I get a whole bunch of nostalgic vibes when I listen to Fox Machine. There’s a lot from the glam rock of the seventies and a lot also from the late sixties with groups like Lovin Spoonful, the Kinks and even more from Rolling Stones like they sounded then and in the beginning of the seventies. I think the songs definitely come up to standard in this context; great melodies, they feel unique and there is a good drive.

A spontaneous feeling I get is that this should be a great live band. And according to an experienced concertgoer like Jerry, it’s exactly what Fox Machine is. Read also about Helena Björk’s meeting with these nostalgic live feelings. (in Swedish)
I will definitely take the chance to see them live if I have the opportunity.

Enjoy a couple of songs by Fox Machine:

Comin’ Down In Shoreditch, Anyone?
The One I Used to Know

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Edit 2/12 2011
The song “The One I Used to Know” has been recorded in a new version and will be released on an upcoming EP. Find more info on Fox Machine’s site.

There’s no doubt that Golden Hills have their roots in the early sixties music. Roy Orbison and Phil Spector are present in the background in several of the songs. With a few dashes of country and then Christian Björks heartbreaker-vocals, this turns very delicate, with a lot of heart and soul.

Golden Hills started in 2003 and is now working on new material, which will result in a new album next year. Christian writes:

“We have changed the direction somewhat, now it’s more straight pop/rock songs with a lot of influences from the sixties (a little Beach Boys, the early Phil Spector, Roy Orbison). But still there are some mellow country in some songs. We are readily influenced by the old groups and artists, but we think we have our own sound and that there are a modern touch to it all”

Listen to three nice tracks:

Since the Day
You Know
Separate Ways

Visit Golden Hills on Myspace

There is a nice flow in the alternative rock that Nico the Band serves us. You just have to take a ride when they gather speed with a massive sound, tempting guitar licks and nice rising choruses. I think that they have found a safe basic sound that feels good just to be inside, without it being boring and too polished. Sometimes I get Foo Fighters vibes, especially in the sound of the vocals.

“Go With the Flow” is the name of a superb song you can listen to here. And it really feels like Nico the Band has something going and that they have “flow” now. This September they released an EP, recorded in the renowned Sidelake Studios in Sundsvall, , Sweden, produced by the Swedish Grammis Winner Micke Öhlén. They have been played on P3 rock and P3 Rockster (well-known shows on Swedish national radio), and currently they are on a Swedish tour, a tour that will continue a couple of months into the next year.

Listen to two songs by Nico the Band:

Go With the Flow
Mental Exile

Visit Nico the Band on Myspace

Here’s a band that I think is simply irresistable. Punk rock, Balkan music, and well yes, other kinds of folk music too, is it possible to mix that? Yes, obviously!

The result, which you can listen to here below, is wild, wonderful, intense musical party. Yes, “Cool Cool Anarchy” as the band say it.

Earlier this year, they released their debut album “Exile Deluxe” (Birdnest Records). Listen more by visiting their site or their Myspace page.

Video to “Exile Deluxe”:

Exile Deluxe
Cool Cool Anarchy

After many music adventures, Conny decided a couple of years ago to start writing music with lyrics in Swedish and in his own name. Since then he’s had a lot of success, especially on the net, but also on TV, radio and the many live gigs.

This is pop with seductive, mellow melodies, hard to neglect. It feels very personal and close and the lyrics invites you to identify yourself with the singer. I think one of the strengths with Conny’s songwriting is that he can describe the tough times in life without being pretentious or heavy; rather strong and natural. Well, judge for yourself and listen to two great songs below. (if you don’t know Swedish you can always write to Conny and ask him :-))

I take the opportunity here to create some publicity for the great live club Bara Unplugged in Stockholm, that Conny started a couple of years ago. Today he’s running this together with Olle Torpman (Icke Lika Med) and Ted Berggren. Every Wednesday, so if you’re in Stockholm, don’t miss it!

Visit Conny’s site to listen to more tracks.

Maskrosbarn (Dandelion Child)
Lämna mig ifred (Leave Me In Peace)