Peter Emas ungdomsorkester is a Finland-Swedish band who recently released their second single, “Kronovägen X”. It’s an indiepop track tinged by a postpunk melancholy that goes hand in hand with the theme of the song where the singer Peter Ema remembers his youth at Kronovägen in Jakobstad, Finland and his longing to escape from there.

Peter Emas ungdomsorkester on Facebook – on Spotify – on Wimp

The Bandettes from Malmö are soon coming out with their second album, “The Joker”, to be released on the 1st of May. Today they have a first taste for us in the shape of the single “Down the Road”, containing two songs. And it tastes really good, especially the title track which serves a tender, warm country pop that had all the grey, chilly vibes from the outside disappear in a blink.

The Bandettes på Facebook – på Spotify – på Wimp

All That Is released their debut single “Don’t Be Afraid” in January. Now the song has been processed by well-known producer Thomas Rusiak resulting in this remix:

All That Is on Facebook – on Spotify – on Wimp

Here’s a new single from Filip Lundgren, released today. It’s called “På väg”, and is a song that breathes of small town frustration and emotions of breaking up. Great energy in an indie pop that has a lot of vibes of the eighties.

Filip Lundgren on Facebook – on Spotify – on Wimp

PAL have released their new album “Since” now in March, just like they promised when the single “Alone” was released in February. I really like this album, especially the ambience they create in the songs, an ambience that feels laidback and a bit dreamy with a hint of melancholy. That runs through all the songs regardless of tempo, but feels the strongest when the theremin-sounding synths come in and add a nostalgic vibe to the mix. A worthy follow-up to the debut album “Weeks” from 2011. Here are two songs:

PAL’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Wimp – on Bandcamp