THE CONCRETES

'The Concretes' are a popular Swedish indie pop band, currently composed of seven members. Much of their music focuses on simple melodies embellished with heavy orchestration. The departure of lead vocalist and contributing composer Victoria Bergsman was announced on July 24, 2006.^[1]

Contents

History

Group members

Discography

References

External links

History

The Concretes began with Victoria Bergsman, Maria Eriksson, and Lisa Milberg. Since their formation in 1995, they have gradually acquired new members, growing into an eight piece band. They also have a number of "Honorary Concretes" who play on their records.
One of their songs from their debut album ''The Concretes'', "Say Something New", has been featured on a number of television advertisements in the United States for Target. Another of their songs "Chico", has been remixed by Australian electronic artists The Avalanches.
Maria Eriksson is also half of the band Heikki, with guitarist Jari Haapalainen. They released their self-titled debut, a mini-CD, in Scandinavia in 2002. The follow-up, ''Heikki 2'', appeared in 2004.
On July 24, 2006 Victoria Bergsman left the band and began working on her solo project Taken By Trees. Lisa Milberg took over lead vocal duties on stage, and on the band's third album ''Hey Trouble''.
In 2007, The Concretes recorded a cover version of Take That's "Back for Good" for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt By Association, set to be released this September.

Group members

'Current members:'

★ Maria Eriksson – guitar, lead and backup vocals

★ Martin Hansson – bass, backup vocals

★ Ulrik Karlsson – horns, piano, backup vocals

★ Lisa Milberg – drums, lead and backup vocals

★ Per Nyström – organ, backup vocals

★ Ludvig Rylander – horns, piano and backing vocals

★ Daniel Värjö – guitar, mandolin, backup vocals
'Former members:'

★ Victoria Bergsman – lead vocals

Discography

'Studio albums:'

★ ''The Concretes'', released 2003 in Sweden; 2004 internationally.

★ ''The Concretes in Colour'', released March 13, 2006 in the UK; April 4, 2006 in the US.

★ ''Hey Trouble'', released 2007.
'Compilations:'

★ ''Boyoubetterunow'', released 2000; comprising their first two EPs.

★ ''Layourbattleaxedown'', released July 26, 2005; b-sides/rarities compilation.
'EPs:'

★ ''Limited Edition'' (1999)

★ ''Lipstick Edition'' (1999)

★ ''Nationalgeographic'' (2001)
'Singles:'

★ "Forces" (2002)

★ "You Can't Hurry Love" (2003)

★ "Warm Night" (2003)

★ "Say Something New" (2004)

★ "Seems Fine" (2004)

★ "Chico" (2004)

★ "Lady December" (2004)

★ "Chosen One" (2006)

★ "On the Radio" (2006)

★ "Kids" (2007)

References

1. Victoria Bergsman Leaves The Concretes, Pitchfork Media.

External links

★ Official site

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★ Discography

★ The Concretes at Astralwerks

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★ Interview with Victoria Bergsman at Lunapark6