When was the last time you enjoyed an accordion?

I really don't know what to think about this band. Yes, they do resemble Yann Tiersen a lot, but who says that is a bad thing? The thing is... it is almost as they had seen Le Fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain (Amelie of Montmartre) and just decided,"Hey guys, that was a great movie, and what about that score? Let's make some music for the sequel!"

Detektivbyran (The Detective bureau) are a three-piece band from Gothenburg that deserves your immediate attention. I saw them playing at the Emmaboda festival (Swedish site) last summer and that was one wonderful concert. The festival takes place literary in the middle of nowhere with nothing but woods surrounding you and the small town of Emmaboda. They were playing one evening at the smallest stage in front of a small audience but managed to create a great atmosphere. Everyone just stood there quietly, listening to the music. They are really well coordinated on stage and the melodies just seem to be floating in the air totally in sync and everything just fits perfectly together.

I reckon this is music for traveling in the evening. Staring out the window of a coach, or maybe just riding a bike on empty streets with nothing but street lights and late night strollers. And seriously, would you ever think that you would enjoy an accordion in any piece of music? Well, if you enjoy Yann Tiersen (Or Amelie) you should really check this out. And vice versa. Happy, traveling!

Detektivbyran - E18
Detektivbyran - Dansbanan
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- Eric