VIKINGS release new EP

Hailing from Winnipeg, VIKINGS is an indie pop trio formed by Josh Youngson on keys, vocals and guitar and brothers Dave McNabb on synths and drum programming and James McNabb on synths and samples. Together they combine to create instantly memorable pop-focused and dance-driven electronic music.

Despite living in seeming isolation from the rest of the entertainment world, VIKINGS makes music that fully transcends the icy Canadian winterland they call home, with a sound that channels the energy and appeal of artists such as Foster The People, Glass Animals and Miike Snow. Making their introduction in 2017 they dropped their debut EP with Animal Kingdom which they followed up with their debut album titled Electric Life the following year.

After that the band took a hiatus before linking back up during the lockdowns where they used the time to focus on crafting their new sound. Bringing us the result, they share their new release with the double-sided single EP called Tanlines/Swimming At Night.

Featuring two new original tracks with “Tanlines” and “Swimming At Night” alongside an Ash Halo remix of the opening track and a radio edit of the latter, with their new release, VIKINGS makes an explosive return to music. Showcasing their songwriting talent and knack for producing an energising style, with Tanlines/Swimming At Night the trio lay down an infectiously catchy sound that’s entirely their own.

Full of punchy beats, big impactful synth lines and graceful vocal work carrying hook-driven melodic leads, on their new release VIKINGS are back at the top of their game and we can’t wait to hear more.

Listen to Tanlines/Swimming At Night below

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