Los Angeles – Swedish noise poppers Westkust are set to make a splash stateside with their LP, Last Forever. Due out on July 10^th, Last Forever is a collection of shoegazing tunes that include punk sensibilities and ethereal guitars. With their wall-of-sound style, the nine tracks featured on Last Forever cut especially deep. Last Forever is the seamless introduction to Westkust, the newest indie-pop export. Westkust offers a wistful take on noise-pop with supreme delicacy. It’s difficult to feel down while listening to these nine idyllic songs. The dual vocals of Gustav Anderson (also on guitar) and Julia Bjernelind intermingle over the buoyant framework of fuzzy bass and spiraling guitar riffs and go beyond just presenting these pop-perfectionists. Philip Söderlind on drums, Hugo Randulv on bass/guitar, and Rikard Hjort on bass/guitar contribute tremendous complexity to this impressive debut record. Once you take a good listen to Last Forever, the only thing on your mind will be listening to it again.

The Gotheburg, Sweden based quintet seems to have masterfully crafted a record that can be the daily soundtrack to one’s life. The record is filled with lush melodies, heartache, and the notion of going beyond the woeful limits one places on themselves.  The capacious pop tune “Swirl” starts off Last Forever promisingly. The aptly titled track consists of swirling guitars, Julia Bjernelind’s effervescent vocals, and Gustav Anderson’s punk-style vocal delivery. The tempo is quick, but the song consumes you. The euphoric noise-pop tune is quite mesmerizing giving the listener high expectations for the rest of the record. “Dishwasher” has similar urgency like the opener with the tandem vocals becoming more superlative with each subsequent track. This summer anthem track sheds many layers with a burst of energy seemingly coming from every corner throughout the course of the song.  “0700” starts off a little more gently with pure dreamy vibrancy. The ethereal soundscape along with Bjernelind’s compassionate vocals and Anderson’s edgier singing cadence make for one indelibly powerful set up. “Weekends” is another explosive journey that reinforces that Westkust’s songs are bold, daring, and filled with kinetic energy.

“Easy” slows things down just ever so slightly. The lovely melodies feel straight out of the pinnacle of 90s alternative rock. “Joana” is refreshing with its pensive guitars and reflective lyrics. Its sheer beauty is something to be marveled at as Westkust provide a terrific experience for their listener.  “Joana” is a reverent gem and among the best on the LP with its whirling guitars, soft bass lines, and gorgeous vocals. “Summer 3D” paints a buoyant display that lets the listener lose themselves within. Each successive track seems to outdo the previous one in some way, shape or form. The closing track, “Another Day” is simply perfect. It’s pure and contemplative and at nearly five minutes long, is the band’s most epic work. Overall, Last Forever is a spectacular display of noise-pop songs with a dreamy and ethereal vibe. The combination of the two vocals brings this project alive in so many unexpected ways. Westkust easily makes their mark on the current musical terrain. There’s never a dull or unexciting moment to be had throughout the 33-minute expedition Westkust puts the listener on. Last Forever is an exhilarating and sharply constructed debut record that feels organic and new.

Check out Westkust’s website and  Facebook for more information on their new record, Last Forever due out July 10^th on Run For Cover Records.

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His father has always been an avid fan of 70s and 80s artists. He introduced Sean at an early age to the likes of many rock groups of that era. In the late 90s, Sean acquired a fondness for the likes of such alternative bands as Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. In high school, he gravitated towards artists like Brand New, Saves The Day, and Fall Out Boy. As Sean entered California State University Fullerton, where he earned his BA in Radio/TV/Film, his music taste expanded to the realm of Broken Social Scene, The National, and Death Cab For Cutie. For as long as Sean can remember, he has always had the desire of launching his own stories that would someday be presented through television, film, and print. This form of expression continuously uplifts his spirit. Sean is a certified TRX fitness trainer and teaches group classes as well.

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