New kid on the blog

Hello folks!

My name Eric Sjoberg, a new member of the Who Needs Radio?-team. Thanks to the blessing of internet I will - in spite of my peripheral location in northern Europe - from now on bring you weekly posts here at WNR. Hopefully you will find these to your likings. I mean, I know Acid House Kings have had LOT of attention in the blogosphere for the last year or so but we still have a few Swedish gems waiting for your attention. Also I want to state this right away, English is not my mother tongue so unless you all want to learn Swedish, you will just have to do with some linguistic and grammatical mishaps. I really just want to say that I am thrilled about being here and let's get down to business!


Dreamboy has been around for a while in Sweden (and Japan) and I think it is time for them to be properly presented to a greater audience. Dreamboy makes beautiful powerpop (think Weezer, but less noisy and staccato) with uncomplicated lyrics and melodies. They formed in Solna (just outside of Stockholm) and were due to release a full-length album in Sweden this fall, but after some problems with their record company it has been postponed. I have seen them live on several occasions and they always deliver a great show. Fredrik is truly a great drummer and I can't stop worrying that someday Ludwigs lungs are going to crack. He has got the perfect voice for the kind of music they are playing and you can really se that he (and the whole band) loves being on stage. Oh and a tip, you can buy some EPs from their website.

But enough talking (or writing?) for now, here are some songs for you to enjoy.

The Big Question
Uncalled For

- Eric