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These Modern Times is a Swedish indie rock band with a signature guitar- and synth- drenched sound. There’s no style loyalty, but a distinctive echo of new wave and a nod towards some of the heroes from the 70’s and 80’s independent music scenes.
Strong lyrical contents and melodies are important to the band. So are also the visuals, which are given playful colours and patterns. This deliberately contrasts the slight touch of melancholy that runs through music and lyrics.
Images, still or moving, are always around, initially used as backdrops during gigs to add an element of theatricality and drama.
– Images are now constantly projected at the studio walls during rehearsal as a way to spur imagination, says Kristofer Arbeus, the bands keyboard player, and art director.
Many see a certain uniqueness to the band’s approach.
– There is a three-dimensionality to the music that is a little different to other performers, especially in smaller venues. You don’t really get that mature approach to a whole package very often, says Marc The Shark, DJ at Stockholm’s Rocket 95.3 FM.
These Modern Times has released three EP:s; People Lie (2016), Pictures Of The Sky (2019) and Monsters Parade (2022). It’s first full length album is due for release in 2025.
Strong lyrical contents and melodies are important to the band. So are also the visuals, which are given playful colours and patterns. This deliberately contrasts the slight touch of melancholy that runs through music and lyrics.
Images, still or moving, are always around, initially used as backdrops during gigs to add an element of theatricality and drama.
– Images are now constantly projected at the studio walls during rehearsal as a way to spur imagination, says Kristofer Arbeus, the bands keyboard player, and art director.
Many see a certain uniqueness to the band’s approach.
– There is a three-dimensionality to the music that is a little different to other performers, especially in smaller venues. You don’t really get that mature approach to a whole package very often, says Marc The Shark, DJ at Stockholm’s Rocket 95.3 FM.
These Modern Times has released three EP:s; People Lie (2016), Pictures Of The Sky (2019) and Monsters Parade (2022). It’s first full length album is due for release in 2025.
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