Band Names That Sound Too Much Alike
When our esteemed designer Josh Baker heard that Dignan was playing in our studio, he thought Dungen was coming in. Fortunately, both bands are awesome so he wasn’t disappointed—just a little confused. But it got us thinking about other bands with names that are too much alike. Here are our favorites:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMexican Summer record club features Dungen, more
Following in the footsteps of Sub Pop, Merge and many others... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDungen: 4
This Swedish quartet’s fourth album contains 10 concise but full-bodied... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsDungen's 4 gets full stream, commentary
The release of Dungen's 4 next week sees the Swedish group unleash more melodic psychedelia, this time with further jazzy twinges and ethereal, orchestrated flourishes. And according to helmsman Gustav Ejstes, the group is evolving along with its music. "I’m a control freak, but I have a lot of confidence in these guys now, where I can present a song and ask what they would contribute to it.” Ejstes told self-titled. "I might still say, ‘You should play a little more like this,’ but I am open [to ideas]."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDungen to release 4th album
On the heels of its 2007 full-length Tio Bitar, Swedish psych band Dungen has set a fall release for new album 4.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDungen
Given the current invasion of quirky, colorful indie-pop bands from Sweden... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesDungen announce new album
They’re back with more psychedelia, Swedish style Dungen will release a new album May 1 on Kemado Records, though they apparently can’t decide what to call it. The untitled record will be multi-instrumentalist and mastermind Gustav Ejstes’ first album since 2004’s Ta Det Lugnt. Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. Familj 3. Gör Det Nu 4. Caroline 5. Du Ska Inte Tro Att Det Ordnar Sig 6. Mon Amour 7. Så Blev Det Bestämt 8. Ett Skäl Att Trivas 9. Svart Är Himlen 10. En Gång I År Kom Det En Tår Related links: Official Dungen site Dungen on MySpace Kemado Records... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBand of the Week: Dungen
Everything about Dungen (pronounced "doon-yen") seems exotic... read more
Found in: Music, Features
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