Somewhere, in an unpronounceable (many umlauts, few vowels) neighborhood in Stockholm, Sweden, there must be a master class in contemporary American indie rock being taught, and were just getting the pioneers of the first graduating class. That, to me, seems the only explanation for the new rash of Swede-rock that has been waging a mellow invasion on our shores.
Our Ill Wills (Merge), the sophomore album from Shout Out Louds, is another soldier for the cause. Andbig surprisethe album was produced by secret sixth member Bjorn Yttling, from fellow Stockholm Rock U. alum Peter, Bjorn, and John. Im telling you, this has conspiracy written all over it.
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VIDEO: Shout Out Louds:: Live at Spiegeltent NYC, NY
MP3: Shout Out Louds:: Tonight I Have to Leave It Our Ill Wills
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