Simon Says No! - Sleeping Heart

Simon Says No! (Oslo, Norway) I make no secret that I was once a Refused loving post punk and hardcore kid growing up in Salt Lake City. It's actually something I consider a badge of honor. So when a few days ago my good friend Dany sent me music from Oslo, Norway's Simon Says No! and listed Refused as an influence my ears perked up. The band recently made U.S. landfall at the CMJ Music Marathon and were met with rave reviews. With their epic psychedelic rock and soaring fuzz driven guitars I really don't see how that's not possible. Upon first listen people could easily classify Simon Says No! as a shoegaze band. They would definitely fit well with the My Bloody Valentines of the world. There sound is definitely a lot more angular than the traditional powerhouses of the shoegaze era. This slightly left of center approach is what I think appeals to me most. Download "Sleeping Heart" below and added to your latest "Across The Pond" mix. This is a definitely a band to watch in 2009. Be sure to catch them at SXSW next year. [MP3] SImon Says No! - Sleeping Heart BONUS: Classic Refused video for "New Noise" video posted below. CAN I SCREAM!!!!! Former Refused singer Dennis Lyxzén's new band The (International) Noise Conspiracy will be playing at El Cid on Nov 12th and are playing 3 shows in Los Angeles next week. Be sure to catch at least one.