It's something about the nordic popular music that makes it stand out from the otherwise UK/US dominant music you hear on the radio. It's something melancholic about it. Sometimes even a bit eery. Even though at first glance it may sound upbeat, it really isn't. Just listen to the chorus of ABBAs' Dancing Queen, and then compare it to Robyns Dancing On My Own. Do you see what I mean?
This is my first entry at The Nordic Flipside and I want to start by introducing you to some of my favourite nordic acts right now.
First up is Saturday, Monday featuring the beautiful voice of Julia Spada in the song The Ocean. This amazing video is shot at Öland, a small island on the Swedish east coast.
Second up is one of the hottest bands right now on the Swedish underground music scene - Kite! The song is called True Colours, and no, it's not a cover on the Cindy Lauper song. I'm gonna see them live later on in the spring, so maybe there will be a review on the concert.
And last, but certainly not least is Veto, a Danish band I discovered on the Roskilde Music Festival 2011. I was surprised that I hadn't heard them before. They are absolutely fantastic!
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