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There is something endearingly vulnerable and honest about Robert Svensson's music, a quality that carries through in waves on even the thinnest guitar sound or simplest of keyboard arrangements. This sincerity attracted me to Svensson's other project Mixtapes & Cellmates and, while elements of that band bleed over into his solo project, "Young punks are on the never-never" is a far more personal collection of songs, thus amplifying the very attribute that attracted me in the first place. Pair that with a stellar lineup of musical guests -- Markus Krunegård of Laakso, Adam Olenius of Shout Out Louds, Jejo Perkovic of The Bear Quartet, and Japan's Cokiyu -- and you have one of the very best albums of the year. Robert Svensson crafts some of the most original music coming out of Sweden, positioning himself as an equal alongside most of the bands one could claim influence him -- a point strongly evidenced by those who appear alongside the young songsmith on his debut solo album. Whether he croons along with Markus Krunegård on "Young enough", a track that opens like a Tom Petty creation before being assaulted with rather Scandinavian assemblage of instrumentation; raises his fantastic voice over the dance floor-ready heights of the appropriately titled "1991"; or whirls about on the choppy, far too short "Young punks", it's as though Robert Svensson can do no wrong. Since I didn't give 10s to either Aerial or Shout Out Louds, the acts who produced my two favorite albums of 2007, I can't very well give Robert Svensson a 10 here... but I am damn tempted to.
- Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
The new Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates) album "Young punks are on the never-never" is streaming at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/robertosvensson
Also check out the new Nomethod Live video series for some clips of him performing acoustic: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=43462235
Live music at PSL with Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates): http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2008/09/26/musik-med-robert-svensson/
Despite the forthcoming release of frontman Robert Svensson's solo album ("Young punks are on the never-never", due out October 1 via Nomethod), Mixtapes & Cellmates will be back in the studio, Gröndal to be exact, on January 26 to record their next record.
Nomethod has posted an e-card for the new Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates) solo album "Young punks are on the never-never": http://www.nomethod.se/
Go there to hear a streaming preview of the whole album.
The new solo album from Mixtapes & Cellmates frontman Robert Svensson "Young punks are on the never-never" is confirmed for release in Scandinavia on October 1 via Nomethod Records with Japan to follow on September 3 and Europe + North America to follow later on. Check out a short trailer: http://www.youngpunksareonthenevernever.se/
Nomethod is also giving away Robert's new single "Young enough", a duet with Markus Krunegård (Laakso). The official release isn't until September 20, but go ahead and grab it now: http://www.nomethod.se/rs_feat_krunegard_youngenough.mp3
I've been meaning to talk about Fredrik for quite some time now, but it kept getting pushed back for one reason or another. Enough! Good music deserves to be heard! Fredrik the person might be better known as a member of The LK, however I find his eponymous act much more interesting. You get many of the same skittering beats and glitchy electronica, but far more of a low-key folk/pop feeling. "1986" actually has a similar melancholy vibe to the recent Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates) single "1987" minus the disco beats - perhaps they are referencing the same childhood nostalgia? That's the impression I get anyway. Regardless, it's well-worth hearing as it's easily some of the best crafted electro-acoustic pop I've heard in a long while. Weird enough to always remain interesting, also melodic enough to hold your attention nomatter where your interests lie. Very recommended!
Fredrik - 1986
Nomethod has a new simple + elegant website: http://www.nomethod.se/
Be on the lookout for the debut solo album from Mixtapes & Cellmates frontman Robert Svensson, now confirmed for release on October 1.
FactMagazine talks to recent Kompakt-signees Pluxus: http://www.factmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=528&Itemid=27
Note the tip at the end for Familjen and Mixtapes & Cellmates.
Nomethod reports that the solo debut "Young punks are on the never-never" from Mixtapes & Cellmates frontman Robert Svensson will be out in September. Look for a new single around the same time. In other label news, Matts Katt is working on beats for a new international version of the much-praised Adam Tensta album "It's a Tensta thing" and will have his own 12" EP out this fall. As for the eagerly awaited Markus Krunegård 7" "Jag är en vampyr", it's been sent off to get pressed and will be ready for shipping in late April though it's advised to preorder if you want to make sure you get a copy.
Here's the playlist for this week's radio show:
01. The Bear Quartet - Put me back together
02. TALK 1
03. Karin Ström - Silent night
04. Camouflage - Syster sol
05. Ulf Ljusberg - Whatever was
06. TALK 2
07. Juvelen - Don't mess
08. Invocator - Breed of sin
09. The Grand Opening - Secrets revealed
10. TALK 3
11. Motorpsycho - For free
12. Coldworker - Flammable
13. Mixtapes & Cellmates - Photo Jenny
14. TALK 4
15. Egil Olsen - Singer/songwriter
16. Last Days of April - Will the violins be playing?
17. Desert Planet - Riot sector 68
18. TALK 5
19. Printer - Satisfaction
20. Psyke Project - Physical romance
21. Promise and the Monster - Light reflecting papers
22. TALK 6
23. Marybell Katastrophy - Hidden agenda
24. Pan Sonic - Johdin
25. Opération Zéro - Etude no. 1
26. TALK 7
27. Jonas Game - Nothing to lose
28. Mari Boine - Tundra flower
29. Vapnet - Plötsligt händer det inte
30. TALK 8
31. Moto Boy - Ride my wild heart
32. Markus Krunegård - Jag är en vampyr
33. Gravy - Behind my walls
34. TALK 9
35. Looptroop Rockers - The building
36. Victims - Victims in blood #5
37. Anna Leong - Guillotine
38. Zeigeist - Humanitarianism
39. TALK 10
40. Ef - Appendix
The video for the new Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates) solo single "1987" (ft. guest vocals from Shout Out Louds frontman Adam Olenius) is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v12g3qBTuTQ
The clip was directed by Victor Claesson of the band Aerial.
The brand new Robert Svensson (Mixtapes & Cellmates) single "1987" is now available for free download from Nomethod: http://www.nomethod.se/
As mentioned before, the track features guest vocals from Adam Olenius of the Shout Out Louds plus a remix by labelmate Matts Katt.
Nomethod will be putting out a 7" from Markus Krunegård of Laakso featuring the single "Jag är en vampyr" b/w "Samma nätter väntar alla". 500 copies, April release, sure to disappear fast. Also look for the debut solo single from Mixtapes & Cellmates frontman Robert Svensson in late February. That one's called "1987" and features guest vocals from Adam Olenius of the Shout Out Louds. The b-side to that will be a remix from labelmate Matts Katt.
Nomethod has confirmed that Aerial's new EP "The legion of dynamic dischord" for release on January 31. Go here for cover art and tracklist: http://www.nomethod.se/
Nomethod also reports that Mixtapes & Cellmates frontman Robert Svensson will re-enter the studio on December 19 to record a duet with Adam Olenius (Shout Out Louds) for his upcoming solo album. Said track is called "1987" and it will be the first single. Also featured on the track is drummer Jejo Perkovic (Bear Quartet, Brick, Infinite Mass, etc.). No release date yet, but expect the single around February.
Robert Svensson