If you read more than one Swedish pop music blog be prepared for a barrage of words like atmospheric, stunning, gorgeous, etc etc. That’s because Dear Euphoria has had their debut cd re-released in the UK on Stereo Test Kit Records. Blogs that write about this strange creature known as Swedish Indie Pop have been singing her praises for a year and a half now. And despite being a gigantic Kate Bush fan, a rabid Cocteau Twins fan and a fairly large My Brightest Diamond fan I don’t get all the fuss.
The songs are gorgeous but I miss the lyrical depth and occasional dynamic shifts of say a Regina Spektor, or the full out Diva moments of My Brightest Diamond or the incomprehensible stream of consciousness ramblings of the Cocteau Twins. Still, you make up your own mind about Dear Euphoria and leave it in the comments.
Pre-order this Oct. 22nd release here.
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Now to the really good stuff: a new video of the recently released 2nd single, “Young And Hairy”, from Elias and the Wizzkids. Buy it here.
Dear Euphoria is just one of the best Swedish artist right now.
Why ? I usually hate purity and she makes me love the purity in its music.
Best exemple ? Her song “That you would”.
The first song for me is totally a leave it, but the second song is lovely and has been playing on repeat in my itunes since I downloaded it. Perhaps it’s just the clear and simple piano? Perhaps it’s my affection for piano driven songs?
I agree with Absolut Noise, Dear Euphoria is the real deal. I’ve been living with her music for over a year now and still love them. I think (and hope) the new stuff will be on another level again.