{"id":12942,"date":"2020-04-24T16:58:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=12942"},"modified":"2020-04-24T17:00:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T17:00:56","slug":"indie-rock-veterans-easy-release-day-for-night-single-ahead-of-radical-innocence-lp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/04\/24\/indie-rock-veterans-easy-release-day-for-night-single-ahead-of-radical-innocence-lp\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie rock veterans EASY release ‘Day For Night’ single ahead of ‘Radical Innocence’ LP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahead of releasing their new album ‘Radical Innocence’<\/strong><\/a> via A Turntable Friend Records<\/a><\/strong>, Sweden’s celebrated 90s indie rock darlings Easy<\/strong><\/a> present the single ‘Day For Night’<\/strong><\/a>, a powerfully catchy track highly reminiscent of True Faith-era New Order or the Bernard Sumner \/ Johnny Marr offshoot Electronica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accompanying clever and beautiful animated video was produced by Ian Holmes<\/strong>, who also created the video for the lead track ‘Crystal Waves’<\/strong><\/a>, released on February 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the early 1990s, Easy was one of Sweden’s most notable indie groups. This year marks the 30-year anniversary of their highly acclaimed debut ‘Magic Seed’ LP<\/strong><\/a>, a critical success that spawned three alternative hit singles: ‘Castle Train’, ‘He Brings the Honey’ <\/strong>and ‘Horoscope’<\/strong>. The group also frequently toured Britain and Europe. While their ambitious ‘Sun Years’ LP<\/strong> (1994) had less of an impact, singles ‘Never Seen a Star’<\/strong> and ‘Listen to the Bells’ <\/strong>clearly demonstrated that the band had taken several musical steps forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy suddenly disbanded in 1994, with members becoming involved in other projects. The mark they left was notable – when returning to Sweden years later, they found a new Indie scene full of bands inspired by their uniqueness and success, having toured all over Europe with bands like The Gun Club, The House of Love, Lush, The Charlatans <\/strong>and The Jesus and Mary Chain<\/strong>. Easy had something special with elements from pop history – the perfect combination of Sonic Youth-like intensity and the sweet harmonies of The Beach Boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2010, the group reunited with the original line-up, consisting of Johan Holmlund (vocals), Rikard Jormin (bass), Tommy Dannefjord (drums), Tommy Ericson <\/strong>and Anders Peterson<\/strong> (guitars). The reunion spawned the albums ‘Popcorn Graffiti’ <\/strong>(2012) and ‘Swimming With the Beast’<\/strong> (2014), marking a new era of inspiration for the band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ‘Radical Innocence’ LP is Easy’s first new album in a decade. It is also the band’s third release via German label A Turntable Friend Records<\/strong><\/a>, the first being the‘Magic Seed’ LP<\/strong><\/a> reissue in 2017 and the 2018 release of ‘A Heartbeat from Eternity’<\/strong><\/a>, a user-friendly compilation of the two previous albums, along with the fresh new single ‘Ask the Sky’<\/strong>. The group played live shows in the UK and Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a songwriting-production cycle that began in late 2018, the band worked with legendary producer Pat Collier<\/strong>, who was responsible for many of their favourite records, at his Perry Vale Studios<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> in London. Everything has come full circle with the band returning to the British capital, where they recorded their debut album 30 years earlier – kind of a new start on the band’s path towards creating perfect pop songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Radical Innocence’ is an 8-track offering and their most ambitious album to date. Here, Easy is being easy. The songs are coherent and more refined than on previous albums. This new album also involves a new member –\u00a0Ingvar Larsson<\/strong>, moog and keyboard master for post-punk outfits\u00a0Camouflage\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Dogsmile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working with Collier and Larsson helped the band to further refine their sound, achieving organic pop songs with sweet melodies, sharp guitars, impactful drumming, and clever lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Day For Night’ is now available across digital stores and streaming platforms, such as Spotify<\/strong><\/a>. The ‘Radical Innocence’ LP will be released on May 1 and will be available on CD and digitally. It can be ordered via Bandcamp<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CREDITS<\/strong>
Johan Holmlund – lead vocal
Tommy Ericson – guitar
Anders Petersson – guitar
Rikard Jormin – bass
Tommy Dannefjord – drums
Ingvar Larsson – keyboards
Lyrics and music written by Easy
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Pat Collier at Perry Vale Studios<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Day For Night’<\/strong> https:\/\/youtu.be\/ Ducy4JvciLo<\/a>
‘Crystal Waves’ <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/y02Z9wjT4NM<\/a>
Bandcamp<\/strong> https:\/\/easy-sweden.bandcamp.com\/album\/radical-innocence<\/a>
Spotify<\/strong> https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0DjECvHwnn8WAvqMWflvB5<\/a>
Apple Music<\/strong> https:\/\/music.apple.com\/ca\/album\/radical-innocence\/1501260022<\/a>
Soundcloud<\/strong> https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user- 184628920\/crystal-waves\/s- ht2eA<\/a>
Ask The Sky<\/strong> https:\/\/youtu.be\/MUjF6DXH15Y<\/a>
Cloud Chamber <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/s7DZqH09C98<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep up with Easy<\/strong>
Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Bandcamp<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Store<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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