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Artist description
The Straydogs is a tight pop/rock band from Uppsala, Sweden. They have lots of live performances behind them and are now ready to rock all over the world. |
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Music Style
2/5 powerpop + 2/5 punk/garagerock + 1/5 new wave |
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Musical Influences
Weezer, The Kinks, The Posies, The Ramones, Depeche Mode |
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Similar Artists
Weezer, The Ramones, The Nomads, The Wannadies |
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Artist History
The Straydogs started out as a four man band looking for a lead singer.
This was in Uppsala, Sweden back in the fall of -99 when Pontus L and former guitarist Jan hooked up with Per and Pontus G with the sole purpose of playing rock, becoming rockstars and having a good time.
Finding a singer turned out to be a tricky task and several interested auditioned but it wasn't until Fredrik tried for the spot that the band felt that they'd found their man.
With the lineup complete, The Straydogs (called j u g s at the time) started playing clubs and got a neverending craving for more gigs.
In the summer of 2001, just after the recording of the band's second demo, jan decided to leave the band.
Lead singer Fredrik was more than happy to pick up the guitar where Jan left off and the straydogs are in this very moment speeding along the road to stardom and infinite fame. |
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Group Members
Fredrik Arnrup - lead vocals, guitars and syntheziser, Pontus Gager - drums and vocals, Per Normann - bass and vocals, Pontus Larsson - guitars |
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Instruments
Guitar, Bass, Syntheziser and Drums |
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Albums
Check out our new cd |
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Press Reviews
Mikael Mjörnberg, joy magazine:
"The Straydogs sounds like a successful mix between The Hives and The Beatles."
"They've got the same sence of melodies and ability to write catchy choruses as McCartney and Lennon.
"The resulte is original and exciting"
"Everything else than a record deal would be a mockery to the band"
Fredrik, dead frog records:
"It's well played and the arrangements are good..."
"The catchy choruses put another frog on the mark. I'd like to hear more. Power pop goes surfin'!"
"Energy-pop! Where can I see you play live?"
"Straydogs have found their way and from here the only way is... you guessed it...up!"
Magnus Hedvall, snelugg.nu:
"The songs are straight and bright with good melodies and a good groove".
"Sure The Straydogs kicks live" |
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Additional Info
If you can´t get to our official homepage, please use this link instead: http://home.passagen.se/jugs/straydogs/index2.html |
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Location
Uppsala, Uppsala Län - Sweden |
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