Soon it´s election time in Sweden. A new government will be formed based on the results from September 19th. But what if the government was all about music, Who would be the people most suitable to be placed in government? These are my choices.
Prime minister: Jens Lekman.
Why? Clearly the best Swedish artist of the 2000s. Great both on record and live. In short, Jens Lekman rules!
Foreign minister: Victoria Bergsman (Taken by trees).
Why? She has already proved her competence abroad. Last year her great album ”East of Eden” was recorded with local musicians in Pakistan. Used to travelling and interacting with other people in foreign countries, of course this ministerial post is perfect for her!
Finance minister: Anders Wedin (Moneybrother).
Why? The name speaks for itself.
Justice minister: All band members of Love is all.
Why? If every person was filled with what this band name stands for all crimes would soon come to an end...
Defence minister: Jenny Wilson.
Why? Used to go around on stage with a rifle while she played songs from her latest album “Hardships” in 2009. Seems suitable for this post...
Education minister: Andres Lokko.
Why? Swedish music journalist Andres Lokko knows everything that is worth knowing about music. He claims the post in hard competition with fellow journalist Fredrik Strage, but the former´s love for Orange Juice is decisive.
Environment minister: Sarah Assbring (El Perro Del Mar).
Why? What a wonderful planet we would have if it was as beautiful as Sarah´s meolodies. Listen to both “From the valley to the stars” and “Love is not pop” and you will know what I mean.
Commerce minister: Johan Angergård (The Legends, Club 8, Acid House Kings, Labrador Records).
Why? Runs the record label Labrador records and is playing with several other bands. This ministerial post is of course reserved for a person this full of energy.
Integration- and gender equality minister: Annika Norlin (Hello Saferide and Säkert!).
Why? Has written brilliant songs about gender equality in both Swedish and English. Her language skills, intelligent lyrics and background as a journalist also wants me to appoint her as the government´s spokesperson.
Culture minister: Magnus Carlson (lead singer Weeping Willows).
Why? Rules night life in Stockholm. His after this summer defunct Sing-along club at Debaser and his club Bangers N´Mash are two vert good examples. In the latter he mixes the latest indie goodies with classic soul, Madchester, indie classics and a lot of other good stuff to dance to.
/ The Drumming Cat
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Hey,
SvaraRaderaThis is Chrysti and I am the independent music coordinator at Platform One Entertainment, a music and event marketing company based out of Chicago.I wanted to introduce myself and let you know I was a big fan of The Drumming Cat.
There are several artists that we work with that we felt would fit in well with the Drumming Cat community, but I specifically wanted to let you know about one of our new indie rock/ pop bands out of Denton, Tx; The Primary. I would love to get your thoughts on the leading single, “Until Then,” off of The Primary’s upcoming summer release.
www.myspace.com/theprimarymusic
Even, if The Primary isn’t your style I would still love to hear about the music you're currently into and see if there are any other artists that might fit well with your site.
In the mean time I invite you to check out our website at www.platform-1.com
Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you!
Best,
Chrysti