Familjen (Sweden)
Familjen, which means “the family” in Swedish, is the name used for the solo electronic music project of Johan T Karlsson. They are part of the thriving Scandanavian electronic scene along with Robyn, Annie, Dungen, Royksopp and The Knife.
Their debut album Det snurrar i min skalle was released on Tellé Records, the label that introduced the world to Datarock, Röyksopp, Annie and Kings of Convenience. Wearing their influences clearly on the outside of the record sleeve, you will easily hear that Familjen have listened to plenty of Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, Daft Punk, Primal Scream and Happy Mondays in their time. The album was described by Amazon as “Hacienda in springtime, Mylo on downers, Rex The Dog’s soundsystem and A Guy Called Gerald’s dreams”. The title track “Det snurrar in min skalle” (It’s Spinning In My Head) featured a video made by Johan Söderberg which has had over ½ a million views on YouTube and received a Swedish Grammy Award. Whilst the song itself has been on high rotation on Triple J.
Up until now Familjen live performances were Johan with a mic cable around his neck, pushing his black box, dancing and switching things on n’ off, but recently it was decided that his close friend Andreas Tilliander, will join in on samplers and machines.
Familjen, they’re from Sveden, ya … expect cute-as-a-button joyous electronic jems to jump around to as they support Ladytron on their national tour as well as playing all the Parklife Festival dates except Perth.
Tour
ADELAIDE
Saturday 27th September
Parklife Festival
MELBOURNE
Sunday 28th September
Parklife Festival
SYDNEY
Monday 29th September - SOLD OUT
supporting Ladytron
Metro Theatre (All Ages). 624 George Street, Sydney
SYDNEY
Tuesday 30th September
supporting Ladytron
Metro Theatre (All Ages). 624 George Street, Sydney
BRISBANE
Wednesday 1st October
supporting Ladytron
The Tivoli. 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley
Tickets $50 + bf from Ticketek
MELBOURNE
Thursday 2nd October
supporting Ladytron
The Corner Hotel. 57 Swan Street, Richmond
Tickets $50 + bf from cornerhotel.com
MELBOURNE
Friday 3rd October
supporting Ladytron
The Corner Hotel. 57 Swan Street, Richmond
BRISBANE
Saturday 4th October
Parklife Festival
SYDNEY
Saturday 5th October
Parklife Festival
Press
“Kitsune-style electro-pop”
Time Off
“Digitalism on laughing gas, or Joakim on Ritalin”
Zebra
Media
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