Two years ago, Swedish psychedelic rock band
Dungen were most likely known in the U.S. to only a handful of psych fanatics and Scandophiles (We know that might not be the term, but you get the point). But as word of their fourth album
Ta Det Lungt began to spread around the blogosphere and into indie rock retail, the quartet quickly became Band du Jour and
Lungt rightfully found its way on numerous end-of-year lists. After prolonged tours in both the U.S. and Europe, the band needed a breather, choosing to leave the buzz world and record
Tio Bitar (Ten Pieces) last year. Alternately expanding and contracting on the ideas laid out on
Lungt, Bitar is more than merely a worthy successor to
Lung; Its a fully-formed album whose best moments are equally as blissful as its predecessor. In a candid interview, guitarist
Reine Fiske tells Baeble about the conflicts and hostilities that can accompany fame and how his band overcame them. Or have they?
KEEP READING -
Jason Newman
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Tio Bitar is out now on
Kemado Records. For more info, check out the bands Myspace link
HERE and Official Site
HERE