The product of two years of musical experimentation has culminated in what is now Pixie Carnation, a Swedish based, and yet very American sounding band. From the time that childhood friends Ola Pålsson and Tobias Hellkvist reconnected a few years ago there was an instant artistic connection, and it was only a matter of time before their sound and the band’s lineup became what it is today.
Despite it taking about a year and a half for Pålsson and Hellkvist to find like-minded musicians, Pixie Carnation has now evolved into a seven-member band and made their first recording, Fresh Poems EP.
A classic rock influenced, Americana infused, musical tapestry with orchestral elements, Fresh Poems is already resounding in the ears of American music aficionados, as evidenced by their song “When Did The Lights Go Out” being named KEXP’s song a the day on October 2nd. Drawing comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, KEXP proclaims that when the music begins, “Immediately you start to think that maybe The Boss has entered the room.”
And as Pixie Carnation’s music reaches the ears of North America this Swedish rock group is bound to find welcome listeners and loyal fans.
"...you don’t get any indication that the band is from anywhere but the U.S. as the vocal stylings come through entirely American in a way that even some U.S. bands somehow don’t seem to be able to achieve. Simply structured yet toe-tappingly catchy, “When Did The Lights Go Out” is the kind of rock song that gets its vocal melody stuck inside of your brain but you’re okay with it." -Brian Connolly, song selected by Morning Show host John Richards, KEXP.org
"...a band should ultimately be judged on the quality of their songwriting and "Fresh poems" is brilliant from start to finish" "...a fantastic new voice from the Swedish south" -Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson, itsatrap.com (9 out of 10 review)
"The future is wide open for these guys -- so very recommended" -Avi Roig of itsatrap.com
"...But there are ambitions that reach out longer than the Malmö region. Listen to the epic ending of "Fresh Poems", or "Little Sister" which touches Springsteens E Street Band from their best times in the 70's." -Carsten Holm, Danish National Radio, taken from his own personal blog.
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