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(1997 – present)
There are at least two groups calling themselves The Perishers.
1) The most well-known group is a Swedish indie rock band. The band began in 1997 composed of six members, since 2001 it has consisted of Ola Klüft (vocals, guitar), Martin Gustafson (keyboards, backing vocals), Pehr Åström (bass), and Thomas Hedlund (drums).
Although they have not had a major commercial breakthrough yet, they do have a fanbase that stretches across Europe and North America. They’ve had several songs appear in episodes of some popular American television programs: Grey’s Anatomy, The OC, Veronica Mars, One Tree Hill and Greek. Their songSway also plays on the “College rock” station in the Sims 2. Also of note is the fact that Sarah Isaksson (Klüft’s former vocal teacher) is a featured artist on their song Pills.
Thomas Hedlund has been seen playing drums for Phoenix during their North American Tour.
2) The other group is British and has released two albums (as of 2007). The band is a four-piece originally from Basingstoke but now based in London. The Perishers are: Paul Osbourne (vocals, bass), Torquil Pagdin (guitar), Spencer Chisholm (guitar) and Diff (drums).
1) The most well-known group is a Swedish indie rock band. The band began in 1997 composed of six members, since 2001 it has consisted of Ola Klüft (vocals, guitar), Martin Gustafson (keyboards, backing vocals), Pehr Åström (bass), and Thomas Hedlund (drums).
Although they have not had a major commercial breakthrough yet, they do have a fanbase that stretches across Europe and North America. They’ve had several songs appear in episodes of some popular American television programs: Grey’s Anatomy, The OC, Veronica Mars, One Tree Hill and Greek. Their song
Sway also plays on the “College rock” station in the Sims 2. Also of note is the fact that Sarah Isaksson (Klüft’s former vocal teacher) is a featured artist on their song Pills.Thomas Hedlund has been seen playing drums for Phoenix during their North American Tour.
2) The other group is British and has released two albums (as of 2007). The band is a four-piece originally from Basingstoke but now based in London. The Perishers are: Paul Osbourne (vocals, bass), Torquil Pagdin (guitar), Spencer Chisholm (guitar) and Diff (drums).
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Let There Be Morning
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From Nothing To One
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Teepee
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TheMukeyMu wrote:
pretty great
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UrsoJr wrote:
show!
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marys__p wrote:
omg! i love this band.......... ):
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EXE-Beast wrote:
Didn't know there was a new album!
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pascoal91 wrote:
Both Teepee and All these years dont belong here on this bands page, they are the work of another band from London that shares the same name.
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Danya37 wrote:
Pills<3
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vakazavrr wrote:
♥ Sway ♥
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Cat_007 wrote:
Weekends Great, talent..
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hibernative wrote:
one of the best swedish indie-pop bands tbh.
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pascoal91 wrote:
Am trying to start a page for the perishers on Facebook, would appreciate all the support I can get, all you gotta do is go on Facebook, search their name and then click on ''like'', thanx, but here's the link just in case http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Perishers/208654939196324
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elisekan wrote:
I'm having trouble sleeping
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ethanlevinskas wrote:
never bloom again <3
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Jhommm wrote:
One of the best bands that I listen in 2010... today they don't get away from my player at all
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la_chance wrote:
My favourite Band! [2]
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pascoal91 wrote:
My favourite Band!
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Roncha- wrote:
Trouble Sleeping <3
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Clankid wrote:
The Perishers got me into Indie.
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vintolman wrote:
According to the band's MySpace page, they are currently on a break. In the meantime, Klüft is working on a solo project in Vancouver, BC under the name A Lanky Swede. http://www.myspace.com/alankyswede
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tanyssg wrote:
In the blink of an eye <3
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Indie-Addy wrote:
I wish they would make new stuff. [2] seriously i don't know if they're even still together anymore.
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A Lanky Swede
27 Mar 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/theperishers
Hi people!Our first blog post in over two years… Needless to
say we've taken a bit of a break. While waiting for new music from
your favorite band you should check out Ola's solo project "A Lanky
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3 Nov 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/theperishers
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