Ra - Scandinavia (2015)

Swedish post-punk, similar in style to contemporary bands like Ice Age, Holograms and Eagulls (as well as earlier bands like Joy Division and Killing Joke). Dark, noisy, cold and aggressive.

"Though it may not be fair to group Nordic punk bands together based merely on the fact that they are Nordic, there are some undeniable similarities between Denmark’s Iceage, and Swedish newcomers, RA. What is it about that region that produces such dark, moody, and mysterious post-punk? Both Iceage and RA embody this nearly primordial, yet coolly nostalgic crooning attitude. However, RA is not to be interpreted on this basis alone. Despite the obvious features that group Iceage and RA together, RA clearly has their own sound. Their first full length release, Scandinavia, is evidence of that. Downtuned, layered, noisy, and punk, RA makes a statement with Scandinavia. They’re loud, full of attitude, and will be making a scene."