Photo by Pavla Kopecna
My introduction to Swedish quintet Those Dancing Days came by way of the Daniel Eskils directed clip for their tune “Hitten.” From the moment it began rolling I was convinced these girls had merely been cast to portray a band for the purpose of the video as they couldn’t possibly be a real band that just so happened to look that strikingly beautiful and perfect together. Life really works that way? Apparently. Those Dancing Days totally perpetuate the Swedish stereotype of everyone looking impossibly pleasing to the eye, with which I have no problem. I think bands are the best thing going for both the Swedish tourism and export industry right now.
Anyway, more so than “Hitten,” the five-piece’s title track is where it’s at – all retro, dance-y and girl-grouptastic goodness. Those Dancing Days just may be my must-catch act for this year’s SXSW fest.
Those Dancing Days – Those Dancing Days
