Sweden’s Beverly Kills Brings Post-Punk Pop To Life In “Fantasia”

Gothenburg, Sweden self-described “Post-Punk” band Beverly Kills will drop their debut LP “Kaleido” at the end of September. They’ve released three singles thus far, the third being the hypnotic track “Fantasia.”

Just like Brotherkenzie’s “Overgiver,” (review here) “Fantasia” makes its mark for its musical prowess and driving, hook-melded synth and guitar work. Beverly Kills signals to us in the tune that we are going on a ride. It is indeed a new wave trip.

Sometimes I fantasize about
The silliest of things
Fist fighting gangsters
Punching faster and faster
I take them down once and for all
I aim to harm

Won’t hesitate
To even it out, even it out
Won’t hesitate
And I’m out now

https://zinclyrics.com/lyrics-beverly-kills-65667/fantasia-422776

Kaleido cover art.

“Kaleido” is the debut album of Swedish post-punk act Beverly Kills. The result of a creative process permeated by the pandemic, canceled tours, and a mindset where they put aside their previous frames of reference. It’s scattered, it’s uniform, it’s like looking through a kaleidoscope that reveals the pure essence of Beverly Kills.

https://beverlykillsforever.bandcamp.com/

Beverly Kills in concert.

“Fantasia” doesn’t let go. It’s one of those searching, forward leaning, driving at night soundtrack anthems that captures a voyeuristic nuance.

Street lights flickering against car windows. Risks being taken. Adrenaline spikes. Sudden bittersweet realizations that this could be all there is.

LINK: http://welfaresounds.com/beverly-kills/

More from Beverly Kills.

Beverly Kills was formed in 2018 by band members Alma Westerlund (vocals, synth), Viggo Mattsson (bass), Hampus Höggren (drums), and John Jonsén (guitar).

https://post-punk.com/love-is-madness-in-swedish-post-punk-act-beverly-kills-video-for-amor-fou/

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David Falk was born in 1962 in Montebello, California. He has lived in Alaska and Washington State most of his life. These days he runs Port Orchard Football Club. David taught English and Drama at the High School level before retiring. His musical tastes are wide-ranging but he does love a good melody and adventurous noises. UncleEars.com was founded in 2022 as a way for David to share new music he likes.