UNIVERSAL POPLAB began life on a dull January day in 2002 when vocalist Christer Lundberg and producer Paul Lachenardière shook hands over a couple of beers and a vegetarian meal, agreeing on plans to create a shimmering spectacle of synthpop art.
February 2004 marked the release of their self-titled debut album. Several singles from it such as "New Baby Boom", "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" and "Dice Roller" - achieved chart success.
With the addition of new member, sound magician Hans Olsson, the band finished their second album "UPRISING", released on 29th November 2006.
Live, the band is a riot! Universal Poplab made their live debut in 2003 at the Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards, (where, two years later, they won the award for best album). UP’s dedicated following has been growing ever since.
The single releases from ”UPRISING”: "I Could Say Im Sorry", "Heart Apart" and "Fire" demonstrate the band's growing achievements and ability to permeate our heads and hearts with their insanely catchy melodies. Even a glance at their lyrics makes it clear that this is more than just a ”pretty boy” pop band…
The band recently finished working on the third UP album, ”SEEDS”, due for release in May 2008. "Fame & Hate", the first single from the new album, was released on February 6th.
Universal Poplab may not be competing for the title of coolest band on earth, but they definitely have something to say. Above all, they know how to create great electronic pop music. So I’m waiting with great excitement for their new ”SEEDS” to be sown across the world!
The only way is UP!
/Iggy Reilly
March, 2008
For more information, please visit the official Universal Poplab site: www.universalpoplab.com
I received my signed copy of "Seeds" and it's amazing!!!
My favourite tracks at this moment are "Pearl"(I want it to be the third single! I love these poppie and "erasure-esque" Universal Poplab tracks like "Heart Appart") and "Don't believe the hype" (It's fantastic the way this track grows and grows while you listen it).
You'll always have an U.P. fan in Barcelona. Best wishes!!!
Vårt debutalbum är på väg! "Digipop" kommer i september.
Nu har vi vår första singel ute. (radiopoppiga) "I am Entertainer" Den finns på vår sida men också att ladda ner gratis hos skivbolaget http://www. mondonuevo. se
Lyssna gärna och kom med feedback. Det vore snällt :)
Hoppas ni har det bra! Kramar & Lycka /Natalie & Lotta i SFT
Morning poplab! i loved your new album! my favorit was maximum city! I can almost say that you are best swedish band of synthpop! The singer is outstanding!
