Last night I went to the release party of the 2003 FutureDesignDays book and movie. At the event this great band (actually music collective) called Rhythmus Modern was playing. They played a sort of dance driven live muzak, and the guy playing tambourine was easily one of the coolest dudes I’ve seen on a swedish stage for quite a while. He reminded me of Bez from Happy Monday, dancing around like crazy with a totally braindead face expression. Now I have to get some more info about this band (and hopefully some soundsamples).
2004.04.30
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I loved Bez! Oh, and you’re right, this band looks like they rock. I watched that tiny clip you sent me, and loved it. Couldn’t really hear the music that much, so I’m curious to hear some tracks from them.
Yeah. I really need to get some sound samples… I’ll get back to you
Hi! I read here that youre looking for Us. I play bass in Rhytmus Modern. e-mail me at Jerker.rosen@gbgsd.se and i`ll get back to you!