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The Death of Internet Shares Blissed Pop

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I love to settle into a week, and this track from Swedish producer The Death of Internet might just be the artist to help you dip your toes into the waters of this week. Light drum work and overlapping guitars encourage a subtle blend of bedroom pop; the pacing is peaceful, almost just above a resting heart rate. When the vocals come in, they operate like a cooling balm, layered atop and blanketing the listener in a sincere wash of melody. There’s some tonal notes on the vocals here that definitely feel familiar to those of you who love the pop scene in Sweden…and to those who don’t, you can still soak in the warm waters of this pop tune.

Fort Not Announce You On Repeat

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Swedish outfit Fort Not have been quiet for several years, but they make a bold pop statement with their return today, announcing they’ll release You On Repeat this February. Their sound pulls from a rich history of underground pop artists, combining jangly strummed guitars and light vocal notes to deliver these bright ditties. Since they’re pop focused, the melodies get to shine here, but there’s still some heavy waves of guitar underneath their feet, giving some depth to the track. There’s some Teenage Fanclub in this, but I can also hear similarities to ATH faves Pop Filter in the way the vocals kind of crest and ride atop. Really stoked to hear there’s a new LP, so be sure to get your hands on a copy before February 27th when You On Repeat hits courtesy of Meritorio Records.

Andronoids Return with Two Hearts Can’t Be Held Apart

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It’s been a few years since we’ve heard from Swedish pop purveyors, Andronoids, but with a new single hitting this week…why on Earth wouldn’t I be here to cover it. Interestingly, it’s a semi-instrumental track, albeit one that employs a great deal of voice work throughout the song. On the front end, you’ve got a jangling bit of guitar pop working, pepped and propped by the snare smashing in the front of the mix. When you hear the vocals, they’re working in this sort of hazy underground, which, if I’m being honest, gives them more of an ambient wash. But, that works perfectly in this mixture of the tune, offering up a bit of obscure in a land of sugar. Turn it on, then listen again and again.

Another Bop from Milano Flash

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Just before the end of the year rang out, we brought you news of a new act from Sweden helmed by the Angergard brothers; the duo are known for their roles in Red Sleeping Beauty and Club 8, respectively, but they recruited Eleni Tzavara for vocals as they kicked off Milano Flash. Once 2026 hit, the band wasted no time dropping this heavily synthetic banger; the thumping alone got me excited, but then they added some nostalgic “whoa oh” moments throughout to maximize the hooks. Eleni’s performance almost feels like its disco-adjacent, smoky and nearing digitalization, with each line delivered as the groove punches through the roof. Have a little fun with this ditty.

Club 8 Share Daydreams

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When it comes to Club 8, I tend to speak hyperbolically, claiming that each single the group drops is better than the last, putting them on some meteoric rise to pop stardom. Now, with that in mind, this might not be their best (pretty close), but it’s my favorite of the jams they’ve let us have this year (one a month!); it dances on the guitar lines, nearing the brand of pop that made everyone fall in love with Camera Obscura. The vocals are perfectly cooled, hanging in the right spot to maximize the emotional appeal; the energetic push behind those warm notes only makes the song all the more masterful. Thanks to the group for all they’ve shared with us this year!

New Music from Milano Flash

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If you need a pick me up to get you going on this Monday morning then perhaps you’ll want to turn to two of my favorite artists, the Angergard brothers! The two often work separately, with one pushing the hits for Red Sleeping Beauty, while the other is the driving force behind Club 8. But, they’re working together with Eleni Tzavara to create Milano Flash, which sounds like a thumping disco band in the modern sense. The beats are definitely heavy, air-punching joy, as one would expect from the brothers. This is the first single, but here’s to hoping the new year brings us more hits from the group!

The Mary Onettes Release Sworn

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Nearly twenty years ago we were lucky to stumble upon the work of the Mary Onettes; they crafted this brilliant blend of dreaminess and noise, and quickly solidified themselves as one of my favorite acts. They were pretty productive for the first 5 or years, but then pulled back, sprinkling a single or two every year…until today when Sworn is officially available worldwide. I continue to be impressed by the balance between their broader pop tracks and their more pensive reflections, all of which get tied together in a cohesive LP. Trakcs like “Hurricane Heart” employ thick rhythm sections to catch your ears, while the subtle moments in a song like “Slide” illustrate the depth of the group’s construction and texturizing. If you’re looking to let an album carry you away, stream the entirety of Sworn below!

Club 8 Offer Monthly Single

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For the briefest of moments I thought I was going to get Club 8 covering Faith No More, but alas they turned the heavy thump of drums into another playful pop ditty. This single is their 11th installment of monthly singles, and they’ve been pretty consistent in terms of their style, blending in little electronic moments with a classic indiepop sound. I think over the last few singles, and like the one below, they’ve really flexed some of the vocal abilities, which you can hear as the song crests to its close. This is a brief one, so press play and be prepared to soak it all up!

Club 8 Share Your Modern Heart + Release Seasonal Echoes

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It’s the saddest part of the year for me, as today marks what looks like the final installment in the monthly singles from Sweden’s Club 8. They’ve delighted with dreamy pop ditties and more exploratory electronic opuses, and this final one seems to stretch into the latter. The pace expresses a bit of patience, with the guitars wriggling around the snapping of the drum work, while the vocals seem to coil around those notes, kind of dimly flickering upon the dense pop backdrop. I’m sad because I love it, but with this single, they’e released all 10 new songs from this year together as Seasonal Echoes…and this one sets up the perfect contrast to “Lazy,” if you’re jamming to the whole LP in order!

Washing Machina Drop Debbie Lost Her Mind Video

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If you’re looking for a little bit of an indie rock classic, then might we suggest trying out this brand new tune from Sweden’s Washing Machina. The group have just released this brand new single, and to my ears, it kind of takes the softer edge of what Superchunk have been doing; there’s more melody, as one would expect from a Swedish group, offering up more of a pop sentimentality. In terms of the subject matter, the band are discussing everyone’s best friend, the person who pushes themselves to the limits, fun at first and a disaster in the end…don’t be a Debbie (note to self).

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