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The Borderline Saints[edit]
A rock band from Skåne, Sweden
AC - Guitar
Dennis - Vocals
Emanuel - Bass
Jimbo - Vocals
Matte - Guitar
Platon - Keyboard
Tor - Drums
Links:
Official website
TBS Facebook page
TBS on YouTube
Sonart Productions
Rockstar Re:chords
Contact & booking:
info(at)theborderlinesaints.com
The band[edit]
The Borderline Saints is a rock band formed in January 1st 2009. They released their debut album "F60-F69" in the spring of 2011[1]. Their music is described as alternative powerpop[2], and according to their own description it is " highly characteristic, with catchy riffs that will give you goosebumps, powerful drive that will make the hair on the back of your neck rise, and melodic lyrics in combination with the voices of the two singers complementing each other"[3].
Behind the scene[edit]
The band are locally known for their "do it yourself"-attitude,
having built their own in-house studio where they record, mix
and master their music on their own. (Sonart studio)[4]
Guitarist AC also started his own label in order to release the
music, Rockstar re:chords.[5]
Discography[edit]
For credits & lyrics goto theborderlinesaints.com/discography
- Tear down these walls - EP released in 2010
- F60-F69 - album released in 2011
- Straitjackets & the usual medication - EP released in 2012
The EP "Tear down these walls" was a preview of the debut album "F60-F69", the latter being a 12-song strong album with a variety of styles. The songs and genres crossing from rock influenced by punk and metal to softer pop and ballads.
"Straitjackets & the usual medication" saw the introduction of Platon on keyboards/piano which opened new doors for the band and widened their sound. [6] The EP reaped some fine reviews (see reviews listed below) leaving audience and journalists craving for more.
Collaborations[edit]
In 2012 The Borderline Saints teamed up with Danish electronic music producer Dishy and released dance versions of both "Cut by an angel" and "Cruel world".[7]
After the release of "Straitjackets & the usual medication" sign language artists Vega & Sofie made a trademark sign language music video for "Cheers".[8]
In the media[edit]
Media interest is steadily rising, below listing some of the articles:
Articles[edit]
- Article about the A.C.T.Z tour 2010
- Article about the A.C.T.Z tour 2010
- Gallery at festivalphoto.se
- http://www.e-pages.dk/landskrona/68/28
- Blog about TBS gig
- Article about the band's birth & early days
Reviews[edit]
- Review of "Straitjackets & the usual medication" on Hallowed.se
- Review of "Straitjackets & the usual medication" at Rocksverige.se
- Review of "Straitjackets & the usual medication" at Zinken musik
- Review at hardrockinfo.com
References:
- ^ http://www.theborderlinesaints.com/index.php?view=bio
- ^ http://rocksverige.zitiz.se/2012/07/06/recension--the-borderline-saints---straitjackets__64297
- ^ http://www.theborderlinesaints.com/index.php?view=bio
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/Sonart.Productions?fref=ts
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/ROCKSTARRECHORDS?fref=ts
- ^ http://zinkenmusik.dinstudio.se/text1_3.html
- ^ http://www.theborderlinesaints.com/index.php?view=news
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/tbsmusic?fref=ts