Impattosonoro.it (Italy): 'an expansion of post-rock between Mogwai, Explosions in the sky and Under Byen, with influences from electronic godfathers Autechre and Aphex Twin.'
The Washington Post (USA):
'People who do venture out to see Syme, will be rewarded with a fantastic head-trip'
The Norwegian band Syme creates pop music at the meeting point between melody and noise. Cacophonous guitar sounds, ethereal synths and a hypnotic groove prevail throughout their sound, which is always welded to a well-tuned pop melody.
The band is currently in the studio working on the eagerly awaited followup to 2005’s critically acclaimed tour de force ‘Swing Swing’ (Karisma/Tuba). With the working title ‘No Spark, No Heart’ Syme’s second album will present a focused, lighter, but always spectacular musical landscape, and will be released in Norway in 2008.
Undressmerobot.com(USA):
'Coming out of nowhere from Norway, these suckers made one of the best and most eclectic indie rock albums i've heard in a long while. Swing Swing is a journey, not just a CD. Syme’s music is a breath of fresh air in a world where almost all music is easily jammed into fixed genres. I live for this kind of music, and this album easily tops my 2005 list.'
– Graded A+ & 1 album of 2005
Aftenposten:
'A varied album and a great surprise (...) One of the best arguments to stop categorizing music I have heard in a long time' 5/6
Bergens Avisen:
'Swing Swing is an exceptionally strong and varied debut album, displaying their talent for both dreamy pop and explosive noise rock.' 5/6
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LATE, VIDAR! YOU ARE CATCHING UP DRUMMER BOY! MISS YA MORE THAN YOU KNOW... U'RE FAVORITTE SOUTHERN PRINCESS. SOUNDS GOOD ANYWAY...BE GOOD! MEAN IT, WHEN I SAY MISS YA!
Groovy. I'll sort of be all over Europe and now I have a reason to visit Norway for the first time! No more snus though... God, that was an awful experience =P Have a wonderful rest of the tour in The States and a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
It was a pleasure meeting you guys-- you're all so kind!--and dancing to your set while I had to watch the backstage door (there are witnesses and embarassing situations where I got caught rocking out to prove this =P). I hope you can make it back next near. Or perhaps, if you're touring Europe anytime this summer, I can catch another show as a bonified audience member this time.
sorry for the late reply. yes u guys rock! ur music is so awesome. yes i will support you. hows your weekend? still busy? its st patricks day on monday. did u guys go out drinking?
Hey! Thanks for the add! I was just profile jumping and I luckily found you guys! You guys have an amazing sound... i love it! I really wish I could make it this weekend! If not, I hope you all have a great show and have fun! much love~
mange takk for innbydelsen, men eg tror eg sende damå istedet. Hu ska te NYC med kunstskolen. De skolle visst sjekk ud et bænd som hette saim eller syme eller u know, någe sånt...
