Oceanen presenter: TOPS

Plats: Oceanen, Stigbergstorget
Datum: 22 juni
Insläpp: 19:00
Åldersgräns: 20 år

TOPS were formed in Montreal when song-writing duo David Carriere and Jane Penny decided to join forces with drummer Riley Fleck. Since then they have become one of the most influential underground bands of the past decade, creating a space for sophisticated pop music in the indie world.Their tendency to opt towards making straight-forward, stripped down and honest recordings lets their pop songwriting shine out in the open. With a heart firmly attached to their sleeves, their songcraft delves into the emotional intricacy of personal relationships, asking questions about power and desire. Riley Fleck’s measured drumming and David Carriere’s trademark guitar licks mesh with Marta Cikojevic’s lush keyboards. All these elements work in tandem and in service of Jane Penny’s unmistakable, wistful voice.The result of this mixture is a collection of four self-produced records and a handful of singles that cover a range of moods and a complex emotional realm while maintaining a groove and musicality. Soft rock infused pop hits flow easily, surrounded by their signature moody ballads. 

Support: UltraFlex

Ultraflex är ett interdisciplinärt samarbete mellan norska Farao och isländska Special-K. Deras debutalbum “Visions of Ultraflex” släpptes 2020 och vann Bästa Elektroniska Album i The Icelandic Music Awards år 2021. Duons sound är modernt, kitschigt med inspiration från disco, italo, 80-tals funk och oväntade jazzinslag.