Friday, November 11 2011
Opeth + Katatonia: 2011 October 16 - Portland
A surprisingly short concert for a band like Opeth, this Portland show was nonetheless a strong demonstration of how Opeth came to make an album like Heritage. This, foiled with the brutal heaviness of Katatonia, made for one fine evening of Swedish music.
Tuesday, August 2 2011
Graveyard: Hisingen Blues
The Swedish retro-rockers return with a an assured, surprisingly nuanced second album.
Tuesday, June 7 2011
20 Questions: Fredrik
Sweden's noted art-rockers Fredrik are setting themselves up for a big break, and as we find out, they provide great insight on how to pass along advice, what the Swedish winter does to your blood, and the joys of singing to your morning coffee . . .
Friday, August 6 2010
Would a ‘Society Without God’ Be Hell on Earth? Or Would It Be Like Scandinavia?
"Without religion, society is doomed." Discuss.
Thursday, July 22 2010
A Mastery of Grand and Fine Details in ‘Everlasting Moments’
Jan Troell's exploration of the nuts and bolts of old-school photography feels particularly archaic and his imagery achingly nostalgic.
Friday, December 18 2009
Our Hearts Still Beat For You: An Interview with Anna Ternheim
Last fall, Anna Ternheim sat down with PopMatters to discuss her music, Sweden, and being on the road before her show at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago. Pictures by Kirstie Shanley and Thomas Hauner
Sunday, August 23 2009
Jaqee: Kokoo Girl
The album bounces with nuttiness in the ska sense of the word.
Wednesday, February 27 2008
Pascal: Galgberget
Galgberget is nothing revolutionary, but it's full of heart and commitment.
Tuesday, August 28 2007
Aly Bain and Ale Möller: Beyond the Stacks
Like many sequels, it gives you more of the same but you don't mind at all because you enjoyed everything so much the first time around that you didn't really want it to change.
