The Radio Dept.; Music From Scandinavia Vol. 2

Inspired by their new single, "Freddie and the Trojan Horse" due out June 4th, I decided to do a little write on The Radio Dept. This is another Scandinavian band that I've been obsessing over for about a year now. They're part of a "movement" of a new breed of shoegaze artists emerging out of Europe (coined as "newgaze") and have released quite a lot of material over a relatively short period of time. They've been together since 1995 but didn't put anything out until 2002 (on Labrador). They have a very mellow and comforting sound. I often find myself listening to their music as I fall asleep or just want to relax and be introspective. So don't expect any dance hits or huge rock anthems. This is perfect at home (or at work) listening. I discovered them via the Marie Antoinette soundtrack which was randomly dropped onto my hard drive by a Mr. Kevin Frey. I said "Hey I have most of this stuff." To which he responded "Do you got that Radio Dept.?" I was intrigued. They have 3 tracks on it. I'm excited about the new single, hopefully that means new album! I'll post the new single and their 2003 debut full-length "Lesser Matters" (which was released on XL Recording a year later). Enjoy! PS–School is coming to a close, meaning podcasts are coming soon. So hold them horses!

The Radio Dept. "Freddie and the Trojan Horse" single (pictured above)

01 Freddie and the Trojan Horse
02 Closing scene
03 The room, Tarzana

Release date: June 4

The Radio Dept. Lesser Matters (pictured right)

01 Too Soon
02 Where Damage Isn't Already Done
03 Keep On Boys
04 Why Won't You Talk About It
05 It's Been Eight Years
06 Bus
07 Slottet #2
08 1995
09 Against The Tide
10 Strange Things Will Happen
11 Your Father
12 Ewan
13 Lost And Found

full album zip – 64.6 mb | download here