Fanklub:: Say it with music

“Swedes making music without any rules” – that’s how They Owe Us describe themselves. Their “No rules” philosophy can also be seen by the way they answered the questions for their “Say it with music” feature: sometimes no songs, sometimes several, as it fits the given situation. However, this strategy worked very well and has created a unique playlist that will give you a deeper understanding of the duo from Sweden.

1. The van is packed up, the tour starts!

I’m a fan of mixtapes, always have been. I crave for a mixtape/playlist, their randomness makes me want to go on tour. You never know what's around the corner.

2. When you’re lovesick

Håkan Hellström – Kärlek är ett brev skickat tusen gånger

Håkan with friends. Kind of helps me out when I’m lovesick and homesick.

3. One hit that was #1 in the charts the year you were born

War – Low Rider & KISS – C’mon and Love Me

For this question I must swing you two songs.

“Low Rider” is just bullseye perfect, but “C’mon and Love Me” is kind of my early childhood, and it’s got a brilliant sound and performance. Also one of the coolest album covers out there.

4. The venue reports “Sold out!”

Only happened a few times. When that happens though, I need silence to grasp the world.

5. The song that should be played at your funeral

Ola Magnell – Tomma tunnor

This is a masterpiece. Well written and it would suit my funeral, I hope.

6. Your favorite track from the first record you bought yourself

Carola – Du försvinner i natten

Pretty bad ass arrangement on this one, I like it a lot. The holy-jesus-OMG-khaki-pants-and-my-mother-is-my-best-friend-sound and attitude suits this tune.

7. One song from the first, real concert you attended as a fan

Bon Iver – The wolves (Act I and II)

Something chill, I bet it would be household favorite; Bon Iver. The wolves got something calm and messy going on, like I want my shows to end up. Calm and messy.

8. One song from the first, real concert you attended as a fan

Nationalteatern – Speedy Gonzales

No idea what songs they played. My mother brought me, but I am definitely a fan. Music for the people, very much 70´s.

9. Your guilty pleasure

Norah Jones – How I Weep

I've got a huge crush on Norah Jones. I met her once, she's even more beautiful and warm in real life. I listen to her music and wish to be in her band. Furthermore, this tune is a killer composition.

10. When you’re really angry

I don't listen to music when I'm angry.

11. One song that you can sing by heart from start to finish

The Velvet Underground – Sweet Jane

That is THE song.

12. The last number at the after-show party backstage

Scorpions – Speedy’s Coming

I love this song; you don't want the party or the song to end. Scorpions earlier work really, really make sense to me.

13. When you’re head over heels in love

Eric Clapton – Willie and the Hand Jive

That depends on so many things, right? But 70´s Bob Dylan often does the trick. Or Clapton’s “461 Oceans Boulevard” – that album in particular is a very warm album. Would love to feel electricity and love, with that song in the background:

14. An insider tip

Neville Sigauke – Simudza Gumba: Aluta Continua

This song should be on every radio station WORLD WIDE. Neville is a true music-passion-person, humble and unique. This artist got "it"!

15. One of your songs for an encore

They Owe Us – Aim To Please

Tough question, not a fan of encores. But it would be awesome to re-enter the stage with a hardcore Christian gospel choir. And Nels Cline on electric guitar, playing this song.

Say it with music - They Owe Us