EPISODE · Jan 21, 2021 · 44 MIN
Episode 21.3: How Swede It Is, with State Cows
from Out of the Main · host Tom Nixon and John Nixon
Stefan Olofsson and Daniel Anderson from modern yacht group State Cows, out of Sweden, join Tom and John to discuss's yacht rock's inordinate appeal in the Nordic region, especially in Sweden itself. Why is a sound/genre that is some-40 years old, borne a half o' globe away, so popular today in Sweden and the surrounding region? Things Discussed: State Cows' origin story Why this genre, why now? Why is yacht rock so popular in Sweden today, both in terms of fan support as well as modern artists creating new music in this genre today? Jay Graydon, Michael Landau, Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff: How do State Cows get yacht-rock legends like this to contribute to their projects? 2020's two singles, and plans for rolling out more in 2021? The Lightning Round: Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: Check out StateCows.com to stay up-to-date on all of their latest news and releases. Follow the band on Twitter and Facebook John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main Intro music: "Finally Been Forgettin’," by Page99 (out February 19, 2021) Outro music: "Finally Fair And Balanced," by State Cows, featuring Bill Champlin Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast
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Stefan Olofsson and Daniel Anderson from modern yacht group State Cows, out of Sweden, join Tom and John to discuss's yacht rock's inordinate appeal in the Nordic region, especially in Sweden itself. Why is a sound/genre that is some-40 years old, borne a half o' globe away, so popular today in Sweden and the surrounding region? Things Discussed: State Cows' origin story Why this genre, why now? Why is yacht rock so popular in Sweden today, both in terms of fan support as well as modern artists creating new music in this genre today? Jay Graydon, Michael Landau, Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff: How do State Cows get yacht-rock legends like this to contribute to their projects? 2020's two singles, and plans for rolling out more in 2021? The Lightning Round: Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: Check out StateCows.com to stay up-to-date on all of their latest news and releases. Follow the band on Twitter and Facebook John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main Intro music: "Finally Been Forgettin’," by Page99 (out February 19, 2021) Outro music: "Finally Fair And Balanced," by State Cows, featuring Bill Champlin Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast
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