Song Of The Week

I'm about a week behind with this, but I love Swedish music. Adore. I searched record stores in 2007 to find imports of the Robyn CD before anyone in the U.S. (including Katy Perry) seemed to think of her as anything more that a one hit wonder (see "Show me Love"). I then put her song "Handle Me" on every mix I made for 6 months, whether or not I thought the mix recipient would like it.

There are so many things going on in the Swedish music scene, and they've been going on for a while. For example, Britney's song "...Baby, One More Time" was written and produced by her frequent collaborator Max Martin, who just happens to be Swedish. Point is, there is a lot of Swedish-ness going on, and it is frequently great. I love poking around trying to find new Swedish bands and artists. I came across this group, and fell in love.

Sometimes I hear a song, and then I have to listen to it 8 more times just to process all the emotions it makes me feel. I know this song has been around for about 3 years, but I still fall in love with it every time I hear it. The trio, Fredrik, is always interesting, and in honor of their new album (which it looks like you can already download on itunes), I am declaring their song "Black Fur" song of the week.

xoxo

zuzu

p.s. there might be another song of the week this week, because i am so late!