Alternative rock from Repeat

Based in the Swedish capital Stockholm, Repeat is new a band that’s been quick to establish its exciting presence in the world of punk and alternative rock. Formed by frontman Torbjörn Hallberg, who delivers both vocals and guitar, the band is rounded out by Johan Holmberg on drums, formerly of the celebrated Swedish ska band Liberator and Mattias Belin on bass.

Together, this trio forges a sound that’s bold and uncompromising, they blend the gritty aesthetic of stoner rock with the energy and attitude of punk. Repeat made an emphatic debut last year with their self-titled single “Repeat,” a track that introduced listeners to their explosive style.

Recorded with producer Joakim Lindberg at Studio Sickan, the single was a declaration of intent, filled with frenetic energy and a relentless pace that instantly put the band on the map. Just a month later, they delivered their debut album, Repeat, an eight-track ride that distilled their sonic vision into a coherent and thrilling experience.

In June this year, Repeat returned with their second album, Rat Race, offering a high-octane, 18-minute rock voyage that showcases the band’s most intense and energetic music to date. Bringing us a taste of the more melodic side of the album, they share the record’s track titled “Reasons,” an epic three minute dose of their robust rock sound.

Gradually fading in the guitars, the warm chug of clean tones gives way to the strike of drums with brings in the full sound of fuzzy distorted textures and smooth vocal leads carried by the laid back punch of the percussion. Rising to an anthemic chorus, the splash of cymbals and thick tones of guitar chords collide as Torbjörn’s compelling vocals hover above the hazy arrangement to spin memorable melodic lines.

Packed full of pounding rhythm and powerful instrumentation capped by catchy songwriting and cut with lead guitar in the finale, “Reasons” offers a daring slice of Repeat’s original and enthralling rock sound. Having gone from strength to strength on their first two LPs and with an autumn tour of Sweden and Germany on the horizon, Repeat shows no signs of slowing down on their exciting musical adventure.

Commenting on the song, the band offers, “We prefer the short format with fuzzy guitars and stiff drums. The album is very much a self-reflection and Reasons stands out as being representative of the album, slightly more melodic, but still heavy, track with a strong verse and chorus.”

Listen to Reasons below

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