Music Makes Us

Peter Bjorn and John – Gimme Some

Peter Bjorn and John (unofficially abbreviated as PB&J) are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band’s members: Peter Morén (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Björn Yttling (bass guitar, keyboards and vocals) and John Eriksson (drums, percussion and vocals). They are best known for the [...]

The Radio Department – Clinging To A Scheme

The Radio Dept. is a Swedish pop band signed to Labrador Records. They have released three full length albums, and a series of singles and EPs. The band originated in Lund, Sweden. In 1995, The Radio Dept. was formed by Elin Almered and Johan Duncanson (who were old school friends). The name was taken from [...]

The Tallest Man on Earth – The Wild Hunt

Here is the new album by The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wild Hunt. It is all here: The words. The voice. The melodies. Ten perfect songs. The Wild Hunt picks up where 2008’s Shallow Grave left off, with Matsson doing what he does best. It is unmistakably The Tallest Man on Earth, from the [...]

Taken by Trees – Open Field

Taken by Trees is the latest project for artist Victoria Bergsman from Stockholm, Sweden. Bergsman was singer-songwriter for The Concretes for eleven years before deciding to leave the band in July 2006. The debut album Open Field was recorded in six days; it’s packed with stark, delicate pop melodies. Victoria has the sort of voice [...]

Acid House Kings – Sing Along With Acid House Kings

This album and artist was my first introduction to the Twee genre a little over a year ago. They definitely are a band you can put on when you want to listen to cutesy pop. Acid House Kings is a Swedish indie pop band, founded in 1991 by Joakim Ödlund(also in the bands Poprace, Double [...]

The Tallest Man on Earth – Shallow Grave

I couldn’t think of an album today, so this one is brought to you by my girlfriend. Behind the name The Tallest Man On Earth is Kristian Matsson of Dalarna, Sweden. He plays guitar and banjo and has released a full length album entitled ‘Shallow Grave’ and a self-titled 5-track EP on the Swedish label [...]