It’s been a good year for the roses, as was said by Elvis Costello recently. Of course, by “the roses” he meant music that I, Big G, quite like. Therefore, to bring us to the end of the year in a flurry of doe-eyed nostalgia for a time not so long ago, I shall now … Continue reading Albums Of The Year (Curated By Me, Big G)
Tag: Sweden
Single Review: Bling Rodent – Constant Smile
Bling Rodent are a four piece alt rock/dream pop group from Sweden and today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Constant Smile’ which was released on the 25th September 2020 and is going to be featured on their upcoming EP. ‘Constant Smile’ fades in slowly with an ambient guitar riff that breaks for just … Continue reading Single Review: Bling Rodent – Constant Smile
Single Review: Victoria Moralez – Eyes Off The Prize
Victoria Moralez is an artist who hails from Sweden and a female vocalist who is leading the path for European female pop. She is taking giant leaps with each release, and her new release comes with a potency which is challenging to resist. 'Eyes Off The Prize' is a message about having what you cannot … Continue reading Single Review: Victoria Moralez – Eyes Off The Prize
Food Review: Daim (Various Flavours)
Daim is a chocolate confectionery product originally made by Swedish Chocolate brand Marabou, who later merged with Freia, their equivalent company in Norway, both companies were owned by Johan Throne Holst. This merged company continued to produce the various products including Daim, and in 1993 they were purchased by Kraft Foods, noted for brands such as … Continue reading Food Review: Daim (Various Flavours)
Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone
Vola Tila is an Alternative/Indie/Pop band from Stockholm, Sweden made up of Richard Andersson and Johannes Henrikson. Today I will be reviewing their single ‘All Alone’ which was released on the 13th December 2019. ‘All Alone’ has a very atmospheric, electronic intro that swells and builds around you, becoming subtly more complex, and easing you … Continue reading Single Review: Vola Tila – All Alone
Single Review: The False Shepherd – Pick Your Poison
The False Shepherd is a six piece metalcore/hardcore band from Stockholm, Sweden made up of Sebastian on Vocals, Gramoz on Vocals, Robert on Lead Guitar, Jack on Harmonic Guitar, Robin on Bass and Jimmie on Drums. ‘Pick Your Poison’ hammers out the gate, all heavy and dark, with a phenomenal guitar line, that’s matched only … Continue reading Single Review: The False Shepherd – Pick Your Poison
EP Review: My Own Co-Pilot – Textures
My Own Co-Pilot was Formed in 2017 in Gothenburg, Sweden by Michal Kosinski, and combines classic emo and alternative rock music. Michal wrote and recorded the music for My Own Co-pilot alongside vocalist Derrek Siemieniuk. Today I’ll be reviewing their debut EP ‘Textures’ which was released on July 14, 2018. ‘Exit You’ opens with some … Continue reading EP Review: My Own Co-Pilot – Textures
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