Patricia Live

KSMB release party + Dogge & Rodde from Latin Kings!
9th of June // 2023 // Patricia

▲ KSMB – When Skärholmen’s Punk Ensemble, later better known under the name KSMB, set sail in 1978, the majority of the material consisted of covers where the band, with inventiveness and humor, put together their own lyrics. It was mainly songs from the punk wave that swept in from England and the USA at the end of the 70s. Tom Robinson’s hit “2-4-6-8 Motorway” was called “Fler policer ska vi ha” and Sex Pistols’ groundbreaking earring “God Save The Queen” became “God Save Fälldin” in KSMB’s version, where the text dealt with the then party leader of the Center Party , Torbjörn Fälldin. You can easily say that KSMB’s introduction to becoming their own rock band followed the same pattern as many predecessors where, for example, the Rolling Stones interpreted Muddy Waters & Chuck Berry & The Clash took the influences from early glam rock and pub rock etc. By imitating their role models, they finally got a sound of its own. Because even though KSMB has evolved and changed during their more than 40-year career, their uniqueness and distinctiveness has remained intact. The music which, according to them, should best be called “Vrålrock” is still based on a rarely seen energy, closeness and passion.

Therefore, it is hardly unexpected that KSMB on their new album, with the titillating and oh-so-subtle title “Bröderna Bengtssons Hatt & Mössfabrik”, is back at the starting point. Once again, they interpret the music that became the soundtrack to their youth.

But if the interpretations when it started worked more as levers for the future career, then it’s more about tributes this time. However, the result has several points of contact. Because even though it has been over 40 years since the first chords were played out in Skärholmen, the band’s inimitable energy-filled delivery is intact. When KSMB 2023 takes on classics such as “Mördare” (“Homicide” – 999), “Enkelspårig” (“One track mind”-Johnny Thunders), “Skärholmen 127” (“Detroit 442”- Blondie) it feels like time stood still.

KSMB absolutely burns with eagerness to tell you where they come from and why these particular songs have been such an important part of their journey. Both singers Michael Alonzo & Steppan Guiance twist your habit faithfully out of the vocal cords to the max without a hint of the youthful desperation of the original is wasted, but most of all it sounds like KSMB.
Because the lovingly interpreted songs could just as well have been written by the band themselves. In some of the more emotional numbers like “Sweet Revenge” (The 101:ers) & “Vintern 79″ (Winter of 79′”-Tom Robinson) it is very easy to forget that it is about covers. Perhaps it is the lyrics that together with the joy of playing & the seemingly unimaginable energy make KSMB anno 2023 feel more urgent than ever before. And it’s impressive to say the least from a band with over 40 years under its belt. Vrålrock is alive and well

+ Special guests: Dogge & Rodde from Latin Kings
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• The doors open at 20:00
• Live from approx. 21:00
• Ⓣ-Mariatorget, Söder Mälarstrand Kajplats 19
• 20 year
• Advance purchase SEK 275 + service fee