I know this might be considered a lame cliché, but there is something about these Swedes that has to with an apparently genetic disposition to write almost absurdly infectious pop melodies. Stockholm's Dance and Forget are the latest example for this as yet unrefuted theory, a septett (that once started as a rather huge collective of different musicians) that builds classic indie pop euphoria around lush ukulele harmonies.
Though the band is a dynamic ensemble that's basically devoted to being a live act, Dance and Forget are nonetheless about to record an album next month, despite being unsigned to date.
Below, listen to sweet Maybe, a song that splendidly sums up the band's optimistic sound.
Dance and Forget - Maybe
The genetic pre-disposition comes from having parents who fed them a healthy daily portion of ABBA from the cradle. Great pop hooks are part of their earliest memories. Robyn actually alluded to this in one of her interviews. I think there is truth to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. I haven't heard this group before. Yet another great musical export from Sweden.
Cheers.
sounds too close to jens lekman and/or the magnetic fields.
ReplyDeletei prefer jens lekman and/or the magnetic fields.