Asteroid Galaxy Tour by Zoe Leclerc-Chalvet
It’s
been a while since we’ve heard from Asteroid Galaxy Tour (well, a year, really)
but I thought I should introduce you to their lively music.
I’m
pretty sure you know “Golden Age” or “Around the Bend” (featured in an iPod advert),
but they may be one of those songs you know without knowing the artist or title.
The fact that AGT are pop (grunge pop/ alternative psychedelic pop) directly
imported from Denmark does add a little exoticism, but that’s not all.
The
singer, Mette Lindberg, has a peculiar voice that kind of reminds me of a
child’s one. I would give you the name of a singer with a similar voice but… she’s
from Denmark, and it is incredibly unique.
Their
music is somewhat a mix between MGMT and Walk the Moon. It’s pop (which usually
isn’t a good thing in my point of view), it’s lively and you just can’t help
smiling! Try listening to “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” (and if you can find
it, the remix by Thomas Gold) and you’ll see. Of course, like in every album, there
are softer songs, like “Hero” which is calmer and sounds sweet: it makes you
feel like you’re flying.
So
there you have it! Although they’ve been silent for a year now, they have been going
on since 2007 and making their way in the music industry: they supported Katy
Perry in 2009 and a show at Rock en Seine the same year - pretty neat!
As
usual, this band is a bit ‘hipsterish’ so if you’re more into the UK Top 50
than weirder and more alternative bands maaaaybe this it a bit too off the
beaten paths for you. But hey, I suggest you give them a try: worst case scenario
you don’t like their music, best case scenario you’ll join me in waiting for a
new album!
by Zoe Leclerc
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