On My Way to Canada

I've written about the Sweet Serenades before. They're from Sweden, but I thought their sound was very Canadian. It's a rock sound with lots of handclaps, upbeat melodies with just enough cynicism to take them seriously. It's so much fun, I've been playing their songs on repeat. You must pick up a copy of their LP Balcony Cigarettes!

Anyways, back to the main point. Look at this press shot. Checkered shirts. Lumberjack attire. Gruff facial hair. Coniferous trees. What's the deal? Are these boys secretly Canadian? Or does Sweden and Canada have so much in common? I mean, we both have a happenin' rock community...

Sweet Serenades - On My Way (mp3) (buy)

How Sweet it is

The Sweet Serenades are from Sweden. In my opinion, their sound has a Canadian Alt-Rock feel (Tragically Hip, Sam Roberts et. al), but at the same time there are strands of the new Canadian indie rock (ala New Pornographers, Hot hot heat etc). It's an interesting combination and it works. The curious part that they're not even from Canada! They totally sound Canadian!

Their full length yet untitled release is due out in the fall.

The Sweet Serenades - First Taste of Trouble (mp3) (buy)