue reading José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3

The Tallest Man on Earth gives us some well-crafted, good ol’ folk on The Wild Hunt

It must be tiring for Kristian Matsson, The Tallest Man on Earth, to keep hearing all those brushed-over comparisons to Bob Dylan, but oh well. The similarities are striking. The songs on The Wild Hunt, his latest album, are largely bare-bones folk, not much more than strummed or picked acoustic guitar under Matsson’s unconventional voice.… Continue reading The Tallest Man on Earth gives us some well-crafted, good ol’ folk on The Wild Hunt

[MP3] The Radio Dept.: “Never Follow Suit”

The Radio Dept. finally made their much-ballyhooed second single (it’s been floating around the interwebs for quite some time now), “Never Follow Suit”, available for free download. You know my mantra here on Knox Road: Gimme Swedish Rock! These guys are yet another epitome of Sweden’s brilliantly constructed, chilled-out dream pop, and nowhere is that more… Continue reading [MP3] The Radio Dept.: “Never Follow Suit”

Marching Band to follow up spectacular debut album, Spark Large, with Pop Cycle

Best news of the week day past hour! Marching Band, those Swedish wunderkinds, are back! The duo is set to release a sophomore LP entitled Pop Cycle in May 2010 on U & L Records. Pop Cycle is said to be slightly darker than Spark Large, which has to be expected, considering Spark Large had… Continue reading Marching Band to follow up spectacular debut album, Spark Large, with Pop Cycle