MP3: Boys of Scandinavia - Beautiful as a person
Today's new mp3 is from Finland's Boys of Scandinavia. Along with labelmates Viola, these guys are making some of the best retro-goth/new-wave dance-pop you can find. It would sound a bit out of place at your local Necropolis night or what-have-you. I think that's where a lot of the also-rans seem to go amiss - they forget that all the great bands from the 80s had a serious dark edge to them. Sure, it's got a nice beat that you can dance to, but it's also got a sinister, more mysterious side as well. BoS aren't just copying their influences either. There are obvious nods to all the usual suspects (I shouldn't have to list them, so I won't), but they've got something different that sets them apart. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it doesn't really matter 'cuz it's meant to be enjoyed, not dissected. If you like, you should buy it.
Boys of Scandinavia - Beautiful as a person