Irish and Swedish bands. I’m a sucker for them. Irish caused I lived there for two years (even saw Bono’s house/castle/mansion on a road nicknamed, what else, Millionaire’s Row). Swedish cause they have some unexplained disposition to creating great pop music. Is it nature or nurture? Personally, I blame ABBA.
Butterfly Explosion are Irish, are unsigned, and recently played at SXSW. One reviewer names Duran Duran, Sigur Ros, Smashing Pumpkins, and My Bloody Valentine as comparisions. While I reject the MBV link (for reasons we won’t go into here), I would add Lush as a strong starting point. “Sophia” will be on a soon-to-be released EP.
Hey, you're right with Irish and Swedish bands; a lot of them have got it going on.
But don't forget the unsigned wonders in Scotland. Bands like Futuro, Gum, Hotrod Cadets, and Amplifico. Do a Google search, and maybe post one of them up here.
i don't know, the first band i thought of when i heard these guys was slowdive. sophia is a fantastic song! great band, thanks for sharing!
It's great to know there's still some talent in Britain 🙂 I like these a lot!
…also great to know theres still some talent in Ireland 😉
i wouldnt say MBV either but some of it is kinda shoegazey.
Great Game is quite a grower(love the end).
Sophia is just beautiful!!