Monday, November 10th, 8 p.m.

Bug Jar, $5

Fredrik (sweden)
+ Andy Gilmore (rochester)
++ DJing by Michael Neault

Fredrik - 1986

Fredrik - Hei Hei

Fredrik - Angora Sleepwalking

Fredrik -

Stereogum - Band to Watch - The band says “Black Fur” is about “small wooden labyrinths, luck and the nature of animosity,” and “Alina’s Place” is about “failing to spell ‘tintinnabular’ and the tremendous hassles of growing up and finding a new home.” We say they’re about the prettiest things we’ve heard all week.

XLR8R - …it’s clear the six members are more than up for experimenting with traditional pop’s sound structure… and have leaked [black fur] to give us a taste of the multi-instrumental, harmony-laden songs we can expect when the band releases Na Na Ni on October 28.

NPR - …the ambiance of Fredrik’s debut makes it the perfect compliment to the changing leaves and darkening skies of the season.

RCRD LBL - Fredrik are drenched in optimism and so their music is some beautiful blue and green avant-folk watercolor stuff for weary folk. Seriously, it feels like this music was specifically written to make its listeners feel better…a six-strong troupe of well-wishers and do-gooders.

URB - Swedish sextet Fredrik have set out, with their own brand of transcendental folk-pop, to challenge the notion that their countrymen (and women) are only capable of producing inconsequential bubble-gum pop. Using mostly acoustic instruments, the band has developed a timeless, almost hymn-like sound that refuses to be taken lightly. Their music is touching without being weepy, always containing that heart-wrenching glimmer of hope that makes the best pop music so powerful.

Exclaim - … is one of the most beautifully arranged albums released this year.

Fredrik - 11 Years from The Kora Records on Vimeo.

Fredrik - 1986 from The Kora Records on Vimeo.