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Not far from a Sub Pop sound, Sweden's Marching Band is a little bit Rogue Wave, a little Matt Pond PA and a little Deathcab back when they were still cool (meaning less popular). At just five songs, their newest EP, Spark Large, goes by much too fast, but it's got all the harmonies, poppy guitars and synth eccentricities of the aforementioned. Definitely a good summer pickup for anybody that actually pays any attention to the tune ins.
From Pitchfork:
This duo of Erik Sunbring and Jacob Lind play low-key, folk-touched indie pop on "Feel Good About It", from their forthcoming album produced by Adam Lasus (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo, Lilys). Sunbring and Lind trade high, close harmonies and reassuring words over a warm, slightly ramshackle backing of acoustic guitar, piano, drums, and light electronic effects, like the Shins sliding down better-fitting chutes. Is Linköping more than Marching Band's town? Dear Ryan Schreiber, I would love to go find out.
Marching Band - Feel Good About It (mp3)
Marching Band - Don't Go (mp3)
Definitely paying attention to the tune-ins. Where else can I find great music like Hawley and Sondre!
Besides, how else can I look musically hip and cool within my circle of friends! Keep it up!
I just wish you'd preview bands like Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground: http://youtube.com/watch?v=DkHDFO9o1mc
(better on their album)
And possibly the uber of all bands-The Format. Whose catastrophic breakup will be felt for ages. Rarely do you see a band go as far as they did without a record label. It was just them making the music they wanted to make and boy, was it amazing.
They were the word of mouth kings! I never heard of anyone listening to their Dog Problems album more than twice and not falling in love.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bj8NQMX22jM
Anyway, keep bringing us your music. And know there's always someone on the other end listening.
PS. I like the new design.
Posted by: jon chamberlin | July 06, 2008 at 12:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ngdA9vm2Rk
Posted by: Makayla Johnson | May 08, 2009 at 06:08 PM