The Concretes
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The Concretes are a popular Swedish
indie pop
band from Stockholm
, currently composed of eight members.
, 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. "You Can't Hurry Love
", also from their debut album, has been heavily used in major motion pictures and other films. Their second album, In Colour, was released in 2006. It was followed shortly after by the departure of lead singer Victoria Bergsman
, who has since moved on to her solo project, Taken By Trees
. Lisa Milberg now provides lead vocals for the band, both on stage and on the band's third album Hey Trouble
, released early 2007.
In 2007, The Concretes recorded a cover version of Take That
's "Back for Good" for Engine Room Recordings
' compilation album Guilt by Association
, released September 2007.
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.
The Concretes have recently announced that they are in the process of recording their fourth album, WYWH set to be released in October 2010. The first single released was Good Evening.
Lisa Milberg also makes music on her own, under the name Milberg. Her first solo album was released in 2009.
Former members:
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
band from Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, currently composed of eight members.
History
The Concretes began with Victoria BergsmanVictoria Bergsman
Victoria Bergsman is a Swedish songwriter, musician, and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes from 1995 to 2006. Since announcing her departure from the band on 24 July 2006 she has been recording for her new solo project Taken by Trees...
, 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
The Concretes (album)
The Concretes is the debut self-titled album by the Swedish band The Concretes, first released in Sweden in 2003, and released internationally in 2004...
, "Say Something New
Say Something New
-Release history:*CD-single LFCD009, Scandinavian release*CD-promo LFCDDJ010, UK promo*CD-single LFCD010, UK release*12" vinyl, LFE010, UK release-Charts:...
", has been featured on a number of television advertisements in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for Target. "You Can't Hurry Love
You Can't Hurry Love (Concretes song)
"You Can't Hurry Love" is a song by Swedish band The Concretes from their debut album The Concretes. Its original Scandinavian release as a single was in 2003. It was re-released in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2004...
", also from their debut album, has been heavily used in major motion pictures and other films. Their second album, In Colour, was released in 2006. It was followed shortly after by the departure of lead singer Victoria Bergsman
Victoria Bergsman
Victoria Bergsman is a Swedish songwriter, musician, and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes from 1995 to 2006. Since announcing her departure from the band on 24 July 2006 she has been recording for her new solo project Taken by Trees...
, who has since moved on to her solo project, Taken By Trees
Taken By Trees
Taken by Trees is the solo project of Victoria Bergsman, former lead singer for the Concretes. The act's debut album Open Field was released on 18 June 2007...
. Lisa Milberg now provides lead vocals for the band, both on stage and on the band's third album Hey Trouble
Hey Trouble
Hey Trouble is the third studio album by The Concretes, and their first after the departure of lead vocalist Victoria Bergsman. It was preceded by the release of the single "Kids" on March 14, 2007.-Track listing:#"Hey Trouble" – 1:27...
, released early 2007.
In 2007, The Concretes recorded a cover version of Take That
Take That
Take That are a British five-piece vocal pop group comprising Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the lead singer and primary songwriter...
's "Back for Good" for Engine Room Recordings
Engine Room Recordings
Engine Room Recordings is an independent record label with a roster of Indie rock and Alternative rock musicians. Beyond marketing and distribution for its artists, the label does booking and artist management....
' compilation album Guilt by Association
Guilt by Association (album)
Guilt by Association Vol. 1 is a compilation album released September 4, 2007 by Engine Room Recordings. It features indie rock artists covering well-known pop and R&B songs.-Overview:...
, released September 2007.
Maria Eriksson is also half of the band Heikki, with guitarist Jari Haapalainen
Jari Haapalainen
Jari Haapalainen, born 1971 in Luleå, is a Swedish musician, songwriter and producer. He currently resides in a cottage in Tumba outside Stockholm...
. They released their self-titled debut, a mini-CD, in Scandinavia in 2002. The follow-up, Heikki 2, appeared in 2004.
The Concretes have recently announced that they are in the process of recording their fourth album, WYWH set to be released in October 2010. The first single released was Good Evening.
Lisa Milberg also makes music on her own, under the name Milberg. Her first solo album was released in 2009.
Group members
Current members:- Maria Eriksson – guitar, lead and backup vocals
- Martin Hansson – bass, backup vocals
- Ulrik Janusson – horns, piano, backup vocals
- Lisa Milberg – drums, lead and backup vocals
- Dante Kinnunen - drums
- Per Nyström – organ, backup vocals
- Ludvig Rylander – horns, piano and backing vocals
- Daniel Värjö – guitar, mandolin, backup vocals
Former members:
- Victoria BergsmanVictoria BergsmanVictoria Bergsman is a Swedish songwriter, musician, and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes from 1995 to 2006. Since announcing her departure from the band on 24 July 2006 she has been recording for her new solo project Taken by Trees...
– lead vocals
Selected discography
- BoyoubetterunowBoyoubetterunowBoyoubetterunow is a compilation by Swedish pop band The Concretes as well as their first major release. The album consists of the band's first two EPs, Limited Edition and Lipstick Edition, both previously released in 1999...
(2000) - The ConcretesThe Concretes (album)The Concretes is the debut self-titled album by the Swedish band The Concretes, first released in Sweden in 2003, and released internationally in 2004...
(2003) - LayourbattleaxedownLayourbattleaxedownLayourbattleaxedown is a compilation album by the Swedish band The Concretes consisting of b-sides and rarities from the British singles and EPs pertaining to their debut release The Concretes, that was released on July 26, 2005 in the United States .This album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top...
(2005) - In Colour (2006)
- Hey TroubleHey TroubleHey Trouble is the third studio album by The Concretes, and their first after the departure of lead vocalist Victoria Bergsman. It was preceded by the release of the single "Kids" on March 14, 2007.-Track listing:#"Hey Trouble" – 1:27...
(2007) - WYWH (2010)
External links
- Official site
- The Concretes at Astralwerks
- The Concretes. Ychl Video at Tv-Click
- Interview with Lisa & Ludvig from The Concretes - ZME Music, Jul 14