Westkust
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Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Genres | Indie rock, shoegaze, dream pop |
Years active | 2010 | –present
Labels | Luxury, Run For Cover |
Associated acts | Makthaverskan |
Website | westkust |
Members |
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Westkust is a Swedish rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden.
History[]
Westkust began in 2010 without a consistent lineup or sound. In 2011, the band added Hugo Randulv and Gustav Andersson of the post-punk band Makthaverskan and finalized their lineup. They released their first EP, titled Junk EP in 2012 via Luxury. The following year, they released a 7" titled Summer 3D/Weekends.[1]
On March 2, 2015, Westkust premiered their single Swirl from their then upcoming debut studio album.[2] The album, titled Last Forever, was released on April 22, 2015 in Scandinavia and was released in the United States on July 10, 2015 via Run For Cover.[3][4][5] On March 1, 2019, Westkust released their self titled second studio album.
Band members[]
- Julia Bjernelind - vocals
- Philip Söderlind - drums
- Brian Cukrowski - guitar
- Gustav Andersson - guitar/vocals
- Hugo Randulv - bass
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Last Forever (2015, Luxury and Run For Cover)
- Westkust (2019, Run For Cover)
EPs and singles[]
- "Junk EP" (2012, Luxury)
- "Summer 3D" / "Weekends" (2013, Luxury)
References[]
- ^ Andel, Autumn. "Stream 'Summer 3D/Weekends' Double Single From Westkust". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ Claymore, Gabriela. "Westkust – "Swirl" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ Frometa, RJ. "Westkust stream new single "Dishwasher", debut 'Last Forever'". Vents Magazine. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew. "Makthaverskan side project Westkust releasing debut LP on Run for Cover (stream a track)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Westkust - Last Forever". Third Coast. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
Categories:
- Musical groups from Gothenburg
- Musical groups established in 2010
- Swedish rock music groups
- Run for Cover Records artists
- 2010 establishments in Sweden