Swedesplease – The Swedish Music Blog

Vit Päls has put together a limited edition compilation of his best songs from 2007/8. You know I’ve always liked his stuff (here, here, and here).

The band members listed on this recording are a who’s who of Swedish underground pop including Siri from Band In Box, Hans from Houses In Motion and Laban from Canarie Records. The layers of instruments and assorted percussion along with the “sha la la’s” and trumpet solo on the second song are worth the price of admission alone.

The disc is really only available by sending an email to carljohan_lundgren@hotmail.com.

Here’s two new songs from Vit Päls.

Translation please?

Trodde Jag Slutat Tro
Ryck Upp Dig Nu

The Mexico’s continue to try their hand at covers. I wrote about The Mexicos cover attempts of Brian Adams “Everything I Do” and Aaliyah’s “Try Again” here and here. This time they (really just Miguel Hallo) wonderfully butcher a cover of Mariah Caray’s “Hero” and “Out Of Touch by Hall & Oates.

Both songs have been put through The Mexicos’ template of lofi beats, lazy vocals and distorted disco effects. Maybe one day we’ll get a whole covers album in Miguel Hallo’s odd, inimitable and enticing style. Until then just put these in your iTunes wacky cover songs playlist.

Hero
Out Of Touch

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Sebastian Fors is keeping it real with his new video. It’s a diy affair recorded in Sebastian’s apartment. The song is called “Galaxies” from the upcoming 10″ ep These Songs Are About You on Nesna Records.