Sweet
from Forbidden Items [LP] by Cat Princess
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumCat Princess' debut LP 'Forbidden Items' [RLR011] on 12'' black vinyl limited to 200 copies via Rama Lama Records.
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about
Uppsala quintet Cat Princess formed at a New Year's party and debuted only days after playing at guitarist Robin's birthday party. Singer Nils joined the gang after drummer Victor claimed Nils was
"a diamond in the rough" of a front-man. Just as spontaneous as the band's birth are their music. On February 25th the catchy Sweet is released, "an ode to the endless pursuit of peace" and the first single from Cat Princess' long-awaited debut album Forbidden Items.
Sweet comes a year after their last single, the retro banging Fly on Your Wall, which was followed by the band's debut London show and a support slot for synth legends OMD. It's a look into Cat Princess at their most dance-friendly and one of the brightest cuts from the upcoming LP which took a majority of 2018 to make. The result is an eclectic art rock mix consisting, equally put together by the bands' influences spanning from 80s new wave to contemporary greats.
Nils Krång, lyricist of the track, tells the story of Sweet:
"Straight away in our catchy first single Sweet, the lyrics narrates from the point of view of a person that has regained their senses recently,
from having had a long "black out".
As sung through the lyrics, the experience shows itself through the return of the sense of
vision, (night lights turned on, completely), the reflections of recent experiences (how long was I out for?), saying goodbye to the past (goodbye different time),
amongst other themes that coincide with change happening in life, or coincide with being in a state of peace.
It's an ode to the endless pursuit of peace.
Lyrics in the verses are moving forward quickly, almost rapping,
then comes a more relaxed singing in the chorus, down in the groove with the instruments.
Musically, <Sweet> is straight-on, funky, viby, dancy, feedback-y, a sunny tune with a puls-y, rhythmic, percussion section,
punchy, moving drums, touchy cymbals, a cocky bass line, uniting with the vocals in the verses,
catchy guitar tones beautiful enough to make unicorns cry, and dubbed vocals with crazy editing and effects. Just as good of a dance tune, just as good of a chilltune.
Listen and queue and dance to it and you’ll soon hear from us again"
Cat Princess' sound have been crafted since their 2016 debut EP Please Me which received positive reviews from Swedish magazines GAFFA and HYMN, stating that their explosive combination of modern indie pop and 80's art-pop channeled the spirit of David Bowie and Talking Heads. The band later signed to Rama Lama Records which re-released the EP on cassette. The quintet has since the EP shared stage with acts like Pale Honey, Magic Potion and Cloud Nothings as well as playing frequently on the Stockholm indie scene and a international appearance in Copenhagen and London.
Fly on Your Wall and b-side Marxist with a Twist followed in 2017, two fine representations of the band's live intensity and a powerful showcase of their uniquely flavoured indie pop which have been compared to the energetic early days of Franz Ferdinand. Front man Nils Krång's thrilling, almost psychotic, vocal performance adds something even more special to the band's unique sound. A sound which during the band's young career already has developed from the more standard indie pop-ish early singles to a fusion of 80's art rock and modern indie influences resulting in the danceable chaotic sound that's shown on the upcoming album.
Sweet is out on all platforms February 25 via Rama Lama Records (Melby, Delsbo Beach Club, Chez Ali etc.). Debut LP Forbidden Items is out May 17 on all platforms and limited vinyl. Cat Princess consist of Nils Krång (vocals, synth), Robin Åberg (guitar), Robert Lanneborn (guitar), Isabelle Friberg (bass) and Victor Klint (drums).
"a diamond in the rough" of a front-man. Just as spontaneous as the band's birth are their music. On February 25th the catchy Sweet is released, "an ode to the endless pursuit of peace" and the first single from Cat Princess' long-awaited debut album Forbidden Items.
Sweet comes a year after their last single, the retro banging Fly on Your Wall, which was followed by the band's debut London show and a support slot for synth legends OMD. It's a look into Cat Princess at their most dance-friendly and one of the brightest cuts from the upcoming LP which took a majority of 2018 to make. The result is an eclectic art rock mix consisting, equally put together by the bands' influences spanning from 80s new wave to contemporary greats.
Nils Krång, lyricist of the track, tells the story of Sweet:
"Straight away in our catchy first single Sweet, the lyrics narrates from the point of view of a person that has regained their senses recently,
from having had a long "black out".
As sung through the lyrics, the experience shows itself through the return of the sense of
vision, (night lights turned on, completely), the reflections of recent experiences (how long was I out for?), saying goodbye to the past (goodbye different time),
amongst other themes that coincide with change happening in life, or coincide with being in a state of peace.
It's an ode to the endless pursuit of peace.
Lyrics in the verses are moving forward quickly, almost rapping,
then comes a more relaxed singing in the chorus, down in the groove with the instruments.
Musically, <Sweet> is straight-on, funky, viby, dancy, feedback-y, a sunny tune with a puls-y, rhythmic, percussion section,
punchy, moving drums, touchy cymbals, a cocky bass line, uniting with the vocals in the verses,
catchy guitar tones beautiful enough to make unicorns cry, and dubbed vocals with crazy editing and effects. Just as good of a dance tune, just as good of a chilltune.
Listen and queue and dance to it and you’ll soon hear from us again"
Cat Princess' sound have been crafted since their 2016 debut EP Please Me which received positive reviews from Swedish magazines GAFFA and HYMN, stating that their explosive combination of modern indie pop and 80's art-pop channeled the spirit of David Bowie and Talking Heads. The band later signed to Rama Lama Records which re-released the EP on cassette. The quintet has since the EP shared stage with acts like Pale Honey, Magic Potion and Cloud Nothings as well as playing frequently on the Stockholm indie scene and a international appearance in Copenhagen and London.
Fly on Your Wall and b-side Marxist with a Twist followed in 2017, two fine representations of the band's live intensity and a powerful showcase of their uniquely flavoured indie pop which have been compared to the energetic early days of Franz Ferdinand. Front man Nils Krång's thrilling, almost psychotic, vocal performance adds something even more special to the band's unique sound. A sound which during the band's young career already has developed from the more standard indie pop-ish early singles to a fusion of 80's art rock and modern indie influences resulting in the danceable chaotic sound that's shown on the upcoming album.
Sweet is out on all platforms February 25 via Rama Lama Records (Melby, Delsbo Beach Club, Chez Ali etc.). Debut LP Forbidden Items is out May 17 on all platforms and limited vinyl. Cat Princess consist of Nils Krång (vocals, synth), Robin Åberg (guitar), Robert Lanneborn (guitar), Isabelle Friberg (bass) and Victor Klint (drums).
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track released February 25, 2019
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