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7ebra
Done With the Day
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hypnotic and hooky” Brooklyn Vegan
“an enticing proposition” Under The Radar Magazine
“7ebra are here for the long haul” So Young Magazine
“7ebra blend a punk-like defiance of the rules with a minimalist palette, infused with a terrific but deeply left-field sense of pop” CLASH
Malmö twin duo 7ebra - AKA Inez and Ella - release new single ‘Done With The Day’ today. It precedes debut album Bird Hour, out May 5th via cult Stockholm label PNKSLM (Shitkid, Miss World, Holy).
Built around their telepathic harmonies, close-up guitar with a sliver of fuzz, and snaking organ / mellotron lines, it's a spartan indie sound, equally inflected by dark folk elements, austere post-punk and woozy slacker.
‘Done With The Day’ covers the feeling of being at your wits end, but rather than falling into gloomy resignation, it looks for gentle acceptance - as Inez explains:
“In terms of the meaning behind the song, it’s pretty straightforward - it's about being exhausted- mentally, emotionally and physically, not wanting to go out into the world, not wanting to do anything or see anyone. But that's not necessarily sad or depressing at all - it’s just the way life is sometimes.
It was actually the final song we recorded for "Bird Hour". It almost didn't make the album in time, but as we were wrapping the recordings up, I suddenly remembered this old song that I wrote a few years ago, and wanted to see how it fit within the album. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out at first, but it came out pretty great I feel. And it's one that people seem to really enjoy when we play it live, which is a big bonus!”
Beautiful but punk, minimalist but epic, the duo are already making their mark on the Swedish music scene, with support slots for Future Islands, Bob Hund and The Dandy Warhols already under their belts. To record the album, 7ebra teamed up with the legendary Swedish producer Tore Johansson, who effectively dragged himself out of retirement having been bewitched by a live show, and is best known for all his work with The Cardigans, and the debut Franz Ferdinand album.
They’ve been announced for slots at this year’s End of the Road, Bluedot, The Great Escape and Secret Garden Party festivals, as well as for an extensive UK tour with Teleman, having recently played in Austin for SXSW.
Debut album Bird Hour is out May 5th via PNKSLM - it is trailed by ‘Done With The Day’ today.
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