MP3: Loud as Light - Lights are out

Seems like forever since I heard some gloriously melancholic Swedish rock from a hungry up-and-comer, thank goodness there's still bands like Loud as Light around to fill the gap. A few years back you couldn't throw a rock without hitting some lukewarm Coldplay wannabe, but now that the rubble has settled on that unfortunate trend there's fewer discoveries to be made. On the other hand, it also means far less mediocre sad-sacks to suffer through, so let us rejoice in quality when it can be found! Maybe I'll even go and dust off a few of those old records from The Perishers while I'm at it...

Loud as Light - Lights are out

Loud as Light - Dead end (video)

"Dead end" is the new single from Loud as Light, the band that formed from the remains of The Idle Hands. Look for their Dan Swanö-produced album "Aerial view" to be released this coming fall.

Loud As Light - There's a clock

Swedish act Loud As Light (ex-The Idle Hands) have a new two-track single posted for free download: http://loudaslight.bandcamp.com/
It's not remotely metal, but it's produced by Dan Swanö should that name interest you. Personally, I'm into the b-side "Hearts" more than the flip.