Rebel 3,177 Posted September 1, 2014 jj is a Swedish duo, consisting of Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander. They've released a couple of albums so far, jj n° 2, jj n° 3, and most recently, V. I've heard of some of their music but didn't have the chance to listen to a lot of their music until I fell in love with a song off of their latest album V, titled Dean & Me which was featured in a list of the "saddest songs of 2014 so far" which also featured Lana, Lykke Li, Shura and a bunch of other great stuff (there's seriously so many amazing songs in that list, I really want to make a list for some of the other artists on there but we'll see how this one goes). Their music is super ethereal, dream pop and indie pop. Dean & Me If you like the track, you should definitely find more of their music. I got V on vinyl (limited edition clear vinyl ooooooh) yesterday and it was the best purchase of this month because I haven't listened to their album in full yet, and when I did it was amazing. Super cohesive and stunning, super good for walking around at night. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 3,177 Posted September 1, 2014 Summoning @@SitarHero @@National Anthem @@RetroSound and I don't know who else would like them 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Limelight 4,708 Posted September 1, 2014 I will give them a chance later 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 1, 2014 Ummmm what was that beauty that just graced my ears??? Help I need everything omg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 3,177 Posted September 1, 2014 Ummmm what was that beauty that just graced my ears??? Help I need everything omg Get V get it get it it's amazing. One of those albums where you can listen to in full easily. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 1, 2014 Get V get it get it it's amazing. One of those albums where you can listen to in full easily. Just downloaded the album, I'm not ready 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted User 1,353 Posted September 2, 2014 I reeeeally love them and been following them from their very anonymous start. I love how there's not much info about them anywhere. The album is not as good as I expected, but their music is quite particular and enjoyable 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sitar 22,210 Posted September 2, 2014 OMG I knew Shuichi would post about following them from their formation or sth lel Not necessarily blown away by the song (maybe I just wanted it to be sadder?) but I'll take the recommendation and listen to the whole album 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted User 1,353 Posted September 3, 2014 OMG I knew Shuichi would post about following them from their formation or sth lel Not necessarily blown away by the song (maybe I just wanted it to be sadder?) but I'll take the recommendation and listen to the whole album hahah, how come? Did this happen often previously? I find most of these bands out thanks to stereogum. I started reading that blog since I was 16, and they never cease to amaze me. In fact, I stumbled upon Lana in that same blog, so I'm reluctant to quit it hahah BTW, in my humble opinion, their best stuff is clustered in "High Summer EP". Despite the sucky name, the songs in there are SO fucking good. My favs are Are You Still In Valda?, Things Will Never Be The Same Again and Let Go. Plus, one of their best songs is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB6NB7WNJbo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 3, 2014 Okay so I just finished listening through V for the first time and I am literally blown away. I don't even know how to categorize their sound and the emotions they evoke, and I kind of like that they don't fit in any box I know of. I'm super excited to continue diving into ther body of work, thanks so much for the recommendation @@Rebel Based off of first listen alone, I think "All Ways, Always" is the weakest on the record. Nothing else showed any signs of weakness to me upon initial reaction. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 3, 2014 Also, who can hook me up with their other stuff? I need it ALL 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 3,177 Posted September 4, 2014 Also, who can hook me up with their other stuff? I need it ALL There's a torrent called jj - Discography 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 4, 2014 There's a torrent called jj - Discography I actually can't download torrents It's okay though, I've made a list of what I believe to be all of their songs and I'm slowly working on finding them all. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 5, 2014 I need this these to stay alive because they are keeping ME alive tbh @@Rebel What are your favorites? @@SitarHero Have you given V a listen?? Tell me you love it too please. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLOODSHOT 3,029 Posted September 5, 2014 Gave V a listen, although none of the tracks stand out to me, the album as a whole is very cohesive and atmospheric! I love it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel 3,177 Posted September 5, 2014 I need this these to stay alive because they are keeping ME alive tbh @@Rebel What are your favorites? @@SitarHero Have you given V a listen?? Tell me you love it too please. Dean & Me into All White Everything fucking breaks me 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
National Anthem 9,904 Posted September 5, 2014 Dean & Me into All White Everything fucking breaks me "Dynasti" and "Fagelsangen" are soooo good. I mean so are "Inner Light" and "Full" tho, like I really can't EVEN 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
