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1981 was a remarkable music year for the debut album of Depeche Mode, Soft Cell’s epic debut album “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret” entailing hit single “Tainted Love”, the Human League’s “Dare” album and one of the biggest hits of the 80s released by Ultravox, “Vienna”. The latter were intriguing even by the standards of the day, and the man behind it, Midge …

Sweden’s reputation for indie rock superiority has spanned decades, and it continues to deliver new great acts every year. Critically acclaimed Pale Honey are however far from being newcomers on the scene and their self-titled debut album in 2015 caught the attention of several prominent music websites, including Consequence of Sound, Stereogum and Clash.  Ahead of their debut show at the …

Signed by cult label Startracks and on Thurstons Moore’s NME list of the five most underrated bands already after the release of their debut single “Stupid”, the boisterous indie rock four-piece Rome Is Not A Town from Gothenburg have gained much media attention for their dirty, shoegazy sound and cocky attitudes on stage. Messed!Up caught up with Kajsa, Susanna, Caroline …

They’re one of many guitar bands knocking the teeth out of the UK the last years and building a massive reputation for their sheer ferocity on stage. With one EP, a few singles, loads of gigs in the UK, and supporting acts as Drenge, Kasabian and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, YONAKA signed with major record label Atlantic last year leaving the …

The last two days of the festival were already predicted to be the weakest festival days. Sure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Massive Attack and Mogwai would probably make most music nerds go nuts but if you’ve seen those bands at least seven times before there’s not much new to discover. Again, it was the up-and-coming bands that impressed …

Although it’s clear that no one – no one! – will do a better show than Nine Inch Nails did the last night, the festival Thursday had the best line-up of all days and we were looking forward to Chelsea Wolfe, Interpol, (Thee) Oh Sees, Wilkinson and My Bloody Valentine. Interpol is reviewed separately though since DJ Pappaledig has been …