It took them a while, tho. I remember not being too impressed when checking out some of their songs before this year's Haldern Pop. Then, I remember a beautiful summer day, a couple of beers and TEAM ME! - on stage in bright sunlight, animal make-up on their faces and the overall feeling of being young, being not too serious but still addressing ancient human emotions. Joy, energy, orchestra all in one. Plus there were tons of balloons soon to be released into the blue summer sky. Perfect! When listening to their songs, you feel like chasing these balloons and trying to keep them up in the air once again.
Now summer has drawn to a close, and TEAM ME! are still there - a good one, I guess.
To catch some of this summer's happy tunes, check out dear sister haldern pop 2012.
Wikipedia tells me they have only existed since 2010, thanks to a Norwegian music competition in which they scored the 2nd place - before Kvelertak. Their debut album, to the treetops, was released in 2011. Now, their music does not compare to Kvelertak at all - it's fresh, light pop, catchy tunes and, as said before, a feeling most of us would have had, or still have, when they were in their late teens or early twenties. Just the thing you need to fight the upcoming autumn depression, I'd say!
Here's another nice set from Haldern's famous lake sessions, show me.
...hmm, and another one, nice video to accompany this summer's mood: Patrick Wolf & Daniel Johns. Beautiful! If you want the full Haldern Set, here it is.
And finally, the song that has caught my attention today: With my hands covering both of my eyes I am too scared to have a look at you now.
Enjoy!
PS: They do remind me of some band, I just can't place it right now - any suggestions?
