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Club 8 Share All I Know

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Throughout the string of stellar singles this season Club 8 have relied upon their electronic skillset to pump out hooks galore, but on their latest bop, the group are employing a more subtle piece, allowing the vocals to control the tune’s narrative. You’ll find moments in this track where they feel as if they’re nearing old school Camera Obscura methodology, operating with that high melody, with the backbeat just giving the song a bit of life and springiness. They always know how to come in at just the right time, bringing all the pieces together and leaving us with another enjoyable pop adventure.

Bleak Streak Share Dark + Drop S/T LP

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Swedish outfit Bleak Streak weren’t on my radar until this track came our way, and now I’m devouring their new S/T LP. Every time I listen through the single we’re sharing below, it reminds me of a ramshackle version of Galaxie 500; the jangling pop dreaminess works throughout, though you’d likely feel as if the band over-indulged in caffeine, making some of the noisier parts pop a bit more instead of the warming to the melodic center. You’ll still find that there’s this cheerful sentiment that pervades the entirety of the tune, encouraging you to also dive into the band’s new record today!

Wolfschmidt Shares ATM + Drops New EP

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A couple of weeks ago I brought you an introduction to Sweden’s Wolfschmidt, or so I’d like to think. Today, I’m here to share another rad track from their fresh as a daisy Cosmic Joke EP. This tune pummels your ears with these sharp walls of angular noise, hurtling them towards you like Zeus and his trusty lightning bolts, hitting you again and again. But, with all that noise and driving rhythmic rise and fall, there’s a central voice that continues to let you fall in love; the vocals are huge, retreating when they needed to and belting at the top of the mix when needed. You’re definitely going to enjoy a good listen to Cosmic Joke; it’s available for jamming right now!

Henrik Appel Shares New Single

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Having followed Henrik Appel for some time, it’s really interesting listening to his musical transformation over the years; he’s moved from garage rock purveyor to an admirable elevator of pop rock. Now, I can’t quite vouch for the lyrical work here, but there’s certainly something in the overall feel that resonates here at my house, something that maybe recalls Lou Reed working on his own, like going for your own walk on the wild side. I love the little jazz inflections that feed into the natural ebbs and flows, giving this song a depth that goes beyond mere indie rock kitsch. Looking forward to Shadows, out November 1st via PNKSLM.

Wolfschmidt Share Cosmic Joke

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If like me, you’re waking out of a sleepy slumber, by all means, just turn this Wolfschmidt tune to let you sort of slink into Friday. In contrast to their last energetic banger, this tune sort of lets you slide your pants on one leg at a time, careful to build up that energy before unleashing a wall of noise, like an alarm clock urging you to wake. Building and building, the Swedish outfit are all about the rising action, pushing the listener to the climactic moment when the band breaks it all down and pushes for sonic exploration. This is the final listen before their EP drops in full today!

September Single from Red Sleeping Beauty

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You have to commend our friends in Sweden, Red Sleeping Beauty. They promised a brand new track every month this year, and here we are with the 9th installment, as we’re hitting September. This one has a different vibe somehow, while still feeling connected to previous 8 months of work. Something in the confines of this song just seems a little more organic, and perhaps less propulsive; I like that it has that earmark of synths, but still feels like a fresh take that’s blossoming by putting that sound in the background a little. As promised, we’ll be back next month with the latest installment from your personal Red Sleeping Beauty PR team!

Henrik Appel Announces Shadows LP

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It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from Stockholm’s Henrik Appel, as his last album dropped all the way back in 2021! Today, he returns with a brand new single and a brand new album announcement. Shadows is the name of the record, and I’m definitely cranking up the vibes here, as it takes some of Appel’s garage rock past and channels it through the ghost of Lou Reed; he carries that same disaffected swagger in his vocal delivery while the guitar work walks him down the road. He even twists it into a spoken cool when the chorus and sax unite to offer a little respite. Stoked to hear more from the album; it’ll drop via PNKSLM on November 1st.

Wolfschmidt Share Crisis Single

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Twisted and turned into a need for some crunchy rock this morning, though I’ll never shy away from a nice vocal, thus why this Wolfschmidt single’s hitting home. You’ll hear the feathered curl of melody working throughout the song, carefully tucked beneath the wall of noise built up by the Swedish outfit. For me, the crashing of the riffs feels more like a 90s alternative radio lean, so as a 90s teen, that’s definitely something that resonates with my listening habits. They continue those ripping lines as they chaotically bring the song to a dramatic close, pumping up the volume and mixing up speeds so you’re head spins until the track comes to an abrupt stop!

Club 8 Release Getting By

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Swedish outfit Club 8 have been dropping some bangers this year, just hitting play on single after single. But, I think “Getting By” might be my favorite of the hits they’ve pushed our way. Thumping percussion and stabbing guitar licks quickly get your body in the mood, setting up this happy discord that swallows your soul until just after the 30 second mark where the whispering vocals enter from stage left to balance out the world. There’s this punctuated moment before the 2 minute mark that builds the wall of noise, but only briefly, as the band clearly prefer their melodic nature to remain the central focus. Crank it up and enjoy another perfect pop piece.

Anders Jornesten Shares On the Outskirts of Town

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Admittedly, I was surprised to hear this new single from Anders Jornesten and realize the songwriter was from Sweden (name aside of course); his sound feels like something you’d find at any number of folk festivals here in the States. For me, the songwriting was solid as it gets, but the vocal inflections that were slight carried the song through my ears. I loved the way the pitch kind of has this hiccup in it when he delivers “on the outskirts of town,” with the word “town” yanking at my heart in its curl. If you’re seeking a striking voice to start your Monday, then press play below.

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