Thanks to Bigstereo, I got to know Zebra and Snake from Finland. Two guys making a really cool effort at…it’s interesting, they remind me of She Wants Revenge. Not sure why. Maybe the reason is the Joy Division-esque sound. Although Zebra and Snake seem more playful. They have hypnotizing gloomy synths, overstylized glam stuff and post-punkish bass and rhythm. So it’s not like Editors or something rubbish that’s usually seen as this kind of revival. Zebra and Snake is indie-pop at it’s best: experimenting, dancey and it grabs your soul to twist and turn and push it around their ghastly soundscape. Imagine an old-school circus with a dance performance by ghosts of people who died trying to wrestle lions, ropewalk and entertain girls in a clown costume and you’ll get the idea. Can’t wait to hear more from the Finnish guys! Watch the video of The Colours (by Miikka Lommi) and listen to the demo of Erika Kohut that has these the super-energizing ‘ooohs’.

Zebra and Snake – Erika Kohut (demo) [mediafire] // [ysi]