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Syket - Let It Heal

I had posted Tiger Forest Cat a couple weeks ago which is the solo project of Syket's drummer. I feel both bands are quite different, I'm having trouble picking who I prefer. If had to choose right now, I think I'd prefer Syket. I am not sure if it's the moody tune, or the exquisite lyrics. The one thing I am sure of is this song hit the spot.

Merely - Lava

If you are a fan of the Cocteau Twins, you will love this or at least I hope you will. Ethereal vocals to whisk you away into another dream like state. Varsågod!

The Royal Concept - DD-DAnce

I hope you will go into this weekend dancing to this song. Fun dance worthy beats, peppy guitar. It's worthy of a happy Friday post. So raise a glass and dance!

Throwback Thursday - Ode to Kent

Using this Throwback Thursday as a dedication to one of my favorite bands. I first heard Kent on a compilation album I won't at the Los Angeles County Fair when one of the KROQ DJ's challenged me to remove my shoelaces in 30 secs. I tend to attach music to memories, so this is the memory I will cherish that brought Kent into my life. So 15 year old me goes home and puts on the CD. The first song was Blur's Beetlebum and then some other crap music and this Kent song...

I eventually went out and bought their full record, Isola. This record has so many memories wrapped around it of late teens and early 20s. And I can't think of many albums that I can listen to from start to finish. But I do have my favorites. This was a very tough choice but I've narrowed it down to two.

Velvet:

One of the most lyrically beautiful songs I have heard, 747 (We Ran Out of Time)

So those of you who are familiar with Kent, know that they release two albums in both Swedish and English. The memory attached to their album Hagnesta Hill will be hearing it for the first time in Swedish. I didn't do this intentionally, but my awesome brother had worked for a record distributor so I had him order me a bunch of CDs. One being Hagnesta Hill, well when it arrived it was the Swedish version. I didn't care, I put that on and day dreamed that I knew what the songs were about. In those days, YouTube did not exist and music wasn't as readily available as it is now. You had to search for it. I remember the day I walked into Rhino Records in Claremont, walked over to Kent and found Hagnesta Hill in English. I probably squealed as any music lover would finding a treasure they've been looking for. Once I heard the album in English, it quickly moved it's way into my top albums of all time. Below are my favorites from it. The lyrics are amazing, beautiful and heartfelt.

Stay With Me:

Rollercoaster:

And lastly, one of my "theme songs" Stop Me June:

My main thing with this blog is to feature Swedish bands who write English songs, so I will stop featuring their music here. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't give their Swedish stuff a try. I am sure the lyrics are as beautiful and the songs are as touching as these two albums. Please Kent translate more songs, or maybe I need to actually use that Swedish Rosetta Stone copy I have. Good luck with that! ;)

Tross - Stig Berglings Saga

I was telling my friend Erica how I wanted to start looking for things that were not electro pop. It has become a little frustrating. So I began to go on a hunt. I found Tros. I was intrigued, so I clicked and I have to say I really enjoyed this. Not sure exactly how to classify it. Interesting, psychedelic, surfy rock!

The Forest and The Trees - Missions

With their sophomore album being released yesterday, The Forest and The Trees are giving me happy fuzzy warm feelings. Released today, you can check out the whole album on Spotify. Missions is a a great start and I have probably listened to it ten times already. This dreamy pop fest is completed with beautiful lyrics and sweet vocals. The whole album is a treat for the ears. Enjoy!

Amason - Went to War

Members of Swedish indie pop bands have come together to create something lovely. Amason consists of Amanda Hollingby Matsson, Pontus Winnberg, Petter Winnberg from Little Majorette , Gustav Ejstes from Dungen and Nils Tornqvist. They were also nominated in the Swedish 2014 Grammys for best newcomer. I absolutely love it!

Nottee - Fire

Another one recommended by Andrew, perfect weekend music! Her album comes out this coming Monday.(hopefully) It's available in Sweden now. Guess I need to do some insider trading with my friend who lives in Jönköping.

Join the Riot - Buckle Up

I don't know why the beginning of this song makes me think I should be riding on the back of Falkor flying through the skies of Fantasia.(To give you a visual, I've included a bad or awesome photoshop job of me riding Falkor. You decide if it's bad or awesome) When I saw the name Join the Riot, I thought this was going to definitely be something that I didn't like. Guess you can't judge a book by its cover. The EP is made up of dancey and smooth grooves that make you want to lounge or dance. I chose this song just because of my NeverEnding Story vision also when I read the lyrics it touch a soft spot. I know, I'm strange. Visual First:

Now the song

Tussilago - Say Hello

Put on my radar by my awesome Twitter pal Andrew Leigh, Tussilago is a perfect treat for a sleepy Saturday or a rainy day.  As a lover of shoe gaze, I instantly enjoyed their songs. Also, I have to comment that they are strikingly attractive and that their drummer is Lykke Li's brother. Thanks Andrew!

Throwback Thursday - Refused

I can give credit to a few people for me liking this band. There is only so much Swedish pop music you guys can take before you get bored. I also want to show how eclectic my taste really is.  So here is something different. Here's a playlist for your listening pleasure. You can thank me later.

oh here's another that I love!

Frida Sundemos- Indigo

Took me a few listens but I am really digging this. Makes me want to dance, and as we know I love dancing. There has to be something in the water in Sweden to where they generate so much awesome electro pop.

Northern Spies - America

Sweet cutesy twee vocals. I was ho humming my way around one day and I stumbled upon this. Sooo cute!

Kate Boy - The Way We Are

Kate Boy reminds me of the Knife and it makes me want to dance like a banshee around my apartment. I love moody synth heavy electro pop!

Summer Heart - U Got All I'm Looking 4

This song makes me happy! I'm absolutely in love with it. It's magical, adorable and simply gorgeous.

Röyksopp & Robyn - Sayit

I am completely jealous of those(and Brother Oblivious cause he's going in Cali) seeing Röyksopp & Robyn on August 20th because I really want to drink a little and dance to this on the Hudson.

Ji Nilsson - Heartbreakfree

I've fallen in love with Ji Nilsson since I heard her duet with Marlene. I was excited to find out she released an official video and I absolutely love the song too. And I am stepping away from the dream pop to give you some dancey pop.

Throwback Thursday - Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks

Only fond memories of when I lived in Los Angeles of this song. I use to listen to it on repeat, there is something about it that just makes me smile and dance.

Iberia - FCUK

Are you ready for more dreamy stuff? I hope you are and I hope you've been taken into a dreamy state with Monday and Tuesday's posts, I thought I'd stick with the theme for a little longer.

Dream Lake - In The Lights

Going to follow in the dream pop theme of yesterday and boy is this one dreamy. Another one to help your daydreams and make you put off working.

iamamiwhoami – Fountain

Another one I am surprised it's taken me this long to put up. Shame on me because I should have recommended this a lot earlier than I am. Art Pop that is a delight for the ears! Happy Monday to you all, now day dream away!

LCTRISC - Gas And Cigarettes

I am surprising myself by liking this one. Makes me want to dance and shake and smoke cigarettes.